Titan Ultra’s first Governors’ Cup win shocks TNT

Titan Ultra snapped a three-game slide by beating TNT Tropang 103-87 in the PBA Governors’ Cup, with Tirrell Brown delivering a 29-point, 10-rebound, five-assist all-around performance to spark the win and coach Renzy Bajar stressing improved defense and rebounding. The victory also marked Titan Ultra’s first win of the season after a rough start, as they held TNT to under 100 points for the first time in this conference. San Miguel Beer followed with a high-scoring 128-122 triumph over previously unbeaten Converge, led by CJ Perez’s 31 points as they extended their winning streak to four games. Titan Ultra’s win over TNT came as part of a broader narrative of a team era, with substitutes Jerrick Balanza, Bryan Sajonia, and Joshua Munzon contributing offensively and the club emphasizing defense in the win. TNT’s difficulties were underscored by limited production from its locals, despite Darius Days' 21 points, as Converge’s balanced scoring and San Miguel’s late surge kept the slate competitive. The combined results highlight Titan Ultra’s emergence in the Governors’ Cup and San Miguel’s continued championship contention early in the season.