TNT Tropang 5G’s Chris McCullough during a game vs Meralco Bolts within the 2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals Game 4. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–Chris McCullough shouldn’t be dwelling an excessive amount of on the struggles that marred his PBA return, this time for TNT within the Commissioner’s Cup semifinals.
McCullough scored 24 points but was 7-of-22 from the sector because the Tropang 5G fell 101-90 to the Meralco Bolts on Wednesday, which leveled their best-of-seven affair at 2-2 inside Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The previous San Miguel Beer reinforcement is confident that things will likely be smooth once he gets his groove going.
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“I didn’t play basketball in 13 days,” said McCullough, who got here over from a stint in Taiwan to function a everlasting alternative to the injured Bol Bol. “That is my first time picking up a basketball in 13 days, so I’m still getting my rhythm, still getting my flow.
“But once I get going, it’ll be scary,” he added.
Chris McCullough’s #PBA50 return wasn’t exactly nearly as good as he would’ve liked it.
His TNT fell to Meralco in Game 4 and now the series reach a 2-2 stalemate. | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/AxDFmKqAv8
— INQUIRER Sports (@inquirersports) May 27, 2026
TNT tapped McCullough shortly after Bol went down with an Achilles injury that ended his much-publicized PBA stint. He arrived Sunday, allowing him two days to get used to the team.
He also had nine rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 31 minutes for the Tropang 5G.
“Chemistry is regular,” he said. “I do know many of the guys. I’ve only been to 2 days in practice, so tomorrow we’re going to work on things, see what works and are available back and fight it.”
Game 5 is ready for Friday on the Big Dome, with the winner taking an all-important 3-2 lead.
“Just take it one game at a time. We got a game Friday, one game at a time. Get a win and are available back, and that’s it,” said McCullough.