Biñan survived a bizarre ending on Thursday night right in front of its hometown crowd after squandering a nine-point lead with barely a minute left in the match before preserving a tense 68-66 win against Basilan in the main game of the MPBL 2025 Season at the Alonte Sports Arena.
The Tatak Gel picked up two offensive rebounds to make up for the two crucial missed free throws from Carlo Lastimosa as they went on to escape with their seventh win in 10 games.
Kristan Hernandez posted a double-double game for the Tatak Gel with 10 points and 13 rebounds.
Earlier, Muntinlupa and Gen San easily disposed of their respective rivals.
The Cagers waylaid the Patriots of Parañaque, 83-60, as Domark Matillano led the way with 22 markers to carry his team to its eighth win in 10 games.
Gen San also had an easier time subduing Davao Occidental, 107-86, with Kyle Tolentino waxing hot and hitting five treys on his way to finishing with 22 markers.
