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2020–21 MPBL playoffs

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2020–21 MPBL playoffs
MPBL Lakan Cup playoffs
Tournament details
CountryPhilippines
DatesFebruary 15–March 11, 2020 (before suspension)
March 10–21, 2021 (after suspension)
Teams16
Defending championsSan Juan Knights
Final positions
ChampionsDavao Occidental Tigers
Runner-upSan Juan Knights
Semifinalists
Tournament statistics
Matches played35 (1 defaulted)
← 2019
2022 →

The 2020–21 MPBL playoffs, originally billed as the 2020 MPBL playoffs and also known as the MPBL Lakan Cup playoffs, was the postseason tournament of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League's 2019–20 season, the league's third overall, and the second under the 16-team format. The postseason tournament began on February 15, 2020 and concluded on March 21, 2021, after the fourth game of the 2021 MPBL finals. The league suspended all the playoffs due to the COVID-19 outbreak in March 12, 2020.[1] After a year of stoppage of play, the league got an approval from the IATF-EID and resumed the playoffs on March 10, 2021, inside a bubble hosted by Subic.[2][3]

The 2021 MPBL finals saw the Northern Division champions San Juan Knights competed against the Southern Division champion Davao Occidental Tigers. The Tigers eventually won the championship after beating the Knights in four games, avenging their last season's finals loss in 2019. Mark Yee was named the Finals MVP for that finals series.[4]

Overview

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Updates to playoff appearances

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Division semifinals

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  • Davao Occidental beat Zamboanga in game 1 with a score of 47–28. At just 75 points, it is the least combined points scored by both teams in a single game.
    • Zamboanga's 28 points is also least points scored by a team in a single game.[5]
  • After the first half, the score was 19–11, the 30 combined points is also the least combined points scored by both teams in a single half.[5]

Format

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The top eight teams from each division advanced to the playoffs. Seeding was based on winning percentage, with tiebreaker rules applied should multiple teams have the same record. The single-elimination bracket consists of four rounds with no reseeding. The first three rounds were best-of-three series and the national finals was a best-of-five series.

During the first two rounds, two games within the same division were played in a gameday, with homecourt advantage alternating between the higher-seeded teams of each series. A traditional homecourt format was then used for the last two rounds, with the division finals using a 1-1-1 format and the national finals using a 2-2-1 format. The designated home team may not be able to play within its home locality. Should it occur, the gameday may take place elsewhere.

Division standings

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Bracket

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Teams in bold advanced to the next round. The numbers to the left of each team indicate the team's seeding in its division, and the numbers to the right indicate the number of games the team won in that round. Teams with home court advantage, the higher seeded team, are shown in italics.

First round
(best-of-3)
Division semifinals
(best-of-3)
Division finals
(best-of-3)
National finals
(best-of-5)
            
N1 San Juan 2
N8 Pasay 0
N1 San Juan 2
N4 Pampanga 0
N4 Pampanga 2
N5 Bataan 0
N1 San Juan 2
North Division
N3 Makati 1
N2 Manila 2
N7 Pasig 0
N2 Manila 1
N3 Makati 2
N3 Makati 2
N6 Bulacan 0
N1 San Juan 1
S1 Davao Occidental 3
S1 Davao Occidental 2
S8 Bicol 1
S1 Davao Occidental 2
S5 Zamboanga 0
S4 Batangas City 1
S5 Zamboanga 2
S1 Davao Occidental 2
South Division
S3 Basilan 1
S2 Bacoor City 2
S7 General Santos 0
S2 Bacoor City 1
S3 Basilan 2
S3 Basilan 2
S6 Iloilo 0

First round

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Northern Division

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(1) San Juan Knights vs. (8) Pasay Voyagers

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February 15
08:30 pm
San Juan Knights 75–74 Pasay Voyagers
Scoring by quarter: 13–24, 15–12, 25–24, 22–14
Pts: Mike Ayonayon 15
Rebs: Rodriguez, Jhonard Clarito 9 each
Asts: CJ Isit, Mike Ayonayon 5 each
Pts: Axel Inigo 24
Rebs: Dhon Reverente 11
Asts: Gio Lasquety 4
Filoil Flying V Centre, San Juan
Referees: E. Villarosa, J. Santiago, Jay Castroverde
February 20
06:30 pm
Pasay Voyagers 67–74 San Juan Knights
Scoring by quarter: 10–17, 12–15, 20–12, 25–30
Pts: Dhon Reverente 23
Rebs: Dhon Reverente 14
Asts: Axel Inigo 7
Pts: Wilson 17
Rebs: Wilson 16
Asts: CJ Isit 4
San Juan wins series, 2–0
Angeles University Foundation Gym, Angeles City
Referees: Julius Tiquio, Jay Castroverde, Rommel Alcoran

This is the first playoff meeting between the Knights and the Voyagers.

