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2018 MPBL Datu Cup | |
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Season | 2018 |
Dates | Regular season: June 12, 2018 – TBD |
Teams | 26 (as of May 15, 2018) |
TV partner(s) | ABS-CBN Sports and Action |
All statistics correct as of May 31, 2018. |
The 2018 MPBL Datu Cup or <sponsored name of the almost year-long conference> for sponsorship reasons, is the second tournament of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League and the first full season with a national scope. The tournament is patterned after the current format of the National Basketball Association of the United States, which it is divided into two divisions: The Northern and the Southern Divisions. The tournament is expected to run for a span of 9–11 months, according to league commissioner Kenneth Duremdes. The almost year-long conference is scheduled to open in June 12, 2018, coinciding with the Philippine Independence Day at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City and will end with the conclusion of the MPBL Finals around next year.
Format
editNOTE: The following information is based on the news from several news sites, and is subject to change by the league. |
- All 26 teams will be divided into two divisions or groups: the North and South Divisions, which consist 13 teams each.
- In the elimination round, teams will play in a single round-robin format, with each team playing 25 games, in a home-and-away basis. Even they will be divided into two groups, teams will still play in a round-robin.
- At the end of the eliminations, the top eight teams in each divisions will qualify for the playoffs. The top four (4) teams in each division will earn home-court advantage throughout the divisional playoffs.
- For the playoffs, The first round and the division semifinals will be a best=of-3 series, while the division finals and the MPBL Finals will be a best-of-5 series.
- For the first round and in the division semifinals, the team with the home-court advantage will host Games 1 and 3 (if necessary) in their homecourts, while in the division finals and the MPBL Finals (National Finals), the team with the home-court advantage will host Games 1, 2 and 5 (if necessary).
- In all of the rounds, the team with the better elimination round record will have home-court advantage.
Standings
editGroupings can be seen here:[1]
North Division
editPos | Team | Pld | W | L | PCT | GB | Qualification |
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1 | Bulacan Kuyas | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Qualification for the playoffs |
2 | Bataan Risers | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
3 | Pampanga Lanterns | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
4 | Valenzuela Classics | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
5 | Caloocan Supremos | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
6 | Navotas Clutch | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
7 | Quezon City Capitals | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
8 | Mandaluyong El Tigre | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
9 | Makati Skyscrapers | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
10 | Manila Stars | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
11 | Pasig Pirates | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
12 | San Juan Knights | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
13 | Pasay Voyagers | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored;
South Division
editPos | Team | Pld | W | L | PCT | GB | Qualification |
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1 | Laguna Heroes | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Qualification for the playoffs |
2 | Muntinlupa Cagers | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
3 | Imus Bandera | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
4 | Batangas City Athletics | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
5 | Parañaque Patriots | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
6 | Rizal Ankle Breakers | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
7 | Marikina Shoemasters | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
8 | Cebu City Sharks | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
9 | Bacoor Strikers | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
10 | Davao Occidental Tigers | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
11 | Zamboanga Valientes | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
12 | Basilan Steel | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
13 | General Santos Warriors | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored;
Awards
editReferences
edit- ^ Joble, Rey. "Here's how the MPBL divides 26 teams this season". Fox Sports PH. Retrieved 28 May 2018.