2022 MPBL playoffs

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2022 MPBL playoffs
2022 OKBet-MPBL Playoffs presented by Xtreme Appliances
Tournament details
Country Philippines
DatesOctober 15 – December 12, 2022
Teams16
Defending champions Davao Occidental Tigers
(Did not participate in the season)
Final positions
Champions Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards
Runner-up Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines
Semifinalists
Tournament statistics
Matches played36
←  2020–21
2023  →

The 2022 MPBL playoffs was the postseason tournament of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League's 2022 season, the league's fourth overall, and the third under the 16-team format. The postseason tournament began on October 15, 2022, two days after the end of the regular season on October 13, 2022, and concluded on December 12, 2022, following the conclusion of the 2022 MPBL finals. [1]

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The finals saw North Division champions Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards face against South Division champions Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines. Nueva Ecija beat Zamboanga in four games to win the championship series. Byron Villarias was crowned MPBL Finals MVP.

For sponsorship reasons, this playoff series was also known as the 2022 OKBet-MPBL Playoffs presented by Xtreme Appliances.

Overview

Format

The top eight teams from each division advanced to the playoffs. Seeding was changed in this season, in that teams are seeded by wins and not winning percentage. Tiebreaker rules were applied with teams that have the same record. The single-elimination bracket consisted 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

Bracket

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.

Division quarterfinals
(best-of-3)		Division semifinals
(best-of-3)		Division finals
(best-of-3)		 National finals
(best-of-5)
            
N1 Nueva Ecija 2
N8 Marikina 0
N1 Nueva Ecija 2
N4 Pampanga 0
N4 Pampanga 2
N5 Bataan 1
N1 Nueva Ecija 2
North Division
N3 San Juan 1
N2 Pasig 2
N7 Quezon City 0
N2 Pasig 0
N3 San Juan 2
N3 San Juan 2
N6 Valenzuela 0
N1 Nueva Ecija 3
S1 Zamboanga 1
S1 Zamboanga 2
S8 Muntinlupa 0
S1 Zamboanga 2
S5 Bacolod 1
S4 General Santos 1
S5 Bacolod 2
S1 Zamboanga 2
South Division
S2 Batangas City 1
S2 Batangas City 2
S7 Bacoor City 1
S2 Batangas City 2
S6 Rizal 0
S3 Sarangani 0
S6 Rizal 2
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First round

Northern Division

(1) Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards vs. (8) Marikina Shoemasters

October 15
09:00 pm
Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards 103–71 Marikina Shoemasters
Scoring by quarter:27–17, 16–11, 30–20, 30–23
Pts: Renz Palma 16
Rebs: Michael Mabulac, William McAloney 7
Asts: Hesed Gabo 8		Pts:three players 13
Rebs: Normer Gonzales 11
Asts: Jexter Tolentino 4
Nueva Ecija Coliseum, Palayan, Nueva Ecija
Referees: E. Alejo, A. Dasal, B. Estroga,
October 22
05:30 pm
Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards 82–71 Marikina Shoemasters
Scoring by quarter:23–21, 14–19, 32–9, 13–22
Pts: William McAloney 19
Rebs: Jay Collado 12
Asts: Hesed Gabo 6		Pts: Jason Opiso 18
Rebs: Mark Atabay 12
Asts: Mark Atabay 5
Nueva Ecija wins series, 2–0
Bren Guiao Convention Center, San Fernando, Pampanga
Referees: J. Ocfemia, R. Agbalo, J. Macailo,

This is the first playoff meeting between the Rice Vanguards and the Shoemasters.

