Английская Википедия:2023 MPBL season
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use Philippine English Шаблон:Use mdy dates Шаблон:Infobox sports season
The 2023 MPBL season was the fifth season of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) and the second as a professional league. The regular season began on March 11, 2023 and was originally scheduled to end on September 30, 2023, but got postponed to October 3, 2023. The playoffs began on October 6, 2023 and ended on December 2, 2023, when the Pampanga Giant Lanterns defeated the Bacoor City Strikers in three games in the 2023 MPBL Finals.[1] This season featured 29 teams, which included two expansion teams: the Negros Muscovados and the Quezon Huskers.
The opening ceremonies took place at the Quezon Convention Center in Lucena, Quezon. The 2023 MPBL All-Star Game was held at Bataan People's Center in Balanga, Bataan, where the North Division beat the South Division for the first time with a score of 99–91.
The league took two breaks during the regular season, during Holy Week and during the Philippines' co-hosting of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.[2]
OKBet continued to be the league's title sponsor throughout the regular season.[3]
Teams
Team changes
This season featured two expansion teams: the Negros Muscovados making its first regular season appearance after competing in the 2021 Invitational, and the Quezon Huskers making its first league appearance altogether. Five teams also made their return to the league, which includes the Bicol Volcanoes, Bulacan Kuyas, Iloilo United Royals, Parañaque Patriots and Pasay Voyagers. This increased the total number of teams from 22 teams in 2022 to 29 teams in 2023.[2]
Every returning team is allocated to its previous division, while both Negros and Quezon are placed in the South Division. The Rizal Golden Coolers were realigned back to the North Division.
Arenas
Expansion team | |
Returning team | |
Team switched divisions | |
New arena |
North Division | ||
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Team | Arena | Capacity |
Bataan Risers | Bataan People's Center | 4,000 |
Bulacan Kuyas | Baliwag Star Arena | 5,000 |
Caloocan Batang Kankaloo | Caloocan Sports Complex | 3,000 |
Makati OKBet Kings | colspan="2" Шаблон:N/a | |
Manila Stars | San Andres Sports Complex | 3,000 |
Marikina Shoemasters | Marikina Sports Center | 7,000 |
Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards | Nueva Ecija Coliseum | 3,000 |
Pampanga Giant Lanterns | Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center | 3,000 |
Parañaque Patriots | Olivarez College Gymnasium | 3,500 |
Pasay Voyagers | Cuneta Astrodome | 12,000 |
Pasig City MCW Sports | Ynares Sports Arena | 3,000 |
Quezon City Toda Aksyon | colspan="2" Шаблон:N/a | |
Rizal Golden Coolers | Ynares Center | 7,400 |
One Arena | N/A | |
San Juan Knights | Filoil EcoOil Centre | 6,000 |
Valenzuela XUR Homes Realty Inc. | WES Arena | N/A |
South Division | ||
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Team | Arena | Capacity |
Bacolod City of Smiles | colspan="2" Шаблон:N/a | |
Bacoor City Strikers | Strike Gymansium | 1,500 |
Batangas City Embassy Chill | Batangas City Sports Coliseum | 2,500 |
Batangas State University Gymnasium | 4,000 | |
Bicol Volcanoes | colspan="2" Шаблон:N/a | |
GenSan Warriors | Lagao GymnasiumШаблон:Ref label | 6,000 |
Iloilo United Royals | Passi City Arena | 2,000 |
Imus SV Squad | Imus City Sports Complex | 1,000 |
Laguna Heroes | Santa Rosa Sports Complex | 5,700 |
Laguna Sports Complex | 2,500 | |
Mindoro Disiplinados | Sentrong Pangkabataan | N/A |
Muntinlupa Cagers | Muntinlupa Sports Center | 3,000 |
Negros Muscovados | La Salle Coliseum | 8,000 |
Quezon Huskers | Quezon Convention Center | 8,000 |
Sarangani Marlins | colspan="2" Шаблон:N/a | |
Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines | Mayor Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum | 12,000 |
Neutral | ||
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Event | Arena | Capacity |
Шаблон:N/a | Paco ArenaШаблон:Ref label | 1,000 |
- Notes
- Шаблон:Note label Only used for the 2023 Preseason Invitational.
- Шаблон:Note label Despite the presence of the Manila Stars, the arena was not used by the team during the season.
