Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL)

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Mark Cruz waxed hot from the outside, going 6 of 12 from beyond the arc to finish with a game-high 23 points, while adding 6 assists and Felix Apreku was a monster inside, scoring 10 points and grabbing 24  boards as GenSan Warriors scored a 104-71 win over Bacolod Tubo Slashers.

The win snapped back-to-back losses suffered by the Warriors, improving its record to 14-9, solidifying their playoff position in the tight South Division.

Mart Barrera finished with 21 points and Mark Ray Dubouzet 20 for the Tubo Slashers, who has now dropped 20of its 23 games this season.

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Upon review of the footage of the incident from last night's game (August 11) between the Mindoro Tamaraws and the GenSan Warriors, the MPBL has meted a lifetime ban on GenSan player Michole Sorela.

A ₱200,000 fine has also been slapped on Sorela for the punch that left Mindoro's Jonas Tibayan with a broken jaw and concussion.

"We condemn the incident and the MPBL won't tolerate such actions", said MPBL commissioner Kenneth duremdes in handing out stiff sanctions. "It compromises the player's safety and taint the league's image".

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Robby Celiz scored 19 points, shooting a perfect 11-of-11 from the freethrow line and added 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals, leading Nueva Ecija Vanguards to an 81-64 win over Biñan Tatak Gel.

Jaycee Marcelino added 15 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and John Wilson contributed 14 points and 7 boards as the Vanguards, who won the 20th of their 21 games this season, tied idle teams Abra and San Juan for the best record in the league.

Biñan was led by Pamboy Raymundo, who finished with 15 points.

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The Mindoro Tamaraws (13-10) scored a tight 76-72 win over the GenSan Warriors (13-9) to move just half a game behind them for sixth place in the South Division. The Top 6 at the end of the Regular Season automatically qualifies for a playoffs spot.

Bambam Gamalinda scored 21 points and hauled down 7 boards to pace the Tamaraws. Wendel Comboy (16 and 5) and Joseph Sedurifa (12 and 7) also had good games for the Tamaraws.

Kyle Dominic Tolentino had a double-double (21 points and 10 rebounds) to lead the Warriors.

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Yves Sazon scored 14 points, leading 3 other Risers in double figures as 1Bataan registers a mild upset in beating Biñan Tatak Gel.

Hubert Cani finished with 13 points, John Lorenz Capulong 12 (plus 9 boards) and Mitchelle Maynes 11 for 1Bataan.

Kenny rocacurva finished with 16 points and 7 rebounds for Biñan.

The Risers improved its win-loss mark to 8-14 for a 1 and a half game lead for the last playin spot.

Biñan fell to 13-8

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Mark Meneses and Jun Manzo scored 23 points and 6 assists apiece as Cebu schocks GenSan 100-94.

Meneses al had 15 boards to complete his double double.