In a nail-biting preseason encounter, the San Juan Knights edged out the Caloocan Batang Kankaloo 68-66 in a Club Friendship match that went down to the final possession on Tuesday night. This low-scoring, defensive battle provided an intense tune-up for both squads, with the Knights holding on despite a furious late rally from the visitors. The game, which began at 19:00, was characterized by physical defense and sloppy offensive execution typical of early-season preparations. San Juan built a modest lead through the middle quarters by controlling the paint, but Caloocan's full-court pressure caused problems in the second half. The Knights seemed to have the game in hand with a seven-point lead and two minutes left, but a series of turnovers allowed the Batang Kankaloo to claw back to within a single point. The final sequence saw Caloocan get a clean look at a potential game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer, but the shot rimmed out, sealing the Knights' narrow victory. The focus point of the match was the battle in the backcourt, with San Juan's veteran guard providing steady leadership against Caloocan's aggressive young defenders. While the result has no impact on any official league table, the competitive spirit displayed suggests both teams are rounding into form. After the game, the Knights' coach emphasized the value of winning close games, saying, "These are the situations we need to experience now." His Caloocan counterpart highlighted the positive takeaway of his team's never-say-die attitude. Both teams experimented with their rotations, giving significant minutes to bench players and new acquisitions as they finalize their rosters for the upcoming competitive season.