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2023–24 PBA Commissioner's Cup finals

The 2023–24 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner's Cup finals was the best-of-seven championship series of the 2023–24 PBA Commissioner's Cup. It marked the end of the conference's playoffs.

2023–24 PBA Commissioner's Cup finals
TeamCoachWins
(2) San Miguel Beermen Jorge Gallent 4
(1) Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots Chito Victolero 2
DatesFebruary 2–14, 2024
MVPCJ Perez
(San Miguel Beermen)
TelevisionLocal:
RPTV
PBA Rush (HD)
International:
Pilipinas Live
Online:
Pilipinas Live
Announcerssee Broadcast notes
Referees
Game 1:Peter Balao, Bing Oliva, Mike Flordeliza, Jeffrey Tantay
Game 2:Nol Quilinguen, Rommel Gruta, Joel Baldago, Julius Medillo
Game 3:Nol Quilinguen, Sherwin Pineda, Albert Nubla, Jeffrey Tantay
Game 4:Peter Balao, Bing Oliva, Mardy Montoya, Mike Flordeliza
Game 5:Nol Quilinguen, Rommel Gruta, Joel Baldago, Irewin Traballo
Game 6:Nol Quilinguen, Sherwin Pineda, Mike Flordeliza, Joel Baldago
PBA Commissioner's Cup finals chronology
PBA finals chronology

The San Miguel Beermen and the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots competed for the 21st Commissioner's Cup championship and the 134th overall championship contested by the league.[1] This was the first time that San Miguel and Magnolia competed for the Commissioner's Cup championship and the tenth time they faced each other in the finals. The last time these two teams met in the finals was during the 2019 PBA Philippine Cup, where the Beermen defeated the Hotshots in 7 games, 4–3.[2]

Starting from the finals, all the PBA games were aired live on RPTV.[3][4] Previously, the games were still broadcast on A2Z on a delayed basis, while the now-defunct channel CNN Philippines simulcast the games on weekends. Starting from Game 6, A2Z canceled and removed the PBA games from the schedule.[5]

San Miguel defeated Magnolia in six games to claim their fifth Commissioner's Cup title in franchise history. CJ Perez was named the finals MVP for the series.

Background

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Further information: 2023–24 San Miguel Beermen season § Commissioner's Cup, and 2023–24 Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots season § Commissioner's Cup

Road to the finals

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Main article: 2023–24 PBA Commissioner's Cup
San Miguel Beermen Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots
Finished 8–3 (.727) in 2nd place Elimination round Finished 9–2 (.818) in 1st place
Def. Rain or Shine in one game (twice-to-beat advantage) Quarterfinals Def. TNT in one game (twice-to-beat advantage)
Def. Barangay Ginebra, 3–0 Semifinals Def. Phoenix Super LPG, 3–1

Head-to-head matchup

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December 10
6:15 pm
San Miguel Beermen 90, Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots 94
Scoring by quarter: 19–17, 20–27, 28–24, 23–26
Pts: Aska 29
Rebs: Aska, Lassiter 6
Asts: Perez, Ross 6		 Pts: Bey 31
Rebs: Bey 21
Asts: Jalalon 11
PhilSports Arena, Pasig
Referees: Nol Quilinguen, Bing Oliva, Mardy Montoya, Niño Cortez

Series summary

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Game Date Venue Winner Result
Game 1 February 2 SM Mall of Asia Arena San Miguel 103–95
Game 2 February 4 109–85
Game 3 February 7 Smart Araneta Coliseum Magnolia 88–80
Game 4 February 9 96–85
Game 5 February 11 San Miguel 108–98
Game 6 February 14 104–102

Game summaries

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Game 1

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February 2
7:30 pm
San Miguel Beermen 103, Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots 95
Scoring by quarter: 20–24, 41–20, 24–28, 18–23
Pts: Boatwright 28
Rebs: Boatwright 16
Asts: Ross 7		 Pts: Bey 26
Rebs: Bey 15
Asts: Jalalon 12
San Miguel leads series, 1–0
SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay
Referees: Peter Balao, Bing Oliva, Mike Flordeliza, Jeffrey Tantay

Game 2

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February 4
6:15 pm
San Miguel Beermen 109, Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots 85
Scoring by quarter: 31–25, 23–16, 25–17, 30–27
Pts: Boatwright 34
Rebs: Fajardo 14
Asts: Boatwright, Ross 5		 Pts: Bey 22
Rebs: Bey 16
Asts: Lee 5
San Miguel leads series, 2–0
SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay
Referees: Nol Quilinguen, Rommel Gruta, Joel Baldago, Julius Medillo

