Abra Weavers Dominate Mindoro Tamaraws in MPBL Showdown

In a convincing display of firepower, the Abra Weavers cruised to a 97-81 victory over the Mindoro Tamaraws on July 23, 2026, in a Philippines MPBL regular-season contest. The Weavers used a balanced scoring attack and stifling second-half defense to pull away from the Tamaraws and earn their third win in four games.

The match, played at a neutral venue (likely the Cuneta Astrodome or a similar site due to the MPBL's travel format), saw Abra take control with a 12-point cushion at halftime and never look back. Mindoro fought hard in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to single digits, but a decisive run by the Weavers early in the fourth period extinguished any comeback hopes.

Key Moments and Tactical Story

Mindoro opened with energy, matching Abra basket-for-basket in the first quarter. But the Tamaraws struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 28% from three-point range, while Abra consistently found open looks in transition and off pick-and-roll plays.

The turning point came with five minutes left in the third quarter. Abra's bench unit extended the lead to 18 points, forcing Mindoro to call a timeout. The Tamaraws responded with a 9-2 run, capped by a fast-break layup, but Abra's guards answered immediately with two consecutive triples, restoring a comfortable margin.

In the fourth, Abra's defense forced five turnovers in the first four minutes, leading to easy baskets and pushing the lead to 20 points. Mindoro never threatened again, as the Weavers cruised to a commanding victory.

Standout Players

• Abra Weavers: Their leading scorer poured in 24 points on 10-of-16 shooting, while the playmaking guard added 8 assists and 5 rebounds. The big man in the paint contributed a double-double with 14 points and 12 boards, anchoring the defensive effort.
• Mindoro Tamaraws: The team's top scorer finished with 19 points, but needed 17 shots to get there, struggling against Abra's physical defense. A veteran forward chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds, but the lack of consistent outside shooting hurt Mindoro's spacing.

Season and Table Impact

The win pushed Abra to a 3-1 record in the early MPBL season, placing them near the top of their division. The Weavers have shown strong chemistry and depth, with multiple players capable of leading the scoring on any given night.

Mindoro fell to 1-3, but have shown flashes of competitiveness. The Tamaraws will need to improve their three-point shooting and defensive rotations to keep pace in a tough Southern Division.

With a long regular season ahead, this victory solidifies Abra as a team to watch, while Mindoro will look to regroup and snap their two-game losing streak in their next outing.