San Juan Knights defeated Imus 120-77 in the MPBL on Friday, 15 August 2026. The hosts dominated from the opening tip, building a lead that never seriously wavered. Imus, sitting 11th in the standings, could offer little resistance. The result leaves San Juan two points clear at the top of the table.
The visitors started poorly and never recovered. San Juan's defence held Imus to under 80 points for the first time in their league campaign. Imus never managed more than 30 points in a quarter. By the end of the first half, the gap was already beyond reach. «They should have too much for them» — the scoreline proved that before a ball was even thrown.
San Juan's recent form has been ruthless. Their last five matches show four wins, including two victories by 40-plus points. Only the 71-78 loss to Quezon Huskers broke their winning streak. Imus, meanwhile, have lost 16 of 19 games. Their only bright spot was a narrow 110-108 win over Marikana Verdiamods in July. «The table goes out of the window in these games» — but tonight, it told the whole story.
San Juan finished with a 15-1 record, while Imus remain at 3 wins and 16 defeats. The hosts' goal difference is now +287, the best in the league. Imus sit at -124, second from bottom. With only a handful of games left, San Juan have opened talks about securing home advantage in the playoffs. Imus cannot afford another slip if they want to avoid the relegation zone.