2010 PBA Fiesta Conference finals

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2010 PBA Fiesta Conference finals
TeamCoachWins
(4) Alaska Aces Tim Cone 4
(2) San Miguel Beermen Siot Tanquingcen 2
DatesAugust 6–18, 2010
MVP Cyrus Baguio and LA Tenorio
Television Solar TV, BTV
AnnouncersSee broadcast notes
Radio network DZRJ-AM
Referees
Game 1:B. Cruz, P. Balao, N. Guevara
Game 2:A. Herrera, J. Ngo, J. Mariano
PBA Fiesta Conference finals chronology
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PBA finals chronology

The 2010 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Fiesta Conference finals was the best-of-7 basketball championship series of the 2010 PBA Fiesta Conference, and the conclusion of the conference's playoffs. The Alaska Aces and the San Miguel Beermen played for the 99th championship contested by the league.

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The Alaska Aces won their 13th league championship with a 4–2 series victory over the defending Fiesta Conference champions San Miguel Beermen.

Background

Road to the finals

Alaska San Miguel
Finished 11–7(0.611)—4thElimination roundFinished 13–5 (0.722)—Tied for 2nd
TiebreakDef. Derby Ace, 88–83 in seeding playoffs
ByeWildcard phaseBye
Def. Barangay Ginebra, 3–2Quarterfinals
Def. Talk 'N Text, 4–3SemifinalsDef. Derby Ace, 4–2

Series summary

TeamGame 1Game 2Game 3Game 4Game 5Game 6Wins
Alaska89948090941024
San Miguel8390968396882
Venue Araneta Araneta Araneta Cuneta Araneta Araneta

Game 1

August 6
7:30 p.m.
Alaska Aces 89, San Miguel Beermen 83
Scoring by quarter: 19–25, 29–17, 18–19, 23–22
Pts: Simpson 20
Rebs: Simpson 21
Asts: Tenorio 8
Pts: Freeman 37
Rebs: Freeman 16
Asts: Cabagnot 5
Alaska leads series, 1–0
Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: B. Cruz, P. Balao, N. Guevara

Game 2

August 8
6:00 p.m.
Alaska Aces 94, San Miguel Beermen 90
Scoring by quarter:31–26, 19–19, 25–26, 19–19
Pts: Simpson 29
Rebs: Simpson 17
Asts: Tenorio 4
Pts: Yeo, 2 others 20
Rebs: Freeman 14
Asts: Cabagnot 4
Alaska leads series, 2–0
Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: A. Herrera, J. Ngo, J. Mariano

Game 3

August 11
7:00 p.m.
Alaska Aces 80, San Miguel Beermen 96
Scoring by quarter: 18–22, 12–27, 24–22, 26–25
Pts: Simpson 16
Rebs: Simpson 11
Asts: Tenorio 6
Pts: Freeman 24
Rebs: Freeman 20
Asts: Miranda 6
Alaska leads series, 2–1

Game 4

August 13
7:00 p.m.
Alaska Aces 90, San Miguel Beermen 83
Scoring by quarter: 20–24, 22–18, 24–21, 24–20
Pts: Tenorio 21
Rebs: Simpson 18
Asts: Simpson 4
Pts: Freeman 28
Rebs: Freeman 17
Asts: Miranda 5
Alaska leads series, 3–1

Game 5

August 15
6:00 p.m.
Alaska Aces 94, San Miguel Beermen 96
Scoring by quarter: 21–26, 18–24, 30–25, 25–21
Pts: Simpson 29
Rebs: Simpson 18
Asts: Cyrus Baguio 8
Pts: Washington 19
Rebs: Freeman 14
Asts: Miranda 5
Alaska leads series, 3–2

Game 6

August 18
7:00 p.m.
Alaska Aces 102, San Miguel Beermen 88
Scoring by quarter:28–19, 24–25, 25–20, 25–24
Pts: Simpson 28
Rebs: Simpson 19
Asts: Tenorio 10
Pts: Freeman 32
Rebs: Freeman 18
Asts: Miranda 6
Alaska wins series, 4–2
2010 PBA Fiesta Conference Champions