(2) Manila Stars vs. (7) Pasig Sta. Lucia Realtors

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February 18
08:30 pm
Manila Stars 91–88 Pasig Sta. Lucia Realtors
Scoring by quarter: 19–26, 35–24, 18–18, 19–20
Pts: Lastimosa 23
Rebs: Hayes and Chris Bitoon 6 each
Asts: Chris Bitoon 6
Pts: Teng 30
Rebs: Gotladera 8
Asts: Teng 5
San Andres Sports Complex, Malate, Manila
Referees: Emilio Trangia, J. Santiago, Jay Castroverde
February 22
06:30 pm
Pasig Sta. Lucia Realtors 80–82 Manila Stars
Scoring by quarter: 22–14, 20–18, 22–30, 18–18
Pts: Teng 25
Rebs: Nimes 10
Asts: Nimes 4
Pts: Lastimosa 21
Rebs: Dyke 10
Asts: Bitoon 6
Manila wins series, 2–0
Malolos Sports and Convention Center, Malolos City, Bulacan

This is the first playoff meeting between the Stars and the Realtors.

(3) Makati Super Crunch vs. (6) Bulacan Kuyas

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February 18
06:30 pm
Makati Super Crunch 94–88 Bulacan Kuyas
Scoring by quarter: 15–24, 22–20, 25–22, 32–22
Pts: Baloria 20
Rebs: Lingganay 10
Asts: Lingganay 9
Pts: Jovit Dela Cruz and Jess Diputado 17 each
Rebs: Jhan Nermal and JR Taganas 9 each
Asts: Alvarez and JR Taganas 5 each
Makati leads series, 1–0
San Andres Sports Complex, Malate, Manila
Referees: Julius Tiquio, Carol Guay, Michael Quinay
February 22
08:30 pm
Bulacan Kuyas 78–86 Makati Super Crunch
Scoring by quarter: 22–25, 19–14, 24–20, 21–19
Pts: S. Siruma 16
Rebs: J. dela Cruz 12
Asts: J. Alabanza 11
Pts: C. Ablaza 22
Rebs: J. Sedurifa 13
Asts: J. Apinan 7
Makati wins series, 2–0
Malolos Sports and Convention Center, Malolos City, Bulacan

This is the first playoff meeting between the Kuyas and the Super Crunch.

(4) Pampanga Giant Lanterns vs. (5) Bataan Risers

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February 15
06:30 pm
Pampanga Giant Lanterns 71–64 Bataan Risers
Scoring by quarter: 25–8, 23–15, 8–17, 17–22
Pts: Levi Hernandez 18
Rebs: Felix Apreku 11
Asts: Mark Cruz 6
Pts: Alfred Batino 19
Rebs: Alfred Batino 10
Asts: Gino Jumao-as 4
Pampanga leads series, 1–0
February 20
08:30 pm
Bataan Risers 80–83 Pampanga Giant Lanterns
Scoring by quarter: 13–23, 12–24, 29–21, 19–22
Pts: Reed Juntilla 22
Rebs: Alfred Batino 6
Asts: Jerome Ortega 5
Pts: Dexter Maiquez 19
Rebs: Larry Muyang 11
Asts: Mark Cruz 9
Pampanga wins series, 2–0

This is the first playoff meeting between the Giant Lanterns and the Risers.

Southern Division

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(1) Davao Occidental Tigers vs. (8) Bicol Volcanoes

