Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL)

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Paul Desiderio finished with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals, leading Cebu to an 87-71 win over Bulacan Kuyas.

It was the 4th straight win for Cebu (9-15), continuing their pursuit of a play-in spot as they are now just a game behind  Imus and Sarangani, who are currently tied for 10th spot.

John Rey Sumido led Bulacan with 17 points.

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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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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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Imus Braderhood, trailing for most of the game, woke up in the fourth quarter, outscoring Bulacan Kuyas 25-9 to score a 92-83 win.

Mark Anthony Doligon scored 25 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and issued 6 assists for Imus.

Marlon Monte had 17 points for Bulacan.

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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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Bulacan Kuyas snapped a 13 game losing streak to register their first win of the 2025 MPBL season, beating South Division cellar-dweller Parañaque Patriots 71-69.