(2) Pasig City MCW Sports vs. (8) Quezon City MG

October 18
09:00 pm
Pasig City MCW Sports 84–80 (OT) Quezon City MG
Scoring by quarter:21–19, 18–22, 24–16, 15–21,  Overtime:6–2
Pts: Carlo Lastimosa 19
Rebs: Jason Melano 15
Asts: Ryan Costelo 6		Pts: Levi dela Cruz 18
Rebs: Levi dela Cruz 10
Asts: Marcy Arellano 9
Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig
Referees: R. Brila, B. Estroga, J. Dela Cruz,
October 25
06:30 pm
Pasig City MCW Sports 101–83 Quezon City MG
Scoring by quarter:22–13, 25–21, 18–28, 36–21
Pts: Carlo Lastimosa 24
Rebs: Jason Ballesteros 13
Asts: Jason Melano, Robbie Manalang 5		Pts: Kentoy Segura 20
Rebs: Jerick Nacpil 10
Asts: Marcy Arellano 14
Pasig wins series, 2–0
Filoil EcoOil Centre, San Juan
Referees: J. Ocfemia, D. Dela Cruz, B. Estroga,

This is the first playoff meeting between Pasig City and Quezon City MG.

(3) San Juan Knights vs. (8) Valenzuela XUR Homes Realty Inc.

October 18
06:30 pm
San Juan Knights 90–82 Valenzuela XUR Homes Realty Inc.
Scoring by quarter:20–14, 25–18, 22–22, 23–28
Pts: Judel Fuentes 36
Rebs: Orlan Wamar 8
Asts: Dexter Maiquez, Orlan Wamar 5		Pts: Patrick Cabahug 23
Rebs: Jaymar Gimpayan 13
Asts: Andrey Armenion 6
Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig
Referees: J. Santiago, E. Avis, E. Villarosa,
October 25
09:00 pm
San Juan Knights 90–79 Valenzuela XUR Homes Realty Inc.
Scoring by quarter:23–14, 24–21, 17–19, 26–25
Pts: Dexter Maiquez 20
Rebs: Joseph Celso 9
Asts: Judel Fuentes 6		Pts: Jaymar Gimpayan 17
Rebs: Jaymar Gimpayan 14
Asts:four players 3
San Juan wins series, 2–0
Filoil EcoOil Centre, San Juan
Referees: E. Alejo, S. Pingol, R. Agbalo,

This is the first playoff meeting between the Knights and Valenzuela. [2]

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

October 15
05:30 pm
Pampanga Giant Lanterns 82–75 Bataan Risers
Scoring by quarter:21–14, 13–21, 19–21, 29–19
Pts: Archie Concepcion 21
Rebs: Jammer Jamito 10
Asts:three players 4		Pts: Gio Espuelas 18
Rebs: Gio Espuelas, James Castro 6
Asts: Kristoffer Torrado 8
Nueva Ecija Coliseum, Palayan, Nueva Ecija
Referees: J. Belnas, R. Agbalo, J. Medillo,
October 22
09:00 pm
Pampanga Giant Lanterns 83–85 (OT) Bataan Risers
Scoring by quarter: 20–22, 24–19, 14–14, 16–21,  Overtime: 9–11
Pts: MJ Garcia 23
Rebs: Alex Ramos 11
Asts: Alex Ramos 4		Pts: Kristoffer Torrado 22
Rebs: Arvie Bringas 13
Asts: James Castro 8
Bren Guiao Convention Center,
San Fernando, Pampanga
Referees: J. Belnas, A. Dasal, B. Estroga,
November 4
6:30 pm
Pampanga Giant Lanterns 66–62 Bataan Risers
Scoring by quarter:22–12, 12–18, 16–13, 16–19
Pts: Archie Concepcion, Christopher Lagrama 13
Rebs: Jammer Jamito 12
Asts:three players 4		Pts: James Castro 14
Rebs: Ric Gallardo 11
Asts: Ronjay Lastimosa 5
Pampanga wins series, 2–1
Bren Guiao Convention Center,
San Fernando, Pampanga
Referees: J. Belnas, R. Agbalo, R. Brila,

This is the second playoff meeting between the Giant Lanterns and Risers with the Giant Lanterns winning the first one in the 2020–21 playoffs. [3]

Southern Division

(1) Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines vs. (8) Muntinlupa Cagers