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February 17
08:30 pm
Davao Occidental Tigers 77–71 Bicol Volcanoes
Scoring by quarter: 14–20, 13–16, 28–17, 22–18
Pts: Yee 20
Rebs: Yee 12
Asts: Three players 4 each
Pts: Jerome Garcia 15
Rebs: Jolas Guerrero 6
Asts: Alwyn Alday 5
Rizal Memorial College Gymnasium, Davao City
Referees: J. Ocfemia, J. Castroverde, H. Benjo Estroga
February 21
06:30 pm
Bicol Volcanoes 84–81 Davao Occidental Tigers
Scoring by quarter: 21–16, 13–25, 20–22, 30–18
Pts: Alwin Alday 18
Rebs: Jerome Garcia 18
Asts: Ronjay Buenafe 14
Pts: Emanuel Calo 15
Rebs: Emanuel Calo 10
Asts: Bonbon Custodio 5
Batangas State University Gym, Batangas City
February 26
08:30 pm
Davao Occidental Tigers 64–56 (OT) Bicol Volcanoes
Scoring by quarter: 11–9, 15–15, 16–19, 14–13, Overtime: 8–0
Pts: Bonbon Custodio 14
Rebs: Jerwin Gaco 8
Asts: Emanuel Calo 4
Pts: Jefferson Ongteco 16
Rebs: Alwin Alday 9
Asts: Ronjay Buenafe 2
Davao Occidental wins series, 2–1
Rizal Memorial College Gymnasium, Davao City

This is the first playoff meeting between the Tigers and the Volcanoes.

(2) Bacoor City Strikers vs. (7) GenSan Warriors

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February 19
08:30 pm
Bacoor City Strikers 95–72 GenSan Warriors
Scoring by quarter: 24–9, 21–17, 24–28, 26–18
Pts: Gabriel Banal 20
Rebs: Michael Mabulac 12
Asts: Gabriel Banal 11
Pts: Celiz 17
Rebs: Raymundo 9
Asts: Mike Williams 8
Strike Gymnasium, Bacoor, Cavite
Referees: G. Gabriel, M. Quinay, B. Estroga
February 24
06:30 pm
GenSan Warriors 60–69 Bacoor City Strikers
Scoring by quarter: 17–16, 16–17, 24–19, 12–8
Pts: Robby Celiz 22
Rebs: Daryl Goloran 10
Asts: Mikey Williams 5
Pts: Chris Sumalinog 16
Rebs: Gabriel Banal 7
Asts: RJ Ramirez 7
Bacoor wins series, 2–0
Lamitan Capitol Gym, Lamitan City, Basilan

This is the second playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Strikers winning the first one.

(3) Basilan Steel vs. (6) Iloilo United Royals

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February 19
06:30 pm
Basilan Steel 83–68 Iloilo United Royals
Scoring by quarter: 22–10, 20–26, 19–17, 22–15
Pts: Jerald Bautista 21
Rebs: Cris Dumapig 9
Asts: Hesed Gabo 5
Pts: JR Parker 11
Rebs: Rey Publico 6
Asts: JR Parker 3
Strike Gymnasium, Bacoor, Cavite
Referees: J. Belnas, S. Pingol, A. Manzano
February 24
08:30 pm
Iloilo United Royals 63–70 Basilan Steel
Scoring by quarter: 24–18, 12–17, 18–15, 16–13
Pts: Alfrancis Tamsi 16
Rebs: Richard Escoto 8
Asts: Aaron Jeruta 4
Pts: Jay Collado 18
Rebs: Cris Dumapig 11
Asts: Hesed Gabo 4
Basilan wins series, 2–0
Lamitan Capitol Gym, Lamitan City, Basilan

This is the first playoff meeting between the Steel and United Royals.

(4) Batangas City Athletics vs. (5) Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines

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February 17
06:30 pm
Batangas City Athletics 74–78 Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines
Scoring by quarter: 25–22, 7–18, 22–17, 20–21
Pts: Jeff Viernes 18
Rebs: Jhaymo Eguilos 9
Asts: Jeff Viernes 5
Pts: Alvin Pasaol 17
Rebs: Robin Roño 8
Asts: Raffy Reyes 6
Rizal Memorial College Gymnasium, Davao City
Referees: Jonald Belnas, Julius Tiquio, S. Pingol
February 21
08:30 pm
Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines 75–84 Batangas City Athletics
Scoring by quarter: 18–23, 21–10, 23–11, 22–31
Pts: Santi Santillan 23
Rebs: Santi Santillan 11
Asts: Harold Arboleda 5
Pts: Jhaymo Eguilos 17
Rebs: Jhaymo Eguilos 11
Asts: Jeff Viernes 8
Batangas State University Gym, Batangas City
February 26
06:30 pm
Batangas City Athletics 52–69 Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines
Scoring by quarter: 15–17, 13–12, 22–14, 19–9
Pts: Jeff Viernes 13
Rebs: Jhaymo Eguilos 10
Asts: Jason Melano 3
Pts: Harold Arboleda 15
Rebs: Harold Arboleda 9
Asts: Harold Arboleda 3
Zamboanga wins series, 2–1
Rizal Memorial College Gymnasium, Davao City

This is the second playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Athletics winning the first one.

