Abr Weaver fell to Seb Greats 70:74 in the MPBL on 31 August 2026, a result that interrupted the home side's otherwise dominant run. Weaver had been sitting at the top of the table after sixteen games, fifteen wins and just one defeat, but this evening offered a different picture. Greats took the victory away from Metro Manila's premier venue.
The loss is particularly sharp for Weaver given their position at the summit. They had won four of their last five outings, including a 79:51 demolition of Keson City and a 106:70 rout of Valenzuela Darkhorses. To be fair, this was only their second loss of the campaign, but the margin of defeat — four points — suggests they were not far off at any point.
Greats came in with momentum of their own, having won their previous five matches. The most recent was a 70:69 victory over Mindoro Tamaraus, a game decided by a single point. Before that came an 80:52 win against Ilogan Isabela Cowboys and a 80:79 thriller with Keson Huskers. And here's the thing — they had already shown they could compete with Weaver's level of side earlier this month.
What this result means in the standings is worth noting. Weaver remain first, but the gap has narrowed. Greats now sit within striking distance, and a win like this changes the psychology of the league. By then, several teams had begun to see the leaders as beatable, and this evening provided the proof they needed.
The final scoreline of 70:74 does not reveal much about the flow of the game, but it tells you enough. Fourteen points separate the two sides across four quarters, and Weaver's ability to close out games has been questioned in recent weeks. Greats picked up two crucial away points, and the race for the top spot just got more interesting.