Alaska Aces
Thirteenth title

Rosters

PlayersCoaches
Pos.#POBNameHeightWeightDOB (YYYY–MM–DD)From
C 1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Eman, Samigue 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)239 lb (108 kg) Mindanao
G/F 3 Flag of the Philippines.svg Baguio, Cyrus 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)180 lb (82 kg) UST
G 5 Flag of the Philippines.svg Tenorio, LA 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)151 lb (68 kg) Ateneo
C 7 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Thoss, Sonny 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)205 lb (93 kg) James Cook
G 8 Flag of the Philippines.svg dela Peña, Kelvin 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)180 lb (82 kg) Mapúa
F 10 Flag of the Philippines.svg Borboran, Mark 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)180 lb (82 kg) UE
PG 11 Flag of the Philippines.svg Robinson, Topex 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)155 lb (70 kg) San Sebastian
G/F 12 Flag of the Philippines.svg Fonacier, Larry 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)170 lb (77 kg) Ateneo
F 21 Flag of the Philippines.svg Hugnatan, Reynel 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)210 lb (95 kg) Manila
G 22 Flag of the Philippines.svg Cariaso, Jeffrey  (C)6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)180 lb (82 kg) Sonoma State
G 24 Flag of the United States.svg Cablay, Brandon 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)165 lb (75 kg) Vanguard
C 30 Flag of the Philippines.svg Sotto, Ervin 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)210 lb (95 kg) Saint Francis of Assisi
F 34 Flag of the United States.svg Simpson, Diamon  (I)6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)230 lb (104 kg) Saint Mary's
F 35 Flag of the United States.svg dela Cruz, Tony 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)209 lb (95 kg) UC Irvine
F/C 38 Flag of the United States.svg Devance, Joe 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)220 lb (100 kg) UTEP
F 63 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Burtscher, Michael 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)220 lb (100 kg) San Beda
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)

Legend
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Import
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#POBNameHeightWeightDOB (YYYY–MM–DD)From
G 3 Flag of the Philippines.svg Villanueva, Jonas 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)170 lb (77 kg) Far Eastern
F/C 4 Flag of the United States.svg Peña, Dorian 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)235 lb (107 kg) Coppin State
G 5 Flag of the Philippines.svg Cabagnot, Alex 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)165 lb (75 kg) Hawaiʻi–Hilo
G/F 7 Flag of the Philippines.svg Hontiveros, Dondon 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)180 lb (82 kg) Cebu
F/C 10 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ildefonso, Danny 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)210 lb (95 kg) National-U
G/F 15 Flag of the Philippines.svg Tugade, Lordy 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)185 lb (84 kg) National-U
G 17 Flag of the Philippines.svg Racela, Olsen  (C)5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)165 lb (75 kg) Ateneo
G 18 Flag of the Philippines.svg Yeo, Joseph 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)170 lb (77 kg) De La Salle
F 23 Flag of the Philippines.svg Washington, Jay  Cruz Roja.svg6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)220 lb (100 kg) Eckerd
SF 25 Flag of the United States.svg Freeman, Gabriel  (I)6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)220 lb (100 kg) Mesa CC
F 29 Flag of the Philippines.svg Santos, Arwind 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)175 lb (79 kg) Far Eastern
G 32 Flag of the Philippines.svg Miranda, Dennis 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)180 lb (82 kg) Far Eastern
F/C 34 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Pennisi, Mick 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)235 lb (107 kg) Eastern Michigan
F 42 Flag of the United States.svg Seigle, Danny  Cruz Roja.svg6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)205 lb (93 kg) Wagner
F/C 45 Flag of the Philippines.svg Holper, Michael 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)210 lb (95 kg) San Diego State
G 88 Flag of the Philippines.svg Calaguio, Chris 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)180 lb (82 kg) Letran
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)

Legend
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Import
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured

Broadcast notes

Game Play-by-play Analyst Courtside reporters
Game 1 Mico Halili Jason Webb Chiqui Reyes and Patricia Bermudez-Hizon
Game 2 Sev Sarmenta Andy Jao and Ronnie Magsanoc Patricia Bermudez-Hizon and Magoo Marjon
Game 3 Richard del Rosario Ronnie Magsanoc and Jason Webb Lia Cruz and Dominic Uy
Game 4 Sev Sarmenta Jason Webb and Andy Jao Magoo Marjon and Cesca Litton
Game 5 Mico Halili Ronnie Magsanoc and Quinito Henson Patricia Bermudez-Hizon and Magoo Marjon
Game 6 Sev Sarmenta Andy Jao and Jason Webb Lia Cruz and Chiqui Reyes

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