Kings Rally from 15 Down to Shock Risers

Pasig City staged an incredible comeback to edge Bataan, 97-91, in overtime on Tuesday, strengthening their campaign in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) 2026 Season at the Ynares Center in Montalban, Rizal.

Ahron Estacio delivered in the clutch, driving in with just 38.9 seconds left in regulation to force overtime, then adding four crucial points in the extra period to lead Pasig’s revival from a 15-point deficit, improving their record to 3-1 in the round-robin elimination stage of the 28-team, two-division tournament.

Jacob Galicia and Warlo James Batac also stepped up, as Pasig rallied from a 56-71 deficit with 8:56 remaining in the fourth quarter. Back-to-back triples from Jerald Bautista and Buenaventura Raflores tied the game at 78, setting the stage for overtime drama.

In the extra period, Batac calmed the Kings’ charge, sinking four free throws in the final 1:49 after Hubert Cani had put Bataan ahead 82-80 with a triple. Galicia contributed a double-double with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and two steals.

Bataan briefly regained the lead through Cani and former Pasig player Chito Jaime, but Estacio’s driving floater tied it again and forced overtime.

Estacio finished with 14 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals, earning Best Player of the Game honors. Batac added 12 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, while Raflores contributed 11 points and seven boards, and Keith Pido added 11 points, five assists, and four rebounds.

For Bataan, suffering their third consecutive loss after starting 3-0, Cani led with 20 points, eight rebounds, three steals, and two assists. Alfred Flores posted 15 points, eight rebounds, three steals, and two assists; Jaime had 15 points, four assists, and two rebounds; and Chris Javier chipped in 10 points, five rebounds, and two assists.