Division semifinals

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Northern Division

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(1) San Juan Knights vs. (4) Pampanga Giant Lanterns

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February 28
9:00 pm
San Juan Knights 86–84 Pampanga Giant Lanterns
Scoring by quarter: 20–20, 30–23, 17–22, 19–19
Pts: John Wilson 21
Rebs: Larry Rodriguez 9
Asts: Larry Rodriguez 6
Pts: Michael Juico 18
Rebs: Larry Muyang 11
Asts: Mark Cruz 7
March 4
6:30 pm
Pampanga Giant Lanterns 83–91 San Juan Knights
Scoring by quarter: 25–26, 25–22, 14–21, 19–22
Pts: J. Maiquez 18
Rebs: J. Maiquez 11
Asts: Mark Cruz 8
Pts: John Wilson 26
Rebs: Jhonard Clarito 14
Asts: John Wilson 6
San Juan wins series, 2–0
San Andres Sports Complex, Malate, Manila

This is the first playoff meeting between the Knights and Lanterns.

(2) Manila Stars vs. (3) Makati Super Crunch

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February 28
6:30 pm
Manila Stars 77–74 Makati Super Crunch
Scoring by quarter: 18–10, 26–18, 18–24, 18–22
Pts: Carlo Lastimosa 25
Rebs: Mark Dyke 9
Asts: Christopher Bitoon 6
Pts: Jeckster Apinan 17
Rebs: Jeckster Apinan 11
Asts: Joseph Sedurifa 6
March 4
9:00 pm
Makati Super Crunch 75–59 Manila Stars
Scoring by quarter: 19–8, 18–13, 10–20, 28–18
Pts: Joshua Torralba 23
Rebs: Jeckster Apinan 17
Asts: Rudy Lingganay 4
Pts: Marvin Hayes 11
Rebs: Ronnie Matias 11
Asts: Christopher Bitoon 8
San Andres Sports Complex, Malate, Manila
March 6
6:30 pm
Manila Stars 75–78 (OT) Makati Super Crunch
Scoring by quarter: 18–23, 21–10, 15–23, 11–13, Overtime: 11–8
Pts: Christopher Bitoon 16
Rebs: Mark Dyke 10
Asts: Christopher Bitoon 6
Pts: Jhong Baloria 16
Rebs: Jeckster Apinan 9
Asts: Jeckster Apinan 3
Makati wins series, 2–1
San Andres Sports Complex, Malate, Manila

This is the first playoff meeting between the Stars and the Super Crunch.

Southern Division

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(1) Davao Occidental Tigers vs. (5) Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines

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March 2
9:00 pm
Davao Occidental Tigers 47–28 Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines
Scoring by quarter: 11–5, 8–6, 16–12, 12–5
Pts: Eman Calo 12
Rebs: Chester Saldua 12
Asts: Joseph Terso 4
Pts: Santi Santillan 8
Rebs: Santi Santillan 8
Asts: Harold Arboleda 1
Rizal Memorial College Gymnasium, Davao City
March 5
6:30 pm
Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines 58–62 Davao Occidental Tigers
Scoring by quarter: 14–11, 12–14, 15–19, 17–18
Pts: Robin Rono 15
Rebs: Harold Arboleda and Leonard Santillan 8 each
Asts: Harold Arboleda 7
Pts: J. Mocon 14
Rebs: Billy Ray Robles 8
Asts: Bonbon Custodio 4
Davao Occidental wins series, 2–0
Strike Gymnasium, Bacoor, Cavite

This is the first playoff meeting between the Tigers and the Valientes.

