Batangas City secured their fifteenth win of the MPBL campaign with a 72:62 victory over Zamboanga Sikat on Monday. The result moves the hosts further clear at the summit of the Philippine league table.
By then the gap between the sides had become stark. Batangas City sit in first place with two defeats from seventeen games, while Zamboanga Sikat remain in ninth with eleven losses from eighteen outings.
The visitors showed flashes of competitiveness in their recent fixtures. Their 130:76 win over Paranak Patriots last month demonstrated scoring ability, though they have struggled to maintain consistency across the full season.
Batangas City's form has been more reliable despite their opening setback. They have won four of their last five matches, including victories over Rizal Golden Coolers and Basilan Steel.
The defeat leaves Zamboanga Sikat seven games behind the top four with just one match remaining. For Batangas City, the result extends their commanding position at the summit of the standings.