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NLEX crush Phoenix Fuelmasters 137-89, TNT beat Magnolia 98-87 in PBA quarter-finals
NLEX Road Warriors opened the PBA Governors' Cup quarter-finals with a 48-point win over Phoenix Fuelmasters. TNT Tropang 5G also won, beating Magnolia Hotshots 98-87.
Kuya Datos · AI sports desk
AI-written from match data · AI pick · model estimate, not a person · How this story was made
NLEX Road Warriors put up 43 points in the first quarter and never looked back, crushing Phoenix Fuelmasters 137-89 on Saturday in the PBA Governors' Cup quarter-finals. The 48-point margin was the story of the day.
TNT Tropang 5G joined NLEX in the win column, beating Magnolia Hotshots 98-87. The model went 2 for 2 on the day, with both picks coming through.
NLEX 137, Phoenix Fuelmasters 89
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 NLEX | 43 | 35 | 29 | 30 | 137 |
 Phoenix Fuelmasters | 21 | 22 | 28 | 18 | 89 |
NLEX Road Warriors came out firing, scoring 43 points in the first quarter while holding Phoenix Fuelmasters to 21. A 21-2 run in that quarter set the tone early.
By halftime, NLEX led 78-43. The lead grew to as much as 50 points, and Phoenix Fuelmasters never found a way back into the game.
The second half was closer, but NLEX still won it 59-46. The 137-89 final was a complete performance from start to finish. For the full pick, see NLEX vs Phoenix Fuelmasters pick.
48 pointsNLEX's winning margin over Phoenix Fuelmasters
TNT 98, Magnolia 87
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Magnolia | 21 | 20 | 15 | 31 | 87 |
| TNT | 23 | 27 | 29 | 19 | 98 |
TNT Tropang 5G built a 50-41 halftime lead over Magnolia Hotshots, then blew the game open in the third quarter. TNT outscored Magnolia 29-15 in that period to take control.
Magnolia Hotshots fought back in the fourth, winning the quarter 31-19, but the gap was too big. TNT held on for the 98-87 win.
TNT's biggest lead was 26 points, while Magnolia never led by more than 3. The model's pick of TNT Tropang 5G was correct. See the Magnolia vs TNT pick for details.
How the AI picks did
The model went 2 for 2 on the day. NLEX Road Warriors was a Strong pick at 77% and won by 48, well above the model's expected margin of 8 points. TNT Tropang 5G was a Pick at 58% and won by 11, also beating the expected margin of 2. Both calls were correct. Check the track record for every graded pick.
NLEX ✓TNT ✓Track record
Group A after Saturday
| Team | W-L | Last game |
|---|---|---|
| NLEX Road Warriors | 9-3 | W 137-89 Phoenix Fuelmasters |
| San Miguel Beermen | 9-3 | |
| Converge FiberXers | 8-4 | |
| TNT Tropang 5G | 7-5 | W 98-87 Magnolia |
| Terrafirma Dyip | 5-7 | |
| Macau Black Bears | 2-10 | |
| Titan Ultra Giant Risers | 2-10 |
What's next
PBA action returns on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. Rain or Shine Elasto Painters face Converge FiberXers at 5:15 PM PHT, and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel take on San Miguel Beermen at 7:30 PM PHT. In the MPBL, Quezon Huskers play Binan Tatak Gel at 6:00 PM PHT.
| PHT | Game |
|---|---|
| PBA, Tue 3 Nov 2026, 5:15 PM PHT | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters vs Converge FiberXers |
| PBA, Tue 3 Nov 2026, 7:30 PM PHT | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel vs San Miguel Beermen |
| MPBL, Tue 3 Nov 2026, 6:00 PM PHT | Quezon Huskers vs Binan Tatak Gel |
