Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL)
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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".
"I've seent the worst (in basketball) and this is one of them. The league has the full authority to impose sanctions on this deplorable bahvioer", said Duremdes
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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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| 104 | 71 | |
| 38-92 (0.413) | FG Shooting | 22-63 (0.349) |
| 8-27 (0.296) | 3-Pt Shooting | 5-14 (0.357) |
| Leaders | ||
| M. Cruz23 | Scoring | 21M. Barrera |
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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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| 76 | 72 | |
| 24-62 (0.387) | FG Shooting | 29-80 (0.363) |
| 10-29 (0.345) | 3-Pt Shooting | 4-20 (0.200) |
| Leaders | ||
| B. Gamalinda21 | Scoring | 21K. Tolentino |
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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.
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| 94 | 100 | |
| 28-68 (0.412) | FG Shooting | 38-78 (0.487) |
| 15-41 (0.366) | 3-Pt Shooting | 7-25 (0.280) |
| Leaders | ||
| K. Tolentino25 | Scoring | 232 players tied |
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| 108 | 75 | |
| 41-64 (0.641) | FG Shooting | 24-64 (0.375) |
| 21-34 (0.618) | 3-Pt Shooting | 9-36 (0.250) |
| Leaders | ||
| J. Salenga19 | Scoring | 16B. Bienes |
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.
Source: MPBL Facebook page
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| 72 | 101 | |
| 25-59 (0.424) | FG Shooting | 38-87 (0.437) |
| 8-22 (0.364) | 3-Pt Shooting | 14-33 (0.424) |
| Leaders | ||
| D. Timajo19 | Scoring | 30K. Tolentino |
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| 84 | 86 | |
| 32-78 (0.410) | FG Shooting | 29-77 (0.377) |
| 10-28 (0.357) | 3-Pt Shooting | 18-47 (0.383) |
| Leaders | ||
| A. Flores18 | Scoring | 28W. Comboy |
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| 106 | 59 | |
| 41-100 (0.410) | FG Shooting | 20-60 (0.333) |
| 14-40 (0.350) | 3-Pt Shooting | 7-29 (0.241) |
| Leaders | ||
| K. Tolentino29 | Scoring | 12J. Mangahas |
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| 96 | 85 | |
| 34-71 (0.479) | FG Shooting | 28-60 (0.467) |
| 11-29 (0.379) | 3-Pt Shooting | 11-30 (0.367) |
| Leaders | ||
| J. Puray22 | Scoring | 21B. Gamalinda |
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| 86 | 82 | |
| 28-66 (0.424) | FG Shooting | 28-77 (0.364) |
| 6-22 (0.273) | 3-Pt Shooting | 6-31 (0.194) |
| Leaders | ||
| J. Fuentes22 | Scoring | 17J. Yu |
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| 72 | 103 | |
| 29-76 (0.382) | FG Shooting | 38-73 (0.521) |
| 8-33 (0.242) | 3-Pt Shooting | 14-34 (0.412) |
| Leaders | ||
| M. Monte16 | Scoring | 20W. Comboy |
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| 73 | 79 | |
| 20-66 (0.303) | FG Shooting | 25-74 (0.338) |
| 7-24 (0.292) | 3-Pt Shooting | 9-31 (0.290) |
| Leaders | ||
| F. Chavez15 | Scoring | 20K. Tolentino |
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| 94 | 76 | |
| 34-76 (0.447) | FG Shooting | 27-57 (0.474) |
| 18-47 (0.383) | 3-Pt Shooting | 8-20 (0.400) |
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| W. Comboy20 | Scoring | 18P. Ramos |
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| 77 | 86 | |
| 28-81 (0.346) | FG Shooting | 30-77 (0.390) |
| 10-41 (0.244) | 3-Pt Shooting | 10-33 (0.303) |
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| M. Dyke19 | Scoring | 14R. Ramirez |
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| 99 | 45 | |
| 37-93 (0.398) | FG Shooting | 14-59 (0.237) |
| 16-45 (0.356) | 3-Pt Shooting | 4-26 (0.154) |
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| M. Cruz27 | Scoring | 12R. Albo |
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| 79 | 65 | |
| 29-70 (0.414) | FG Shooting | 23-56 (0.411) |
| 13-32 (0.406) | 3-Pt Shooting | 3-17 (0.176) |
| Leaders | ||
| J. Sedurifa18 | Scoring | 19L. Sunga |
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| 90 | 72 | |
| 38-87 (0.437) | FG Shooting | 27-79 (0.342) |
| 6-26 (0.231) | 3-Pt Shooting | 4-23 (0.174) |
| Leaders | ||
| J. Yu15 | Scoring | 20J. Cantimbuhan Jr. |
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| 84 | 77 | |
| 30-68 (0.441) | FG Shooting | 26-73 (0.356) |
| 8-22 (0.364) | 3-Pt Shooting | 9-31 (0.290) |
| Leaders | ||
| A. Santos20 | Scoring | 14J. Manzo |
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| 89 | 96 | |
| 27-67 (0.403) | FG Shooting | 36-81 (0.444) |
| 12-30 (0.400) | 3-Pt Shooting | 10-24 (0.417) |
| Leaders | ||
| E. Camson29 | Scoring | 21V. Acuña |
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| 63 | 76 | |
| 24-66 (0.364) | FG Shooting | 28-66 (0.424) |
| 2-18 (0.111) | 3-Pt Shooting | 12-33 (0.364) |
| Leaders | ||
| P. Intia15 | Scoring | 24J. Sedurifa |
GenSan Warriors stunned red-hot Biñan Tatak Gel 75-69. The loss snapped BIñan's 7-game winning streak.
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| 75 | 69 | |
| 24-67 (0.358) | FG Shooting | 20-65 (0.308) |
| 6-24 (0.250) | 3-Pt Shooting | 2-18 (0.111) |
| Leaders | ||
| K. Tolentino12 | Scoring | 14K. Rocacurva |
Axel Iñigo hit 8 of his 12 three point attempts to lead the Mindoro Tamaraws past Manila Batang Quiapo 95-56. Iñigo finished with a total of 28 points and added 5 rebunds and 5 assists as the Tamaraws improved to 6-7.
Manila, who suffered their 11th straight defeat, was lead by 13 points from John Ashley Faa.
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| 95 | 56 | |
| 37-85 (0.435) | FG Shooting | 23-68 (0.338) |
| 15-40 (0.375) | 3-Pt Shooting | 7-28 (0.250) |
| Leaders | ||
| Ax. Iñigo28 | Scoring | 13J. Faa |
