2022 MPBL finals

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2022 MPBL finals
TeamCoachWins
Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards Jerson Cabiltes3
Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines Vic Ycasiano1
DatesDecember 2–12, 2022
MVPByron Villarias
Northern finals Nueva Ecija def. San Juan, 2–1
Southern finals Zamboanga def.
Batangas City, 2–1
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The 2022 MPBL finals was the championship series of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League's (MPBL) 2022 season and the conclusion of the season's playoffs. In the best-of-five playoff, the North Division champion Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards defeated the South Division champion Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines, as they won the league's fourth championship. [1] Byron Villarias named as the season's Finals MVP. [2]

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First-seeded Nueva Ecija (21–0) held homecourt advantage for the series, having a better record than Zamboanga (18–3). This marks the first finals appearance for both teams.

This was the first finals series in which neither team is based in Metro Manila.

Background

Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards

The Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards finished the 2021 MPBL Invitational as runner-up after being defeated by the Basilan Peace Riders on a championship-winning basket in overtime. They finished the regular season with a 21–0 win–loss record, making them the first team to go undefeated in the regular season. Because of this, the Rice Vanguards were able to clinch the first seed overall and homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs. In the first two rounds of the playoffs, The Rice Vanguards easily won against the Marikina Shoemasters and the Pampanga Giant Lanterns both in two games each. In the Northern Division finals, they met the 2021 season runner-up San Juan Knights, battling for the Northern Division title. In Game 1, the Rice Vanguards was defeated by the Knights for the first time this season, but they managed to win the next two games, bringing the Rice Vanguards to their first North Division title and first finals appearance. [3]

Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines

The Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines ended their regular season with 18–3 win–loss record to become the top seed in the South Division and clinch homecourt advantage for the division playoffs. They easily defeated the Muntinlupa Cagers in the first round and then forced a Game 3 against the Bacolod Bingo Plus in the division semifinals. In the division finals, they faced the 2018 MPBL champion Batangas City Embassy Chill, where they lost the first game, but forced Game 3 and won, to claim the South Division title and bring Zamboanga to their first finals appearance. [4]

Road to the finals

Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards (Northern Division Champion) Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines (Southern Division Champion)
PosTeam
PldWLGBQualification
1 Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards 21210—Playoffs
2 Pasig City MCW Sports 2114 [lower-alpha 1] 77
3 San Juan Knights 2114 [lower-alpha 1] 77
4 Pampanga Giant Lanterns 2114 [lower-alpha 1] 77
5 Bataan Risers 211388
6 Valenzuela XUR Homes Realty Inc. 21101111
7 Quezon City MG 2191212
8 Marikina Shoemasters 2181313
9 Caloocan Excellence 216 [lower-alpha 2] 1515
10 Manila Stars 216 [lower-alpha 2] 1515
11 Makati × MNL Kingpin 2121919
Source: Standings
Notes:
  1. 1 2 3 Pasig (2–0), San Juan (1–1), and Pampanga (0–2) are ranked based on head-to-head standings.
  2. 1 2 Caloocan wins tiebreaker over Manila by head-to-head victory.
1st seed in the North, 1st best league record		 Regular season
PosTeam
PldWLGBQualification
1 Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines 21183—Playoffs
2 Batangas City Embassy Chill 211741
3 Sarangani Marlins 211652
4 GenSan Warriors 211563
5 Bacolod Bingo Plus 211474
6 Rizal Golden Coolers 2110118
7 Bacoor City Strikers 219129
8 Muntinlupa Cagers 2161512
9 Imus City Bandera 2151613
10 Laguna Heroes 2131815
11 Mindoro Tams 2112017
Source: Standings
1st seed in the South, 2nd best league record
Defeated 8th-seeded Marikina Shoemasters, 2–0First RoundDefeated 8th-seeded Muntinlupa Cagers, 2–0
Defeated 4th-seeded Pampanga Giant Lanterns, 2–0Division semifinalsDefeated 5th-seeded Bacolod Bingo Plus, 2–1
Defeated 3rd-seeded San Juan Knights, 2–1Division finalsDefeated 2nd-seeded Batangas City Embassy Chill, 2–1

