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The MPBL division finals are the North and South Division championship series of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). Both division finals series are best-of-three series to determine each division's champion and the two teams who will compete in the MPBL finals.
Overview
editWhen the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League began play in 2018, it featured ten teams and lacking any divisions. The top eight teams overall advanced to the playoffs.
In the 2018–19 season, the MPBL entered its national expansion going from 10 to 26 teams. With this, the league was also divided into two divisions: the North Division and the South Division. This paved the way for an expanded 16-team, four-round playoff bracket, featuring the top eight teams in each division. The third round, featuring the final two teams in each division, became known as the division finals.[1]
Key
edit| Team went on to win the MPBL finals |
List of division finals
editNorth Division
edit| Year | Champion | Coach | Result | Runner-up | Coach | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Datu Cup |
San Juan Knights | Randy Alcantara | 2–1 | Manila Stars | Philip Cezar | [2] |
| 2020–21 Lakan Season |
San Juan Knights | Randy Alcantara | 2–1 | Makati Super Crunch | Beaujing Acot | [3] |
| 2022 | Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards | Jerson Cabiltes | 2–1 | San Juan Knights | Randy Alcantara | [4] |
| 2023 | Pampanga Giant Lanterns | Dennis Pineda | 2–0 | San Juan Knights | Randy Alcantara | [5] |
South Division
edit| Year | Champion | Coach | Result | Runner-up | Coach | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Datu Cup |
Davao Occidental Tigers | Don Dulay | 2–1 | Batangas City Athletics | Mac Tan | [6] |
| 2020–21 Lakan Season |
Davao Occidental Tigers | Don Dulay | 2–1[a] | Basilan Steel | Jerson Cabiltes | [7] |
| 2022 | Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines | Vic Ycasiano | 2–1 | Batangas City Embassy Chill | Cholo Villanueva | [8] |
| 2023 | Bacoor City Strikers | Alexander Angeles | 2–0 | Batangas City Embassy Chill | Cholo Villanueva | [9] |
- Notes
Team records
editAppearances
edit| Team | No. | W | L | PCT | Year(s) won | Year(s) lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | 4 | 2 | 2 | .500 | 2019, 2020–21 | 2022, 2023 |
| Batangas City | 3 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | 2019, 2022, 2023 |
| Davao Occidental | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 2019, 2020–21 | — |
| Nueva Ecija | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 2022 | — |
| Zamboanga | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 2022 | — |
| Bacoor City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 2023 | — |
| Pampanga | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 2023 | — |
| Manila | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | 2019 |
| Basilan | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | 2020–21 |
| Makati | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | 2020–21 |
Games
edit| Team | GP | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | 11 | 5 | 6 | .455 |
| Batangas City | 8 | 2 | 6 | .250 |
| Davao Occidental | 6 | 4 | 2 | .667 |
| Nueva Ecija | 3 | 2 | 1 | .667 |
| Zamboanga | 3 | 2 | 1 | .667 |
| Basilan | 3 | 1 | 2 | .333 |
| Makati | 3 | 1 | 2 | .333 |
| Manila | 3 | 1 | 2 | .333 |
| Bacoor City | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Pampanga | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1.000 |
References
edit- ^ Henson, Joaquin M. "Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League opens next joust June 12". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Terrado, Reuben (April 9, 2019). "San Juan beats Manila to advance to MPBL Datu Cup finals". Spin.ph. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Terrado, Reuben (March 10, 2021). "San Juan posts 77-point win over five-man Makati to gain MPBL finals". Spin.ph. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "Nueva Ecija clinches MPBL North division crown". Rappler. December 2, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
- ^ "Pampanga nips San Juan to seize MPBL North Division title". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ Terrado, Reuben (April 8, 2019). "Davao Occidental dominates Batangas at home to reach MPBL national finals". Spin.ph. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "Davao Occidental advances to MPBL National Finals vs San Juan by default". Inquirer.net. March 16, 2021. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
- ^ "Zamboanga completes huge comeback to seal MPBL Finals date vs. Nueva Ecija". Dugour. December 2, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
- ^ "Bacoor Strikers finish off Batangas, earn shot at Pampanga in MPBL Finals". Spin.ph. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