After the game, Magnolia's Calvin Abueva was fined ₱100,000 for doing mocking gestures towards San Miguel's head coach Jorge Gallent during the game.[6]

Game 3

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February 7
7:30 pm
San Miguel Beermen 80, Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots 88
Scoring by quarter: 15–24, 24–18, 19–21, 22–25
Pts: Boatwright 27
Rebs: Boatwright, Fajardo 13
Asts: Ross, Teng 3		 Pts: Barroca 20
Rebs: Abueva, Jalalon 7
Asts: Barroca 6
San Miguel leads series, 2–1
Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: Nol Quilinguen, Sherwin Pineda, Albert Nubla, Jeffrey Tantay

San Miguel's Jericho Cruz was suspended for the game after accummulating five technical fouls during the conference, with his fifth one getting called during game 2.[7]

Game 4

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February 9
7:30 pm
San Miguel Beermen 85, Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots 96
Scoring by quarter: 19–27, 26–22, 28–23, 12–24
Pts: Fajardo 18
Rebs: Boatwright 14
Asts: Cruz 7		 Pts: Bey 26
Rebs: Bey 12
Asts: Barroca 6
Series tied, 2–2
Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: Peter Balao, Bing Oliva, Mardy Montoya, Mike Flordeliza

Prior to the game, San Miguel's CJ Perez was awarded his first Best Player of the Conference award, while Phoenix Super LPG's Johnathan Williams was awarded the Best Import of the Conference award.[8]

Game 5

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February 11
6:15 pm
San Miguel Beermen 108, Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots 98
Scoring by quarter: 25–18, 23–23, 28–27, 32–30
Pts: Cruz 30
Rebs: Fajardo 15
Asts: Perez 5		 Pts: Bey 34
Rebs: Bey, Sangalang 8
Asts: Barroca 7
San Miguel leads series, 3–2
Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: Nol Quilinguen, Rommel Gruta, Joel Baldago, Irewin Traballo

Game 6

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February 14
7:30 pm
San Miguel Beermen 104, Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots 102
Scoring by quarter: 22–26, 24–25, 27–31, 31–20
Pts: Perez 28
Rebs: Boatwright 13
Asts: Boatwright 8		 Pts: Lee 25
Rebs: Abueva, Bey 8
Asts: Jalalon 9
San Miguel wins series, 4–2
Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: Nol Quilinguen, Sherwin Pineda, Mike Flordeliza, Joel Baldago

Rosters

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San Miguel Beermen roster
Players Coaches
Pos. # POB Name Height Weight DOB (YYYY–MM–DD) From
G 0   Enciso, Simon 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1991–02–12 Notre Dame de Namur
G/F 2   Trollano, Don 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 182 lb (83 kg) 1992–01–07 Adamson
F/C 3   Tautuaa, Moala 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 245 lb (111 kg) 1989–04–30 Chadron State
F 4   Mallillin, Troy (R) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Ateneo
G 6   Ross, Chris (C) 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1985–03–09 Marshall
G 7   Romeo, Terrence 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 178 lb (81 kg) 1992–03–16 Far Eastern
G/F 13   Lassiter, Marcio 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1987–05–16 Cal State Fullerton
C 15   Fajardo, June Mar 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 268 lb (122 kg) 1989–11–17 Cebu
G/F 21   Teng, Jeron 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1994–03–21 De La Salle
F 25   Boatwright, Bennie (I) 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 235 lb (107 kg) 1996–07–13 USC
F/C 37   Baclao, Nonoy 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1987–06–15 Ateneo
G 39   Cruz, Jericho 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1990–10–11 Adamson
G 76   Jimenez, Kyt (R) 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 165 lb (75 kg) UPHSD
G/F 77   Perez, CJ 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1993–11–17 Lyceum
F 87   Manuel, Vic 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 201 lb (91 kg) 1987–06–18 PSBA
F/C 91   Brondial, Rodney 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1990–11–20 Adamson
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Team manager


Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (CI) Commissioner's Cup Import
  • (GI) Governors' Cup Import
  • (EI) EASL Import
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (IN) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • (R) Rookie
  •   Injured

