ANTIPOLO, Rizal — Following a dominant 23-point victory that leveled the PBA Philippine Cup Finals, TNT Tropang 5G head coach Chot Reyes is focused on one thing: maintaining “48 solid minutes” of play.
The best-of-seven series is now a virtual best-of-three, with a critical Game 5 scheduled for 7:30 p.m. tonight, January 30, 2026, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
Consistency is Key Despite leading by as much as 35 points in Game 4, Reyes is wary of a false sense of security. He noted that the team’s biggest struggle in their losses was a lack of consistency from start to finish.
- Game 4 Reflection: TNT was super sharp on Wednesday, preventing the defending champion San Miguel Beer (SMB) from mounting any significant threat.
- The Game 3 Lesson: Reyes recalled the sting of Game 3, where TNT built a double-digit lead only to falter in the final minute, allowing SMB’s CJ Perez to steal a 95-89 victory. “If we can take care of leads, we can spare ourselves endgames like that,” Reyes told the Inquirer.
Player Updates
- Calvin Oftana: The Gilas stalwart was the engine of the Game 4 victory, firing 29 points and five triples. Oftana emphasized a “next man up” mentality as the series intensifies.
- RR Pogoy Injury: The Tropang 5G face a potential setback as swingman RR Pogoy is listed as doubtful for Game 5. Pogoy left Game 4 in the first quarter and did not return.
- SMB Pillars: June Mar Fajardo, fresh off winning a record-extending 13th Best Player of the Conference award, remains the primary threat for TNT. He recorded 18 points and 16 rebounds in the Game 4 loss.
The Stakes TNT is seeking redemption after San Miguel denied them a title during their Grand Slam run last season. With the series tied at 2-2, the winner of tonight’s match will move within one game of the championship.
Fans and analysts expect a high-stakes battle as San Miguel’s CJ Perez is anticipated to bounce back from a poor shooting night (4-of-15 in Game 4), and TNT looks to prove that their lopsided Game 4 win was no fluke.