(2) Bacoor City Strikers vs. (3) Basilan Steel

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March 2
6:30 pm
Bacoor City Strikers 63–77 Basilan Steel
Scoring by quarter: 16–14, 19–12, 19–25, 23–12
Pts: Chris Sumalinog 10
Rebs: Michael Mabulac 8
Asts: Gabriel Banal 4
Pts: Allyn Bulanadi 22
Rebs: Arvie Bringas 14
Asts: Hessed Gabo 6
Rizal Memorial College Gymnasium, Davao City
March 5
9:00 pm
Basilan Steel 69–80 Bacoor City Strikers
Scoring by quarter: 6–20, 15–23, 23–23, 14–25
Pts: Allyn Bulanadi 16
Rebs: Cris Dumapig 7
Asts: Irven Palencia 4
Pts: Ian Melencio 17
Rebs: Michael Mabulac 19
Asts: Eric Acuña 8
Strike Gymnasium, Bacoor, Cavite
March 7
6:30 pm
Bacoor City Strikers 76–84 Basilan Steel
Scoring by quarter: 19–22, 22–13, 19–21, 24–20
Pts: Ian Melencio 22
Rebs: Michael Mabulac 13
Asts: Ian Melencio 4
Pts: Allyn Bulanadi 35
Rebs: Jay Collado 15
Asts: Chris Dumapig 4
Basilan wins series, 2–1
Strike Gymnasium, Bacoor, Cavite

This is the first playoff meeting between the Steel and the Strikers.

Division finals

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North Division finals

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(1) San Juan Knights vs. (3) Makati Super Crunch

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March 9, 2020
6:30 pm
San Juan Knights 76–60 Makati Super Crunch
Scoring by quarter: 24–11, 24–14, 18–16, 20–9
Pts: Jhonard Clarito 19
Rebs: Jhonard Clarito 18
Asts: Jamil Gabawan 4
Pts: Cedrick Ablaza 11
Rebs: Joseph Sedurifa 7
Asts: Rudy Lingganay 3
Filoil Flying V Centre, San Juan
Referees: Rommel Alcoran, H. Scott, Julius Tiquio
March 11, 2020
9:00 pm
Makati Super Crunch 91–88 San Juan Knights
Scoring by quarter: 18–18, 20–17, 24–19, 29–34
Pts: Jeckster Apinan 20
Rebs: Jeckster Apinan 12
Asts: Rudy Lingganay 7
Pts: John Wilson 21
Rebs: Jhonard Clarito 11
Asts: Orlan Wamar 3
Filoil Flying V Centre, San Juan
Attendance: 0 (behind closed doors)[note 1][6]
Referees: Jovet Ocfemia, E. Avis, J. Francisco
March 10, 2021
4:00 pm
San Juan Knights 131–54 Makati Super Crunch
Scoring by quarter: 38–11, 26–6, 30–19, 37–18
Pts: John Wilson 22
Rebs: Jhonard Clarito 13
Asts: Mike Ayonayon 11
Pts: Edwin Asoro 21
Rebs: Carlos Jay Lloren 8
Asts: Mark Lester Sta. Maria 5
San Juan wins series, 2–1
Subic Bay Gymnasium, Subic
Attendance: 0 (behind closed doors)
Referees: J. Castroverde, E. Avis, R. Brila

Game 3 of the North Division finals was heavily affected in the San Juan Knights' favor as the Makati Super Crunch entered this game with only a five-man roster. Financial troubles amid the COVID-19 pandemic caused key players of the Makati side to not play for the team in the crucial do-or-die game.

South Division finals

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(1) Davao Occidental Tigers vs. (3) Basilan Steel

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March 9, 2020
8:30 pm
Davao Occidental Tigers 72–74 Basilan Steel
Scoring by quarter: 16–16, 20–20, 20–20, 16–18
Pts: Billy Ray Robles 15
Rebs: Chester Saldua and Billy Ray Robles 10 each
Asts: Billy Ray Robles 5
Pts: Allyn Bulanadi 15
Rebs: Allyn Bulanadi 9
Asts: Hesed Gabo 12
RDR Gymnasium, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
March 11, 2020
6:30 pm
Basilan Steel 76–81 Davao Occidental Tigers
Scoring by quarter: 15–18, 21–19, 28–18, 17–21
Pts: Japs Bautista 24
Rebs: Jay Collado 8
Asts: Hesed Gabo 11
Pts: Eman Calo 17
Rebs: Eman Calo 8
Asts: Joseph Terso 4
Lamitan Capitol Gym, Lamitan City, Basilan
Referees: J. Castroverde, B. Estroga, E. Villaroza
 
March 16, 2021
Davao Occidental Tigers 2–0 Basilan Steel
Davao Occidental won Game 3 by default.
Davao Occidental wins series, 2–1
Subic Bay Gymnasium, Subic

This game was originally going to be postponed after a player from the Basilan Steel tested positive from COVID-19.[7] The league decided that should another member of the Basilan delegation test positive, the game would be defaulted and Davao Occidental would win the series and the division title.[8] On March 16, the league announced that an additional two members of the Basilan delegation were also tested positive from the virus. As a result, the game, the series, and the division title were all awarded in favor of Davao Occidental by default. As per FIBA rules, the game was ruled as a 2–0 victory for Davao Occidental.[9]

2021 MPBL finals: (N1) San Juan Knights vs. (S1) Davao Occidental Tigers

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The San Juan Knights and the Davao Occidental Tigers competed in the MPBL finals to determine the third MPBL Champions. This was the first championship series to be held entirely inside a bubble, hosted by Subic. The series was a rematch of the last season's finals between both teams, with San Juan winning last year's championship in five games. The Tigers avenged their last season's finals loss against the Knights, defeating them in four games to win the title.

