Bulacan Coyas claimed a 110-105 victory over Pasig City in the MPBL on Wednesday, moving the visiting side out of the basement while the hosts slipped further from playoff contention. The result leaves Pasig City fifth in the standings with nine wins from sixteen games, while the Coyas remain twelfth with four victories and twelve defeats.
Without minute-by-minute records available, the final tally tells the story. Eleven-point margin at the buzzer, though the scoreline suggests a contest that stayed competitive throughout rather than one side pulling away early. Both teams showed offensive firepower, which is the hallmark of this league when the defence isn't the priority.
Recent form makes the result less surprising. Pasig City had been inconsistent — a heavy 130-76 defeat to Abra Warriors just a week earlier, then three games decided by five points or fewer. The Coyas came off a 97-79 loss to Mindoro Tamaraus on Saturday, so this win breaks a losing streak and gives them something to build on.
The standings shift barely registers. One point separates fifth from sixth, and twelve from thirteenth, but neither side is close enough to matter yet. The gap remains wide between the top half and the bottom, and this result doesn't move the needle significantly.
What stands out is the scoring rate. Both teams have been averaging around 95 points per game this season, and this match pushed well past that average. It won't be a model for how to play, but it confirms the league's reputation for open, fast-paced basketball.