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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John Paul Cauilan had a 27-point 11-rebound double-double, leading Zamboanga Sikat to a nail-biting 98-93 overtime win over the Pangasinan Heatwaves.

Reggz Albert Gabat added 22 and 8 and Abdul Sawat 21 and 11 as Zamboanga snaps a 2-game skid to improve its win-loss record to 16-7, solidifying their hold of the 2nd spot in the South Division.

Pangasinan.meanwhile, fell to 15-7, their 5-game winning streak snapped.

Laurenz Victoria led Pangasinan with 16 points.

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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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Joshua Fontanilla scored 17 points and added 7 rebounds and 6 assists, Michael DiGregorio added 20 points and 8 rebounds as the Pangasinan Heatwaves ran roughshod over undermanned Parañaque Patriots 135-76.

Shaquille Alanes had 18 points and 5 rebounds for the Patriots.

Pangasinan improved its win-loss mark to 15-6 while the league worst Patriots suffered their 20th loss in 21 games.

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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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.

Unbeaten Nueva Ecija made easy work of also-ran Marikina 88-52.