October 17
09:00 pm
Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines 79–50 Muntinlupa Cagers
Scoring by quarter:18–11, 13–8, 23–14, 25–17
Pts: Jul-Ashri Ignacio 15
Rebs: Jaycee Marcelino 8
Asts: Jayvee Marcelino 8		Pts: Domark Matillano 10
Rebs: Ivan Villanueva 6
Asts: John Catimbuhan Jr. 4
Mayor Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum, Zamboanga City
Referees: A. Manzano, E. Alejo, R. Agbalo,
October 24
06:30 pm
Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines 77–71 Muntinlupa Cagers
Scoring by quarter:25–14, 18–17, 17–19, 17–21
Pts: Jaycee Marcelino 24
Rebs: Jaycee Marcelino 11
Asts: Jaycee Marcelino 11		Pts: Biboy Enguio, Domark Matillano 16
Rebs: Harold Arboleda 7
Asts: Domark Matillano 4
Zamboanga wins series, 2–0
Batangas City Coliseum, Batangas City
Referees: A. Manzano, S. Pingol Jr, E. Villarosa,

This is the second playoff meeting between Zamboanga and the Cagers with Zamboanga winning the first one in the 2019 playoffs. [2]

(2) Batangas City Embassy Chill vs. (7) Bacoor City Strikers

October 21
09:00 pm
Batangas City Embassy Chill 69–55 Bacoor City Strikers
Scoring by quarter:19–10, 11–21, 20–10, 19–14
Pts: Juneric Baloria 19
Rebs: Cedric Ablaza 15
Asts: Rudy Lingganay 5		Pts: Mark Pangilinan 11
Rebs: Mark Montuano 13
Asts: Ian Melencio, RJ Jimenez 4
Batangas City Coliseum, Batangas City
Referees: A. Manzano, S. Pingol Jr, J. Medillo,
October 28
06:30 pm
Batangas City Embassy Chill 75–78 Bacoor City Strikers
Scoring by quarter: 21–24, 16–11, 17–25, 21–18
Pts: Levi Hernandez 22
Rebs: Cedric Ablaza 19
Asts: Justine dela Virgen, Rudy Lingganay 6		Pts: RJ Ramirez 19
Rebs: Mark Montuano 8
Asts: Dave Moralde 9
Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig
Referees: J. Castroverde, E. Avis, S. Pingol Jr,
November 5
9:00 pm
Batangas City Embassy Chill 70–57 Bacoor City Strikers
Scoring by quarter:17–10, 16–15, 21–9, 16–23
Pts: Cedric Ablaza 13
Rebs: Jeckster Apinan 14
Asts: Rudy Lingganay 5		Pts: Jan Jamon 18
Rebs: Mark Montuano 11
Asts: RJ Ramirez 3
Batangas City wins series, 2–1
Batangas City Coliseum, Batangas City
Referees: J. Ocfemia, E. Avis, B. Estroga,

This is the first playoff meeting between Batangas City and the Strikers.

(3) Sarangani Marlins vs. (6) Rizal EMKAI Xentromall

October 21
06:30 pm
Sarangani Marlins 45–73 Rizal EMKAI Xentromall
Scoring by quarter: 16–17, 3–20, 9–17, 17–19
Pts: Jonjon Gabriel 5
Rebs: Danny Marilao 7
Asts: Kyt Jimenez 3		Pts: Jolo Mendoza 17
Rebs: Jolo Mendoza, Troy Mallillin 9
Asts: Keanu Caballero 5
Batangas City Coliseum, Batangas City
Referees: H. Scott, B. Estroga, R. Agbalo,
October 28
09:00 pm
Sarangani Marlins 79–84 (OT) Rizal EMKAI Xentromall
Scoring by quarter:15–12, 25–14, 15–24, 18–23,  Overtime: 6–11
Pts: Kyt Jimenez 24
Rebs: Gabby Espinas 11
Asts: Yvan Ludovice 5		Pts: Jolo Mendoza 26
Rebs: Troy Mallillin 9
Asts: Keanu Caballero 5
Rizal wins series, 2–0
Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig
Referees: M. De Luna, H. Alejo, R. Brila,

This is the first playoff meeting between the Marlins and Rizal.