Name changes
- The Batangas City Embassy Chill temporarily changed its name to Batangas City Tanduay Rum Masters during the 2023 Preseason Invitational.
- The Imus City Bandera changed its name to Imus SV Squad before the 2023 Preseason Invitational.
- The Bacolod Bingo Plus changed its name to Bacolod City of Smiles before the start of the season. The team is alternatively known as the Bacolod Maskaras.
- The Caloocan Excellence changed its name to Caloocan Batang Kankaloo before the start of the season.
- The Laguna Heroes Krah Asia changed its name to Laguna Krah Asia before the start of the season.
- The Makati × MNL Kingpin changed its name to Makati OKBet Kings before the start of the season.
- The Mindoro Tams changed its name to Oriental Mindoro Disiplinados before the start of the season, then later changed to Mindoro Disiplinados in June 2023.
- The Quezon City MG changed its name to Quezon City Gaz N Go before the start of the season, then later changed to Quezon City Toda Aksyon in June 2023.
Coaching changes
Off-season | ||
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Team | Outgoing coach | Incoming coach |
Bacolod City of Smiles | Alexander Angeles | Monel Kallos |
Bulacan Kuyas | Kerwin McCoy | Alvin Grey |
Bacoor City Strikers | Willie Generalao | Alexander Angeles |
Bicol Volcanoes | Monel Kallos | Vis Valencia |
GenSan Warriors | Marlon Martin | Jesus Ramon Pido |
Imus SV Squad | Renniel Cabrera | Jinino Manansala |
Iloilo United Royals | Eric Gonzales | Manu Inigo |
Makati OKBet Kings | Vis Valencia | Don Dulay |
Manila Stars | Maximino Dayandante, Jr. | Tylon Darjuan |
Muntinlupa Cagers | Vincent Salvador | Jack Azcueta |
Pasig City MCW Sports | Ogie Gumatay | Boyet Fernandez |
Quezon City Toda Aksyon | Alvin Grey | Teng Torcuator |
Valenzuela XUR Homes Realty Inc. | Lester Alvarez | Jhon Velasquez |
Mid-season | ||
Bacolod City of Smiles | Monel Kallos | Vincent Salvador |
Bataan Risers | Ricky Dandan | Alex Callueng |
Bicol Volcanoes | Vis Valencia | Jason Santiago |
Bulacan Kuyas | Alvin Grey Jerry Codinera |
Jerry Codinera Joseph Mabagos |
GenSan Warriors | Jesus Ramon Pido | Rich Alvarez |
Iloilo United Royals | Manu Inigo | MC Abolucion |
Manila Stars | Tylon Darjuan Bam Ledesma |
Bam Ledesma Bimbot Anquilo |
Muntinlupa Cagers | Jack Azcueta | Aldrin Morante |
Negros Pau Muscovados | Rolando Aledron, Jr. | Bonnie Garcia |
Quezon City Toda Aksyon | Teng Torcuator Weng Adina |
Weng Adina Egay Macaraya |
San Juan Knights | Randy Alcantara | Jinggoy Estrada |
Valenzuela XUR Homes Realty Inc. | Jhon Velasquez | Eric Martinez |
Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines | Vic Ycasiano | Louie Alas |
Pre-season
This season was preceded by the 2023 MPBL Preseason Invitational, which used a similar format to the 2021 Invitational, but downsized because of the smaller eight-team pool. The tournament ran for one week from February 21–27, 2023 at the Lagao Gymnasium in General Santos, the home arena of the GenSan Warriors.[2]
The tournament was won by the Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines after beating the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards in the final game with a score of 88–80, with Dexter Maiquez winning MVP honors.[4]
Opening ceremony
The opening ceremony was held on March 11, 2023 at Quezon Convention Center in Lucena, Quezon. Rapper Andrew E. and singer Marcelito Pomoy were both among the performers to kick off the regular season. Like previous seasons, a muse contest followed wherein some teams took part in.
The first game was between the Rizal Golden Coolers and the Bataan Risers, while the first home game featured the two expansion teams this season, with the Quezon Huskers hosting the Negros Muscovados.
Regular season
Format
The 29 teams play in a single round-robin format, playing one game against all other teams in the league for a total of 28 games. In each gameday, a series of games is played in a designated home arena, with the home team usually playing in the final game.