Roster

Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots roster
Players Coaches
Pos. # POB Name Height Weight DOB (YYYY–MM–DD) From
G/F 0   Bey, Tyler (I) 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1998–02–10 Colorado
F 1   Corpuz, Jackson 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1989–02–08 Philippine Christian
G 2   Ahanmisi, Jerrick 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1997–10–16 Adamson
G 3   Lee, Paul 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1989–02–14 UE
C 4   Reavis, Rafi (C) 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1977–07–26 Coppin State
F/C 5   Tratter, Abu 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1993–01–09 De La Salle
G 6   Jalalon, Jio 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 150 lb (68 kg) 1992–08–02 Arellano
F/C 10   Sangalang, Ian 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 212 lb (96 kg) 1991–12–20 San Sebastian
F 11   Murrell, David (IN) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1996–11–08 UP Diliman
F 13   Abueva, Calvin 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 209 lb (95 kg) 1988–02–04 San Sebastian
G 14   Barroca, Mark 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 1986–04–25 Far Eastern
F 19   dela Rosa, Rome 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1990–12–11 San Beda
F 23   Eriobu, Joseph 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 198 lb (90 kg) 1992–02–12 Mapúa
C 42   Laput, James 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 245 lb (111 kg) 1996–08–26 De La Salle
F 57   Dionisio, Aris 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 1995–07–21 St. Clare
G 65   Mendoza, Jed 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 160 lb (73 kg) 1996–06–21 UE
F/C 88   Escoto, Russel 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1992–12–04 Far Eastern
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Team manager


Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (CI) Commissioner's Cup Import
  • (GI) Governors' Cup Import
  • (EI) EASL Import
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (IN) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • (R) Rookie
  •   Injured

Roster

Broadcast notes

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The Commissioner's Cup Finals was aired live on RPTV, with simulcast on PBA Rush and Pilipinas Live in standard and high definition. A2Z also aired the games on a delayed timeslot[9] until it was canceled and removed from the schedule after Finals Game 5.[5]

PBA Rush provided the English language coverage of the Finals, while Pilipinas Live provided the English-Filipino language coverage of the Finals.

Game RPTV and A2Z PBA Rush Pilipinas Live
Play-by-play Analyst(s) Courtside Reporters Play-by-play Analyst Courtside Reporters Streaming Hosts Hosts
Game 1 Charlie Cuna Dominic Uy, Luigi Trillo and Ryan Gregorio Belle Gregorio Paolo del Rosario Charles Tiu Denise Tan Carlo Pamintuan, Bea Escudero and Atoy Co Anton Roxas, Ryan Gregorio and Ronnie Magsanoc
Game 2 Magoo Marjon Andy Jao, Yeng Guiao and Ryan Gregorio Apple David Carlo Pamintuan Norman Black Bea Escudero Belle Gregorio and Brandon Bates Anton Roxas, Ryan Gregorio and Chris Gavina
Game 3 Sev Sarmenta Andy Jao, Dominic Uy and Ryan Gregorio Eileen Shi Anthony Suntay Mark Molina Julia Vargas Denise Tan Anton Roxas, Ryan Gregorio and Jong Uichico
Game 4 Jutt Sulit Quinito Henson, Ronnie Magsanoc and Ryan Gregorio Belle Gregorio Carlo Pamintuan Mark Molina and Justin Brownlee Bea Escudero Paolo del Rosario and Denise Tan Anton Roxas, Ryan Gregorio and Nico Salva
Game 5 Charlie Cuna Andy Jao, Yeng Guiao and Ryan Gregorio Apple David Paolo del Rosario Eric Altamirano Denise Tan Carlo Pamintuan and Bea Escudero Anton Roxas, Ryan Gregorio and Rodney Santos
Game 6 Magoo Marjon Quinito Henson, Dominic Uy and Ryan Gregorio Belle Gregorio Carlo Pamintuan Norman Black Bea Escudero Jutt Sulit, Denise Tan and Diego Dario Anton Roxas, Ryan Gregorio and Nico Salva

References

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  1. ^ "Magnolia survives another Phoenix uprising, sets up PBA Finals duel vs. San Miguel". GMA Integrated News Online. January 31, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  2. ^ Terrado, Reuben (May 15, 2019). "SMB completes PH Cup five-peat after gripping Game 7 win over Magnolia". Spin.ph. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  3. ^ "PBA finals, games start airing live on RPTV Channel 9". PBA.ph. February 1, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  4. ^ Terrado, Reuben (February 1, 2024). "PBA has new home as RPTV starts broadcast of live games". Spin.ph. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "A2Z ceases PBA broadcasts". Tiebreaker Times. February 12, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  6. ^ Fuentes, Rommel Jr. (February 6, 2024). "Calvin Abueva fined for his PBA Finals Game 2 antics". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  7. ^ "Automatic one-game suspension keeps SMB's Jericho Cruz out of Game 3". Spin.ph. February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  8. ^ "Perez bags first BPC award, Williams clinches ArenaPlus Best Import honor". PBA.ph. February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  9. ^ Jonas Terrado (February 1, 2024). "PBA games to air on channel 9 starting with San Miguel-Magnolia Finals". Inquirer Sports. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
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