(4) GenSan Warriors vs. (5) Bacolod Bingo Plus

October 17
06:30 pm
GenSan Warriors 77–81Bacolod Bingo Plus
Scoring by quarter: 14–17, 20–14, 15–26, 28–24
Pts: Christopher Magsaglang 13
Rebs: Christian Fajarito 10
Asts: Mark Cruz 4		Pts: Alwin Alday, Jhan Nermal 20
Rebs: Mark Yee 12
Asts: Aaron Jeruta 6
Mayor Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum, Zamboanga City
Referees: M. De Luna, A. Dasal, J. Medillo,
October 24
09:00 pm
GenSan Warriors 77–72Bacolod Bingo Plus
Scoring by quarter:23–16, 21–14, 11–17, 22–25
Pts: Nikko Panganiban 24
Rebs: Dhon Reverente 11
Asts: Mark Cruz 9		Pts: Jhan Nermal 25
Rebs: Jhan Nermal 11
Asts: Aaron Jeruta 4
Batangas City Coliseum, Batangas City
Referees: E. Avis, R. Brila, R. Santiago,
November 5
5:30 pm
GenSan Warriors 73–77Bacolod Bingo Plus
Scoring by quarter:19–16, 13–20, 23–22, 18–19
Pts: Christian Pajarito 17
Rebs: Dhon Reverente 9
Asts: Mark Cruz 5		Pts: Jhan Nermal 21
Rebs: Mark Yee 13
Asts: Joel Yu 5
Bacolod wins series, 2–1
Batangas City Coliseum, Batangas City
Referees: J. Castroverde, S. Pingol Jr, R. Gabriel,

This is the first playoff meeting between the Warriors and Bacolod.

Division semifinals

Northern Division

(1) Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards vs. (4) Pampanga Giant Lanterns

November 7
9:00 pm
Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards 104–89 Pampanga Giant Lanterns
Scoring by quarter:25–14, 26–28, 22–28, 31–19
Pts: John Villarias 20
Rebs: Michael Mabulac 9
Asts: Hesed Gabo 13		Pts: Jammer Jamito 17
Rebs: Jammer Jamito 9
Asts: Archie Concepcion, MJ Garcia 4
Nueva Ecija Coliseum, Palayan, Nueva Ecija
Referees: J. Belnas, R. Brila, E. Villarosa,
November 11
6:30 pm
Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards 89–84 Pampanga Giant Lanterns
Scoring by quarter:21–15, 21–22, 24–30, 23–17
Pts: Michael Mabulac 23
Rebs: Michael Mabulac 10
Asts: Hesed Gabo 8		Pts: Archie Concepcion 20
Rebs: Earnest Reyes 9
Asts: Archie Concepcion 4
Nueva Ecija wins series, 2–0
Filoil EcoOil Centre, San Juan
Referees: E. Alejo, J. Dela Cruz, B. Estroga,

This is the first playoff meeting between the Rice Vanguards and the Giant Lanterns.

(2) Pasig City MCW Sports vs. (3) San Juan Knights

November 7
6:30 pm
Pasig City MCW Sports 68–88 San Juan Knights
Scoring by quarter: 11–22, 21–21, 16–19, 20–26
Pts: Jason Melano 26
Rebs: Jason Ballesteros 11
Asts: Aldeo Lucero 5		Pts: Dexter Maiquez 19
Rebs: Michael Calisaan 8
Asts: Orlan Wamar 10
Nueva Ecija Coliseum, Palayan, Nueva Ecija
Referees: A. Manzano, B. Estroga, R. Agbalo,
November 11
9:00 pm
Pasig City MCW Sports 70–81 San Juan Knights
Scoring by quarter: 15–21, 17–25, 16–17, 22–18
Pts: Jason Melano 19
Rebs: Jason Melano, Jason Ballesteros 10
Asts: Aldeo Lucero, Ryan Costelo 4		Pts: Michael Calisaan 18
Rebs: Dexter Maiquez 10
Asts: Orlan Wamar 13
San Juan wins series, 2–0
Filoil EcoOil Centre, San Juan
Referees: J. Belnas, A. Manzano, R. Brila,

This is the first playoff meeting between Pasig City and the Knights.

