Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL)
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Levi Hernandez had 20 points and 4 assists to lead Batangas City Tanduay Rum Masters to a 108-88 win over also-ran Marikina Shoemasters.
Dawn Ochea added 16 points and 8 boards, Juneric Baloria 14 points and 4 steals and Mark Neil Cruz 10 points and 10 assists as Batangas wins their third straight game to improve to its record to 15 wins and 8 losses.
Marikina, meanwhile, suffered its 5th straight loss, 19th overall in 23 games.
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| 88 | 108 | |
| 29-79 (0.367) | FG Shooting | 38-73 (0.521) |
| 14-36 (0.389) | 3-Pt Shooting | 8-22 (0.364) |
| 16-24 (0.667) | FT Shooting | 24-30 (0.800) |
| 34 | Rebounds | 58 |
| 21 | Assists | 34 |
| 13 | Steals | 10 |
| 0 | Blocks | 1 |
| Leaders | ||
| 3 players tied13 | Scoring | 20L. Hernandez |
| J. Yutuc6 | Rebounding | 10M. Cruz |
| J. Escoto7 | Assists | 10M. dela Virgen |
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Batagas City trailing by 6 after three quarters, outscored Bacolod, 22-14 in the fourth to score a 60-58 win, avoiding the upset axe.
The Tanduay Rhum Masters improved its win-loss record to 14-8 while the Tubo Slashes has now dropped 19 of their 22 games.
Levi Hernandez and Cedric Ablaza scored 14 points apiece to lead Batangas.
Jaycee Adjei and Mark Ray Dubouzet shared the scoring honors for Bacolod with 13 each.
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| 60 | 58 | |
| 26-69 (0.377) | FG Shooting | 20-63 (0.317) |
| 4-20 (0.200) | 3-Pt Shooting | 5-27 (0.185) |
| Leaders | ||
| 2 players tied14 | Scoring | 132 players tied |
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Paul Desiderio finished with 28 points on 11-of-17 shooting from the field, leading the Cebu Greats to a 104-86 win over Marikina Shoemasters.
Jun Manzo (17 points) and Jan Jamon (13) also contributed in double figures for Cebu.
Deo Timajo led Marikina with 22 points and 6 assists.
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| 104 | 86 | |
| 38-83 (0.458) | FG Shooting | 34-76 (0.447) |
| 11-33 (0.333) | 3-Pt Shooting | 8-29 (0.276) |
| Leaders | ||
| P. Desiderio28 | Scoring | 22D. Timajo |
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| 75 | 52 | |
| 30-60 (0.500) | FG Shooting | 16-53 (0.302) |
| 7-18 (0.389) | 3-Pt Shooting | 5-20 (0.250) |
| Leaders | ||
| 2 players tied14 | Scoring | 11J. Escoto |
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| 68 | 72 | |
| 26-67 (0.388) | FG Shooting | 26-73 (0.356) |
| 5-19 (0.263) | 3-Pt Shooting | 4-27 (0.148) |
| Leaders | ||
| L. Hernandez28 | Scoring | 25P. Casin |
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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| 65 | 64 | |
| 24-68 (0.353) | FG Shooting | 20-62 (0.323) |
| 7-36 (0.194) | 3-Pt Shooting | 3-26 (0.115) |
| Leaders | ||
| L. Hernandez26 | Scoring | 13J. Nermal |
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| 83 | 96 | |
| 33-83 (0.398) | FG Shooting | 34-77 (0.442) |
| 3-20 (0.150) | 3-Pt Shooting | 7-24 (0.292) |
| Leaders | ||
| J. Yutuc23 | Scoring | 26J. Viernes |
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| 92 | 87 | |
| 38-84 (0.452) | FG Shooting | 31-82 (0.378) |
| 10-30 (0.333) | 3-Pt Shooting | 4-32 (0.125) |
| Leaders | ||
