Philippines MPBL
Live Match
Statistics
H2H
Team
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Total
Marikina Shoemasters
17
15
26
21
79
Muntinlupa Cagers
14
27
25
21
87
Marikina Shoemasters
Muntinlupa Cagers
2 points
--
--
3 points
--
--
Free Throws
--
--
Free Throws Rate
TO--
--TO
Foul
0
0
Ended79 - 87
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Match Info
The Marikina Shoemasters fell to the Muntinlupa Cagers 87-79 in a Philippines MPBL contest on March 5, 2026. In a tightly contested match, the visiting Cagers pulled away in the final period to secure an eight-point road victory. The Shoemasters kept pace for three quarters, but Muntinlupa's offensive execution down the stretch proved decisive. A key run midway through the fourth quarter, fueled by defensive stops and transition baskets, allowed the Cagers to build a double-digit cushion that Marikina could not overcome. The result provided a crucial boost for Muntinlupa's playoff positioning, while Marikina was left to rue missed opportunities in a close game. Both coaches emphasized the importance of late-game composure, with the Cagers' manager praising his team's resilience on the road.