Southern Division

(1) Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines vs. (5) Bacolod Bingo Plus

November 8
9:00 pm
Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines 71–65Bacolod Bingo Plus
Scoring by quarter: 11–19, 14–14, 19–17, 27–15
Pts: Jaycee Marcelino 21
Rebs: Jaycee Marcelino 13
Asts: Jayvee Marcelino 8		Pts: Jeramer Cabanag 14
Rebs: Mark Yee 11
Asts: Kraniel Villoria 5
Mayor Vitaliano Agan Coliseum, Zamboanga City
Referees: E. Avis, R. Agbalo, H. Alejo,
November 12
6:30 pm
Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines 58–61Bacolod Bingo Plus
Scoring by quarter: 12–13, 10–14, 22–18, 14–16
Pts: Jhaymo Enguilos 14
Rebs: Jhaymo Enguilos 8
Asts: Jaycee Marcelino 8		Pts: Alwyn Alday 21
Rebs: Mark Yee 13
Asts: Mark Yee 5
Batangas City Coliseum, Batangas City
Referees: J. Ocfemia, E. Villarosa, J. Macailo,
November 15
6:30 pm
Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines 77–65Bacolod Bingo Plus
Scoring by quarter:26–12, 16–17, 16–16, 19–20
Pts: Jaycee Marcelino 21
Rebs: Chris Dumapig 9
Asts:three players 6		Pts: Jhan Nermal 14
Rebs: Mark Yee 11
Asts: Mark Yee, Alwyn Alday 2
Zamboanga wins series, 2–1
Mayor Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum, Zamboanga City
Referees: S. Pingol, J. Medillo, J. Ocfemia,

This is the first playoff meeting between Zamboanga and Bacolod.

(2) Batangas City Embassy Chill vs. (6) Rizal Golden Coolers Xentromall

November 8
6:30 pm
Batangas City Embassy Chill 70–60 Rizal Golden Coolers Xentromall
Scoring by quarter:16–13, 17–7, 23–23, 14–17
Pts: Levi Hernandez 20
Rebs: Cedric Ablaza 12
Asts: Mark dela Virgen 6		Pts: Troy Mallillin 13
Rebs: John Gob 9
Asts: Alvin Capobres 5
Mayor Vitaliano Agan Coliseum, Zamboanga City
Referees: J. Ocfemia, E. Villarosa, S. Pingol Jr,
November 12
9:00 pm
Batangas City Embassy Chill 72–66 Rizal Golden Coolers Xentromall
Scoring by quarter: 14–17, 20–18, 19–16, 19–15
Pts: Cedric Ablaza 19
Rebs: Cedric Ablaza 12
Asts: Mark dela Virgen 5		Pts: Jolo Mendoza 18
Rebs: John Gob, Mark Benitez 6
Asts: Keanu Caballero 9
Batangas City wins series 2–0
Batangas City Coliseum, Batangas City
Referees: E. Avis, S. Pingol, Jr A. Dasal,

This is the first playoff meeting between Batangas City and the Golden Coolers.

Division finals

Northern Division

(1) Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards vs. (3) San Juan Knights

November 18
6:30 pm
Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards 72–79 San Juan Knights
Scoring by quarter: 16–26, 20–10, 20–14, 16–29
Pts: Michael Juico 13
Rebs: William McAloney 11
Asts: Hesed Gabo 5		Pts: Michael Calisaan 19
Rebs: Michael Calisaan 13
Asts: Orlan Wamar 9
Nueva Ecija Coliseum, Palayan, Nueva Ecija
Referees: R. Santiago, R. Agbalo, R. Brila,
November 21
6:30 pm
Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards 89–83 (OT) San Juan Knights
Scoring by quarter:29–14, 20–16, 15–28, 12–18,  Overtime:13–7
Pts: JR Taganas 19
Rebs: JR Taganas 15
Asts: Michael Juico 4		Pts: Judel Fuentes 27
Rebs: Dexter Maiquez 10
Asts: Marwin Taywan 5
Filoil EcoOil Centre, San Juan
Referees: J Belnas, B Estroga, E. Villarosa,
November 25
6:30 pm
Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards 84–68 San Juan Knights
Scoring by quarter:19–15, 22–24, 23–14, 20–15
Pts: John Villarias 19
Rebs: Michael Mabulac 11
Asts: Chris Bitoon, John Villarias 6		Pts: Orlan Wamar 16
Rebs:three players 6
Asts: Judel Fuentes 4
Nueva Ecija wins series, 2–1
Nueva Ecija Coliseum, Palayan, Nueva Ecija
Referees: J. Belnas, J. Ocfemia, J. Castroverde,

This is the first playoff meeting between the Rice Vanguards and the Knights.

