Bataan Risers Crush Paranaque Patriots in 139-88 MPBL Rout

The Bataan Risers delivered a dominant performance on July 21, 2026, dismantling the Paranaque Patriots 139-88 in a Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) matchup that was never in doubt from the opening tip. Playing at home, the Risers exploded for a season-high scoring total, showcasing their depth and offensive firepower against a helpless Patriots defense.

Match Summary

From the first quarter, Bataan set the tone with relentless transition offense and sharp outside shooting. They built a 38-22 lead after the opening period and never looked back, extending the margin to 30 points by halftime. The third quarter was particularly brutal as the Risers poured on 44 points while holding Paranaque to just 18, effectively putting the game out of reach.

• Final Score: Bataan Risers 139, Paranaque Patriots 88
• Venue: Bataan Sports Center
• Attendance: 4,872 (near-capacity crowd)

Key Performers

Six Bataan players scored in double figures, led by guard Mark Cruz who finished with 28 points, 9 assists, and 5 rebounds. Forward Alvin Pasaol added 22 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double, while rookie Juan Gomez de Liaño chipped in 18 points off the bench. The Risers shot a blistering 58% from the field and 45% from three-point range.

For the Patriots, only Michael Miranda (19 points) and Jeron Teng (14 points) managed to reach double figures, but they struggled with foul trouble and could not contain Bataan's pace.

Game Flow and Tactical Analysis

The Risers used a full-court press that forced 22 turnovers from Paranaque, converting those into 34 fast-break points. Bataan head coach Jojo Lastimosa credited the team's preparation: "We knew they would come out aggressive, but our defensive intensity in the first half set the tone. Once we got the lead, we didn't let up."

Paranaque, meanwhile, shot only 39% from the field and was outrebounded 51-31. Their leading scorer, Mike Tolomia, was held to just 8 points on 3-of-12 shooting as Bataan's perimeter defense smothered him.

Standings Impact

The victory improves Bataan's record to 8-3, keeping them firmly in the top four of the MPBL North Division standings. The Patriots fall to 4-7, dropping to 10th place and putting their playoff hopes in jeopardy. With this result, Bataan also claims the season series against Paranaque, having won both meetings by an average of 44 points.

What's Next

Bataan will look to continue their winning streak when they face the Caloocan Batang Kankaloo on July 25. Meanwhile, Paranaque returns home to host the Mindoro Tamaraws, desperately needing a win to stay in contention for a postseason berth.