Quezon Huskers beat Negros Hacienderos 114-70 in the MPBL on Tuesday. The home side took control early and never looked back, putting together a scoreline that reflected the gap between the two squads. By then, the result was only a matter of time.
Quezon sit second in the table with 13 wins from 15 games. Negros occupy 14th place with just two victories in 17 outings. The difference on the floor matched what the standings already showed.
And here's the thing about a 44-point margin — it tells you everything about where both teams stand this season. The Huskers have been competitive, taking losses to GenSan Warriors and Cebu Greats. The Hacienderos have struggled, with heavy defeats to Mindoro Tamaraus and San Juan Knights.
Quezon's last five games read 67-84 away, 107-65 at home, 67-59 at home, 116-66 at home, and 79-80 away. Negros' recent run includes 85-84 away, 74-120 away, 86-97 away, 100-90 at home, and 96-120 away. One side is punching above its weight. The other is simply not there yet.
For Quezon, the win keeps them in the hunt for top spot. Negros face a long road back from 14th, and this result does nothing to ease the pressure. The table goes out of the window in these games, but sometimes the table is all you need to see.