2023–24 PBA Commissioner's Cup finals
Philippine Basketball Association tournament
2023–24 PBA Commissioner's Cup finals Dates February 2–14, 2024 MVP CJ Perez (San Miguel Beermen ) Television Local: RPTV PBA Rush (HD ) International: Pilipinas Live Online: Pilipinas LiveAnnouncers see Broadcast notes 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
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.
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
Road to the finals
Head-to-head matchup
Series summary
Game summaries
Game 1
Game 2
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
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
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
Game 6
Rosters
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
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
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
^ "Magnolia survives another Phoenix uprising, sets up PBA Finals duel vs. San Miguel" . GMA Integrated News Online . January 31, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024 .
^ Terrado, Reuben (May 15, 2019). "SMB completes PH Cup five-peat after gripping Game 7 win over Magnolia" . Spin.ph . Retrieved February 1, 2024 .
^ "PBA finals, games start airing live on RPTV Channel 9" . PBA.ph . February 1, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024 .
^ Terrado, Reuben (February 1, 2024). "PBA has new home as RPTV starts broadcast of live games" . Spin.ph . Retrieved February 1, 2024 .
^ a b "A2Z ceases PBA broadcasts" . Tiebreaker Times . February 12, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ Fuentes, Rommel Jr. (February 6, 2024). "Calvin Abueva fined for his PBA Finals Game 2 antics" . Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved February 6, 2024 .
^ "Automatic one-game suspension keeps SMB's Jericho Cruz out of Game 3" . Spin.ph . February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024 .
^ "Perez bags first BPC award, Williams clinches ArenaPlus Best Import honor" . PBA.ph . February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024 .
^ 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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