Cebu takes on Davao in MPBL play-in tonight

CEBU, Philippines —  The Cebu Greats will try to keep their playoffs hopes alive as they battle against their former tormentor Davao Occidental Tigers in the play-in tournament of the Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-MPBL 2025 Season today (Saturday, October 4) at the Pola Gymnasium in Oriental Mindoro.

Given a lifeline following the losses of their closest rivals Muntinlupa Cagers Lakan and Saragani Gripper Motorcycle Tire in their last elimination round assignments, Cebu reached the play-in as 10th seed in the South Division with a 10-19 win-loss record.

That set up the Greats of coach Junthy Valenzuela to a grudge rematch with the Tigers, who handed them a heartbreaking 59-64 defeat last September 15.

More than seeking payback, the Greats aim for a crucial win against the Tigers in their 6 p.m. encounter that would put them on the brink of accomplishing their mission.

If victorious, Cebu will next face the loser of the 8 p.m duel between the Mindoro Tamaraws and Zamboanga Sikat in another knockout match for the eighth and final spot in the South playoffs.