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- ↑ "MPBL: San Juan downs Davao Occidental captures title in dramatic fashion". ABS-CBN Sports. April 25, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
- ↑ Terrado, Reuben (March 21, 2021). "Still going strong at 39, Game 4 hero Mark Yee named Finals MVP". Sports Interactive Network. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ↑ "Nueva Ecija finishes off Zamboanga in Game 4 to lift MPBL trophy". spin.ph. December 12, 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ↑ "Pampanga sweeps Bacoor to win MPBL title on the road". Philippine Star. December 2, 2023. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