Southern Division

(1) Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines vs. (2) Batangas City Embassy Chill

November 19
6:30 pm
Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines 71–80 Batangas City Embassy Chill
Scoring by quarter: 16–17, 13–20, 17–29, 25–14
Pts: Jaycee Marcelino 22
Rebs: Chris Dumapig 8
Asts: Jayvee Marcelino, Jerald Bautista 5		Pts: Juneric Baloria 19
Rebs:three players 8
Asts: Mark dela Virgen 6
Mayor Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum, Zamboanga City
Referees: A. Manzano, E. Villarosa, B. Estroga,
November 22
6:30 pm
Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines 63–53 Batangas City Embassy Chill
Scoring by quarter:24–14, 6–20, 18–10, 15–9
Pts: Jerald Bautista 17
Rebs: Jhaymo Enguilos 10
Asts: Jaycee Marcelino 7		Pts: Cedric Ablaza 13
Rebs: Dawn Ochea 11
Asts: Mark dela Virgen 6
Batangas City Coliseum, Batangas City
Referees: H. Scott, D. Dela Cruz, E. Macailo,
November 26
5:30 pm
Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines 67–66 Batangas City Embassy Chill
Scoring by quarter: 16–23, 14–21, 16–13, 21–9
Pts: Jerald Bautista 15
Rebs: Jaycee Marcelino 7
Asts: Jaycee Marcelino 5		Pts: Juneric Baloria 16
Rebs: Cedric Ablaza 10
Asts: Mark dela Virgen 6
Zamboanga wins series, 2–1
Mayor Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum, Zamboanga City
Referees: E. Villarosa, B. Estroga, E. Macailo,


This is the second playoff meeting between Zamboanga and Batangas City with Zamboanga winning the first one in the 2020–21 playoffs.

2022 MPBL finals: (N1) Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards vs. (S1) Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines

The Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards and the Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines competed in the MPBL finals to determine the fourth MPBL champion.

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,
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,
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 Mabulac, 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,
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

This was the first championship meeting between the Rice Vanguards and Zamboanga.

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The Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards are a Filipino professional basketball team based in the province of Nueva Ecija. The team competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) as a member of the league's North Division. They are one of five teams based in the Central Luzon region and play their home games at Nueva Ecija Coliseum in Palayan.

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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. Byron Villarias named as the season's Finals MVP.

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The 2023 MPBL All-Star Game was an exhibition game played on September 16, 2023, during the 2023 season of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). It was the fourth edition of the MPBL All-Star Game, which took place at the Bataan People's Center in Balanga, Bataan, the home arena of the Bataan Risers.

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The 2024 MPBL playoffs was the postseason tournament of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League's 2024 season, the league's sixth overall, and the fifth under the 16-team format. The postseason tournament began on October 5, four days after the conclusion of the regular season, and ended on December 7, 2024. For sponsorship reasons, this year's playoffs is also known as the 2024 MPBL Playoffs presented by Xtreme and MPBL Partylist.

The 2022 Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards season was the second season of the franchise in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).

The 2022 Pampanga Giant Lanterns season was the third season of the franchise in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). This is also their first season in San Fernando, after playing in Angeles City during their first two seasons.

The 2024 MPBL finals was the championship series of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League's (MPBL) 2024 season and the conclusion of the season's playoffs. In the best-of-five playoff, the North Division champion Pampanga Giant Lanterns defeated the South Division champion Quezon Huskers to become the first team in the league to win two championships and to do so in back-to-back seasons. The series began on December 1 and ended on December 7.

The 2023 Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards season was the third season of the franchise in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).

References

  1. ↑ "Nueva Ecija-Marikina, Pampanga-Bataan in MPBL playoffs". Philippine Star. October 14, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Zamboanga, San Juan boost MPBL playoff bids with wins". Philippine Star. August 23, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Nueva Ecija tackles Marikina; Pampanga battles Bataan in OKbet-MPBL playoffs". Manila Standard. October 14, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
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