The top eight teams in each division will advance to a four-round, single-elimination playoffs, playing in best-of-three series in the first three rounds, and a best-of-five series in the National Finals, with homecourt advantage alternating between the higher seeds of each series in the first two rounds.
Postponed and cancelled games
- The Bacoor City–Bataan and Quezon–Marikina games, originally scheduled for September 22, 2023 at Marikina Sports Center, were postponed due to health concerns brought by volcanic smog. Both were then postponed to October 3, 2023, while the venue remained unchanged.[5]
Standings
North Division
Шаблон:2023 MPBL Northern Division standings
South Division
Шаблон:2023 MPBL Southern Division standings
Results
Each team plays every team once. Number of asterisks after each score denotes number of overtimes played. {{#invoke:Sports results|main|team_header=Teams |font_size=90% | source=Standings | update= complete | matches_style=BSR | solid_cell=grey | ot_note=yes
|team1=BCD |name_BCD = Bacolod |team2=BCR |name_BCR = Bacoor |team3=BAN |name_BAN = Bataan |team4=BTG |name_BTG = Шаблон:Nowrap |team5=BCL |name_BCL = Bicol |team6=BUL |name_BUL = Bulacan |team7=CAL |name_CAL = Caloocan |team8=GSW |name_GSW = GenSan |team9=ILO |name_ILO = Iloilo |team10=IMS |name_IMS = Imus |team11=LAG |name_LAG = Laguna |team12=MKT |name_MKT = Makati |team13=MNL |name_MNL = Manila |team14=MAR |name_MAR = Marikina |team15=MDR |name_MDR = Mindoro |team16=MUN |name_MUN = Muntinlupa |team17=NEG |name_NEG = Negros |team18=NEC |name_NEC = Nueva Ecija |team19=PAM |name_PAM = Pampanga |team20=PAR |name_PAR = Parañaque |team21=PSY |name_PSY = Pasay |team22=PSG |name_PSG = Pasig City |team23=QZN |name_QZN = Quezon |team24=QCC |name_QCC = Quezon City |team25=RZL |name_RZL = Rizal |team26=SJK |name_SJK = San Juan |team27=SAR |name_SAR = Sarangani |team28=VAL |name_VAL = Valenzuela |team29=ZAM |name_ZAM = Zamboanga
| match_BCD_BCR= 86–91 | match_BCD_BAN= 73–69 | match_BCD_BTG= 74–105 | match_BCD_BCL= 93–82 | match_BCD_BUL= 85–84 | match_BCD_CAL= 62–67 | match_BCD_GSW= 80–87 | match_BCD_ILO= 73–80 | match_BCD_IMS= 68–74 | match_BCD_LAG= 84–66 | match_BCD_MKT= 58–63 | match_BCD_MNL= 90–86 | match_BCD_MAR= 67–79 | match_BCD_MDR= 69–60 | match_BCD_MUN= 73–72 | match_BCD_NEG= 88–102 | match_BCD_NEC= 72–90 | match_BCD_PAM= 86–103 | match_BCD_PAR= 77–71 | match_BCD_PSY= 63–67 | match_BCD_PSG= 55–61 | match_BCD_QZN= 56–63 | match_BCD_QCC= 91–75 | match_BCD_RZL= 63–72 | match_BCD_SJK= 69–80 | match_BCD_SAR= 95–91 | match_BCD_VAL= 102–98 | match_BCD_ZAM= 77–89
