Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL)

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Louell Jay Gonzales hit two freethrows with 4.2 seconds left as South Division leading Quezon topped San Juan Knights 84-83.

The win improved Quezon's win-loss record to 18-4, two and a half games clear of the South Division.

The loss snapped the Knights' 12-game winning streak, dropping them from a tie forst first to third in the North Division with a 21-win 2-loss card.

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Basilan started the game on fire, outscoring Davao Occidental 30-14 in the first quarter, fueling their 82-63 victory.

Gab Dagangon (19 points, 8 rebounds), Eman Calo (13 points) and Alex Cabagnot (10 points, 10 rebounds, 9assists) spearheaded the Viva Portmasters' attck to win their 11th game of the season, good for 8th in the South Division.

Davao fell to 8-14 (win-loss), dampening their bid for a play-in spot as they are now one game behind idle team Imus and Sarangani, which both have 9-13 records.

Wowie Escosio scored 13 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead Davao.

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South Division leading Quezon Huskers dominated Basilan right from the get-go to score a 91-54 win, their 17th in 21 games.

Nine players scored at least 6 points for the huskers in a balance scoring attack.

Gab Dagangon, who finished with 10 points, was the lone player from Basilan to score in double figures.

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Dexter Maiquez had 14 points and 10 rebounds and Orlan Wamar Jr added 12 points and 8 assists, leading the San Juan Knights to a 95-79 win over Davao Occidental Tigers.

The win improved the league-leading Knights record to wins against a single loss, half a game ahead of idle team Abra and Nueva Ecija.

Jansher Salubre had 24 points and raymart Escobido 21 in the losing effort.

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Mark Dyke scored 20 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead the Ilagan Isabela Cowboys to an 88-73 win over the Davao Occidental Tigers.

Donald Gumaru added 17 points and Agem Miranda and Allan Santos had 10 each. Arthur dela Cruz finished with a near triple double with 11 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists.

The MPBL has decided to postpone the games scheduled for today, July 21, 2025 at the Batangas City Coliseum due to the heavy rains affecting Batangas City and nearby areas.

The health and safety of the teams, working staff, and fans are of utmost importance to the league.

The new date of the postponed games will be announced in due course.

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Judel Ric Fuentes scored 17 points in just a little over 10 minutes as the Quezon Huskers made quick work of Ilagan Isabela 96-78. The final score was closer than the game really was as Ilagan outscored Quezon 35-16 in the fourth.