The Basilan Viva Portmasters earned a comfortable 70-51 away win against the Marikina Shoemasters in the Philippines MPBL on September 23, 2025. Basilan's defense was the story of the game, holding the home team to just 51 points in a dominant 19-point victory. The Portmasters controlled the tempo from the outset, building a steady lead and never allowing Marikina to find any offensive rhythm. This strong defensive performance marks a positive start to Basilan's campaign and puts them in a good early position in the league table.