Meralco escaped Magnolia, 78-76, to extend its winning streak to three games in the PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday at the Ynares Center in Montalban, Rizal.

SONNY Estil had a solid showing in his first PBA game, playing for Barangay Ginebra in the Manila Clasico against Magnolia last Sunday. Estil had nine points and seven rebounds in 17 minutes and 41 seconds of play in the Gin Kings’ 80-73 loss to the Hotshots to open the 50th Season Philippine Cup.

No. 2 overall pick Juan Gomez de Liaño becomes the first player to record a triple-double in his PBA debut as the Delta Pineda-mentored Converge FiberXers open their Philippine Cup campaign in dominan

San Miguel made sure not to go 0-3 in its title defense, finally breaking through in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup with a 111-93 masterclass against Rain or Shine at the Ynares Montalban.

ANTIPOLO—On the night NLEX was missing the services of a grieving Robert Bolick, one of its sophomores stood up to the challenge and made true what the Road Warriors’ ace scorer had been