| D. Timajo29 | Scoring | 20W. Baltazar |
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| 73 | 66 | |
| 27-75 (0.360) | FG Shooting | 26-61 (0.426) |
| 11-33 (0.333) | 3-Pt Shooting | 6-30 (0.200) |
| Leaders | ||
| K. Ighalo21 | Scoring | 19N. Ibañez |
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| 68 | 74 | |
| 22-54 (0.407) | FG Shooting | 30-70 (0.429) |
| 8-28 (0.286) | 3-Pt Shooting | 7-26 (0.269) |
| Leaders | ||
| K. Rocacurva13 | Scoring | 21L. Hernandez |
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| 71 | 72 | |
| 29-73 (0.397) | FG Shooting | 27-72 (0.375) |
| 8-24 (0.333) | 3-Pt Shooting | 8-28 (0.286) |
| Leaders | ||
| D. Timajo20 | Scoring | 16K. Agovida |
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| 92 | 56 | |
| 37-75 (0.493) | FG Shooting | 15-61 (0.246) |
| 10-29 (0.345) | 3-Pt Shooting | 4-31 (0.129) |
| Leaders | ||
| L. Hernandez17 | Scoring | 16K. Monje |
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| 93 | 47 | |
| 34-61 (0.557) | FG Shooting | 16-51 (0.314) |
| 10-21 (0.476) | 3-Pt Shooting | 6-21 (0.286) |
| Leaders | ||
| 2 players tied15 | Scoring | 10K. Penano |
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| 65 | 131 | |
| 24-74 (0.324) | FG Shooting | 50-90 (0.556) |
| 7-26 (0.269) | 3-Pt Shooting | 22-44 (0.500) |
| Leaders | ||
| D. Santos22 | Scoring | 46P. Paniamogan |
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| 108 | 79 | |
| 44-89 (0.494) | FG Shooting | 31-82 (0.378) |
| 7-20 (0.350) | 3-Pt Shooting | 9-31 (0.290) |
| Leaders | ||
| K. Gurtiza29 | Scoring | 19N. dela Cruz |
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| 87 | 82 | |
| 31-72 (0.431) | FG Shooting | 29-63 (0.460) |
| 8-32 (0.250) | 3-Pt Shooting | 9-25 (0.360) |
| Leaders | ||
| 2 players tied17 | Scoring | 16J. Baloria |
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| 71 | 54 | |
| 28-68 (0.412) | FG Shooting | 19-65 (0.292) |
| 5-26 (0.192) | 3-Pt Shooting | 4-21 (0.190) |
| Leaders | ||
| B. Villarias15 | Scoring | 11J. Ambulodto |
Nemesis Dela Cruz scored a season-high 32 points while Renzel Casejeros added 18 as the Marikina Shoemasters overcame big games from Imus' Jhon Jerrick Caspe, Kint Ariar and Reggie Boy Basibas to score a 104-101 win in overtime.
Karl Penano hit a go-ahead layup with 1:16 left in overtime for Marikina as the Shoemasters recovered from a 36-point beat down against Quezon last week.
Caspe scored an MPBL season-best 46 points on 16-of-33 shooting from the field for Imus. Ariar had a triple double, 17 points 12 rebounds and 13 assists while Basibas finished with a 14-point, 17-rebound double-double.
Imus dropped to 6-8.
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| 101 | 104 | |
| 40-91 (0.440) | FG Shooting | 40-94 (0.426) |
| 6-26 (0.231) | 3-Pt Shooting | 13-39 (0.333) |
| Leaders | ||
| J. Caspe46 | Scoring | 32N. dela Cruz |
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| 93 | 86 | |
| 36-69 (0.522) | FG Shooting | 31-76 (0.408) |
| 8-23 (0.348) | 3-Pt Shooting | 13-39 (0.333) |
| Leaders | ||
| L. Hernandez28 | Scoring | 23R. Acidre |
Unbeaten Nueva Ecija made easy work of also-ran Marikina 88-52.
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| 52 | 88 | |
| 17-58 (0.293) | FG Shooting | 34-71 (0.479) |
| 2-25 (0.080) | 3-Pt Shooting | 9-21 (0.429) |
| Leaders | ||
| K. Penano12 | Scoring | 11R. Celiz |