Head-to-head matchup

August 8
9:00 pm
Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards 81–76 Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines
Scoring by quarter: 11–13, 27–16, 21–27, 22–20
Pts: Michael Juico 16
Rebs: Michael Mabulac 7
Asts: Hesed Gabo 13		Pts: Jaycee Marcelino, Jerald Bautista 15
Rebs: Chris Dumapig 12
Asts: Irven Palencia 5
Nueva Ecija Coliseum, Palayan, Nueva Ecija

Series summary

GameDateAway teamResultHome teamVenue
1December 2Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines75–81
(0–1)		Nueva Ecija Rice VanguardsNueva Ecija Coliseum
2December 5Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines74–75
(0–2)		Nueva Ecija Rice VanguardsNueva Ecija Coliseum
3December 9Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards65–75
(2–1)		Zamboanga Family's Brand SardinesMayor Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum
4December 12Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards69–56
(3–1)		Zamboanga Family's Brand SardinesMayor Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum

Game summaries

Game 1

December 2
6:30 pm
Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards 81–75 Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines
Scoring by quarter:15–14, 14–16, 27–18, 25–27
Pts: Hesed Gabo 22
Rebs: Michael Juico 11
Asts: Hesed Gabo 6		Pts: Chris Dumapig 15
Rebs: Jhaymo Enguilos 8
Asts: Jaycee Marcelino 8
Nueva Ecija lead series, 1–0
Nueva Ecija Coliseum, Palayan, Nueva Ecija
Referees: J. Belnas, R. Brila, J. Castroverde,

Game 2

December 5
6:30 pm
Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards 75–74 Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines
Scoring by quarter: 13–20, 24–18, 21–12, 17–24
Pts: Jay Collado 13
Rebs: Michael Juico, Will McAloney 9
Asts: Michael Mabulac 4		Pts: Jaycee Marcelino 26
Rebs: Jaycee Marcelino 7
Asts:three players 4
Nueva Ecija lead series, 2–0
Nueva Ecija Coliseum, Palayan, Nueva Ecija
Referees: S. Pingolz, J. Ocfemia, B. Estroga,

Game 3

December 9
9:00 pm
Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards 65–75 Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines
Scoring by quarter: 16–16, 12–22, 20–15, 17–22
Pts: Michael Mabulac 15
Rebs: Michael Mavulac, Will McAloney 8
Asts: Chris Bitoon 6		Pts: Jaycee Marcelino 22
Rebs: Jaycee Marcelino 10
Asts: Jaycee Marcelino 9
Nueva Ecija lead series 2–1
Mayor Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum, Zamboanga City
Referees: A. Manzano, J. Macailo, E. Villarosa,

Game 4

December 12
6:30 pm
Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards 69–56 Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines
Scoring by quarter: 15–15, 25–9, 9–16, 20–16
Pts: John Villarias 14
Rebs: John Villarias, JR Taganas 10
Asts: Hesed Gabo 9		Pts: Jaycee Marcelino 17
Rebs: Jhaymo Enguilos, Ralph Tansingco 8
Asts: Jayvee Marcelino 3
Nueva Ecija wins series 3–1
Mayor Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum, Zamboanga City

Broadcast notes

This marked the first year of Cignal TV's rights to the MPBL finals. The series was broadcast on One PH and One Sports+ on television, and was also streamed via Facebook, YouTube, and Kumu.

Game One PH and One Sports+ (Delayed Telecast)
Play-by-play Analyst Courtside reporter
Game 1Cedelf TupasJayvee GayosoMica Abesamis
Game 2Cedelf TupasLouie GonzalezGianna Lianes
Game 3Migs GomezJavi PalañaSel Guevara and Sydney Crespo
Game 4Migs GomezJavi PalañaMica Abesamis and Sydney Crespo

Prizes

This season featured a new design for the championship trophy, steering away from a design modelled after the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. Alongside the trophy, rings were given to the players of the championship-winning team.

The MPBL Finals Most Valuable Player award and Coach of the Year awards are also given out during the trophy ceremony.

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