2019–20 Pampanga Giant Lanterns season

The 2019–20 Pampanga Giant Lanterns season was the second season of the franchise in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).

2019–20 Pampanga Giant Lanterns season
Results
Record21–9 (.700)
PlaceDivision: 4th (North)
Playoff finishDivision Semifinals
(lost vs. San Juan, 0–2)
Pampanga Giant Lanterns seasons
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Pampanga looked to improve from their 11–14 record in the previous season after missing the playoffs by tiebreaker. On November 27, they would do so by clinching their 14th win, surpassing their previous campaign by winning percentage. That would also be the start of an eight-game winning streak to close the season with a record of 21–9, as they would claim fourth place in the North Division.[1][2] The team first faced against the Bataan Risers, which they would beat in a sweep.[3] They then took on the defending champion San Juan Knights, who they would fall to in a sweep of their own.[4]

The team played all of their home games at Angeles University Foundation in Angeles City. As of 2023, this would be their last season in Angeles before moving to San Fernando to play at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in future seasons.

Regular season

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Standings

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Pos Team Pld W L PCT GB Qualification
2 Manila Stars 30 25 5 .833 1 Playoffs
3 Makati Super Crunch 30 22 8 .733 4
4 Pampanga Giant Lanterns 30 21 9 .700 5
5 Bataan Risers 30 20 10 .667 6
6 Bulacan Kuyas 30 19 11 .633 7
Source: Standings
Rules for classification: 1) Wins; 2a) If two teams are tied, head-to-head match-up; 2b) If three or more teams are tied, head-to-head point quotient; 3) overall point quotient; 4) coin toss.

Schedule

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2019–20 Pampanga Giant Lanterns season schedule
Game Date Opponent Score Location Record Recap
1 June 13 General Santos W 94–85 Caloocan Sports Complex 1–0
2 June 19 Bicol L 70–82 Valenzuela Astrodome 1–1
3 June 26 Basilan L 74–83 Valenzuela Astrodome 1–2
4 July 6 Bulacan W 69–63 Angeles University Foundation 2–2
5 July 13 Marikina W 95–69 Pasig Sports Center 3–2
6 July 19 Manila L 76–92 Alonte Sports Arena 3–3
7 July 25 Biñan City W 96–86 Pasig Sports Center 4–3
8 July 31 Valenzuela W 77–74 Angeles University Foundation 5–3
9 August 14 Mindoro W 85–78 Angeles University Foundation 6–3
10 August 21 Makati L 94–96 JCSGO Christian Acadmey 6–4
11 August 28 Navotas W 83–74 Pasig Sports Center 7–4
12 September 5 Davao Occidental W 65–62 Angeles University Foundation 8–4
13 September 9 Muntinlupa W 77–66 Muntinlupa Sports Complex 9–4
14 September 17 San Juan L 97–102 Angeles University Foundation 9–5
15 September 24 Imus W 99–82 Marist School 10–5
16 October 3 Iloilo L 70–76 Cuneta Astrodome 10–6
17 October 10 Zamboanga L 59–73 Strike Gymnasium 10–7
18 October 17 Bacoor City W 76–69 La Salle Coliseum 11–7
19 October 24 Caloocan W 76–70 Marist School 12–7
20 November 5 Sarangani W 115–71 Alonte Sports Arena 13–7
21 November 12 Bataan L 76–77 Marikina Sports Center 13–8
22 November 22 Quezon City L 75–81 Pasig Sports Center 13–9
23 November 27 Parañaque W 82–63 Sarangani Capitol Gymnasium 14–9
24 December 17 Pasay W 75–65 Valenzuela Astrodome 15–9
25 January 9 Nueva Ecija W 81–75 Angeles University Foundation 16–9
26 January 16 Batangas City W 82–79 Angeles University Foundation 17–9
27 January 23 Rizal W 90–70 Ynares Sports Arena 18–9
28 January 28 Cebu W 88–77 Cuneta Astrodome 19–9
29 February 1 Bacolod W 82–65 Angeles University Foundation 20–9
30 February 5 Pasig W 71–62 Bataan People's Center 21–9
Source: Schedule

Playoffs

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Schedule

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2020 Pampanga Giant Lanterns playoffs schedule
Round Game Date Opponent Score Location Series Recap
Division Quarterfinals 1 February 15 Bataan W 71–64 Filoil Flying V Centre 1–0 Recap
2 February 20 Bataan W 83–80 Angeles University Foundation 2–0 Recap
Division Semifinals 1 February 28 San Juan L 84–86 Filoil Flying V Centre 0–1 Recap
2 March 4 San Juan L 83–91 San Andres Sports Complex 0–2 Recap
Source: Schedule

References

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  1. ^ "MPBL: Mark Cruz sparks late surge vs Pasig as Pampanga seals North No. 4 seed". Spin.ph. February 5, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  2. ^ "Mark Cruz guides Pampanga past Pasig, top four in MPBL North". Tiebreaker Times. February 5, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  3. ^ "Pampanga escapes 1Bataan in thriller, books MPBL semis date with San Juan". Tiebreaker Times. February 20, 2020. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  4. ^ Saldajeno, Ivan Stewart (March 5, 2020). "San Juan clinches spot in MPBL North Finals". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved March 8, 2024.