March 17, 2021
4:00 pm
San Juan Knights 75–77 (OT) Davao Occidental Tigers
Scoring by quarter: 15–15, 15–15, 19–13, 19–25Overtime: 7–9
Pts: Mike Ayonayon 27
Rebs: Jhonard Clarito 11
Asts: Mike Ayonayon 5
Pts: Emman Calo, Mark Yee 15
Rebs: Billy Ray Robles 11
Asts: Billy Ray Robles 4
Subic Bay Gymnasium, Subic
Attendance: Jay Castroverde, E. Avis, R. Brila
March 18, 2021
4:00 pm
San Juan Knights 70–65 Davao Occidental Tigers
Scoring by quarter: 15–15, 23–22, 14–13, 18–15
Pts: John Wilson 17
Rebs: Jhonard Clarito 11
Asts: Mike Ayonayon 9
Pts: Emman Calo 26
Rebs: Mark Yee, Billy Ray Robles 10 each
Asts: Mark Yee, Yvan Ludovice 3 each
Subic Bay Gymnasium, Subic
March 20, 2021
3:00 pm
San Juan Knights 58–66 Davao Occidental Tigers
Scoring by quarter: 14–15, 13–26, 15–11, 16–14
Pts: Mike Ayonayon 16
Rebs: John Wilson 9
Asts: Rian Michael Ayonayon 3
Pts: Billy Ray Robles 13
Rebs: Mark Yee 11
Asts: Yvan Ludovice, Bonbon Custodio 3 each
Subic Bay Gymnasium, Subic
March 21, 2021
4:00 pm
San Juan Knights 88–89 (OT) Davao Occidental Tigers
Scoring by quarter: 18–24, 13–16, 29–16, 20–24Overtime: 8–9
Pts: Larry Rodriguez 19
Rebs: Jhonard Clarito 11
Asts: Carlos Isit Jr. 10
Pts: Emman Calo 22
Rebs: Mark Yee 12
Asts: Billy Ray Robles 6
Davao Occidental wins series, 3–1
Subic Bay Gymnasium, Subic

This is the second finals meeting between the Knights and the Tigers, with the Knights winning the first one.

Broadcast notes

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As part of the broadcast deal, ABS-CBN held the broadcast rights for the entire playoff series. Prior to the suspension, all games were split between the network's sports channels, S+A and Liga. During the midst of the suspension, ABS-CBN's franchise expired, thus all post-suspension games were aired on A2Z, formed via a blocktime agreement with ZOE Broadcasting Network.

Notes

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  1. ^ Game was played behind closed doors due to concerns over the COVID-19.

References

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  1. ^ "MPBL: Playoffs suspended indefinitely in wake of COVID-19 threat". ABS-CBN News. 12 March 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  2. ^ De La Pena, Leobert Julian (6 March 2021). "MPBL gets IATF green light to stage bubble in Subic". Daily Guardian. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  3. ^ Giongco, Mark (6 March 2021). "MPBL set to resume division finals on March 10". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  4. ^ Terrado, Reuben (21 March 2021). "Still going strong at 39, Game 4 hero Mark Yee named Finals MVP". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Davao Occidental limits Zamboanga to 28 points, moves on verge of MPBL South Finals". Tiebreaker Times. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  6. ^ Leongson, Randolph B. (March 12, 2020). "Makati deals San Juan first playoff loss, sends MPBL North finals to sudden death". Sports Interactive Network.
  7. ^ "MPBL: Basilan vs. Davao postponed after Basilan player tests positive for COVID-19". ABS-CBN Sports. 10 March 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  8. ^ "MPBL: South finals outcome depends on swab tests done by Basilan team". ABS-CBN News. 13 March 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Davao Occidental advances to MPBL National Finals vs. San Juan by default". Inquirer.net. 16 March 2021. Retrieved 16 March 2021.