| match_BCR_BAN= 93–65 | match_BCR_BTG= 71–64 | match_BCR_BCL= 113–75 | match_BCR_BUL= 78–69 | match_BCR_CAL= 75–84** | result_BCR_CAL=OT | match_BCR_GSW= 74–68 | match_BCR_ILO= 74–69* | result_BCR_ILO=OT | match_BCR_IMS= 60–52 | match_BCR_LAG= 75–65 | match_BCR_MKT= 81–77 | match_BCR_MNL= 76–62 | match_BCR_MAR= 75–55 | match_BCR_MDR= 95–76 | match_BCR_MUN= 74–73 | match_BCR_NEG= 88–72 | match_BCR_NEC= 75–83 | match_BCR_PAM= 70–78 | match_BCR_PAR= 83–58 | match_BCR_PSY= 79–65 | match_BCR_PSG= 72–79 | match_BCR_QZN= 75–43 | match_BCR_QCC= 93–58 | match_BCR_RZL= 86–69 | match_BCR_SJK= 73–49 | match_BCR_SAR= 85–70 | match_BCR_VAL= 76–68 | match_BCR_ZAM= 81–92
| match_BAN_BTG= 60–72 | match_BAN_BCL= 101–58 | match_BAN_BUL= 65–73 | match_BAN_CAL= 71–77 | match_BAN_GSW= 65–99 | match_BAN_ILO= 89–77 | match_BAN_IMS= 68–75 | match_BAN_LAG= 20–0 |match_BAN_LAG_note=The Bataan–Laguna game was forfeited due to Laguna's late arrival. As per FIBA rules, Bataan won the game and was awarded a score of 20–0. | match_BAN_MKT= 68–65 | match_BAN_MNL= 60–62 | match_BAN_MAR= 76–73 | match_BAN_MDR= 72–66 | match_BAN_MUN= 85–90 | match_BAN_NEG= 67–64 | match_BAN_NEC= 69–72 | match_BAN_PAM= 72–74 | match_BAN_PAR= 92–56 | match_BAN_PSY= 76–77 | match_BAN_PSG= 67–70 | match_BAN_QZN= 64–61 | match_BAN_QCC= 80–68 | match_BAN_RZL= 70–61 | match_BAN_SJK= 84–86 | match_BAN_SAR= 95–77 | match_BAN_VAL= 80–76 | match_BAN_ZAM= 55–74
| match_BTG_BCL= 114–66 | match_BTG_BUL= 76–60 | match_BTG_CAL= 80–67 | match_BTG_GSW= 75–58 | match_BTG_ILO= 78–55 | match_BTG_IMS= 70–71 | match_BTG_LAG= 97–62 | match_BTG_MKT= 80–82 | match_BTG_MNL= 94–79 | match_BTG_MAR= 82–56 | match_BTG_MDR= 98–70 | match_BTG_MUN= 90–84* | result_BTG_MUN=OT | match_BTG_NEG= 83–62 | match_BTG_NEC= 56–68 | match_BTG_PAM= 95–92 | match_BTG_PAR= 92–58 | match_BTG_PSY= 69–54 | match_BTG_PSG= 80–73 | match_BTG_QZN= 84–80* | result_BTG_QZN=OT | match_BTG_QCC= 111–63 | match_BTG_RZL= 78–70 | match_BTG_SJK= 76–91 | match_BTG_SAR= 63–56 | match_BTG_VAL= 104–55 | match_BTG_ZAM= 74–81
| match_BCL_BUL= 107–115 | match_BCL_CAL= 81–109 | match_BCL_GSW= 80–121 | match_BCL_ILO= 77–109 | match_BCL_IMS= 66–107 | match_BCL_LAG= 80–89 | match_BCL_MKT= 56–73 | match_BCL_MNL= 104–113 | match_BCL_MAR= 59–100 | match_BCL_MDR= 96–93 | match_BCL_MUN= 58–84 | match_BCL_NEG= 76–121 | match_BCL_NEC= 86–129 | match_BCL_PAM= 87–132 | match_BCL_PAR= 55–75 | match_BCL_PSY= 68–75 | match_BCL_PSG= 75–115 | match_BCL_QZN= 74–96 | match_BCL_QCC= 81–85 | match_BCL_RZL= 78–82 | match_BCL_SJK= 63–82 | match_BCL_SAR= 65–73 | match_BCL_VAL= 78–82 | match_BCL_ZAM= 64–93
| match_BUL_CAL= 58–70 | match_BUL_GSW= 69–87 | match_BUL_ILO= 85–76 | match_BUL_IMS= 66–125 | match_BUL_LAG= 105–114 | match_BUL_MKT= 76–72 | match_BUL_MNL= 68–72 | match_BUL_MAR= 73–118 | match_BUL_MDR= 73–86 | match_BUL_MUN= 61–78 | match_BUL_NEG= 64–66 | match_BUL_NEC= 67–76 | match_BUL_PAM= 88–121 | match_BUL_PAR= 56–69 | match_BUL_PSY= 56–84 | match_BUL_PSG= 79–110 | match_BUL_QZN= 60–73 | match_BUL_QCC= 100–84 | match_BUL_RZL= 70–87 | match_BUL_SJK= 68–108 | match_BUL_SAR= 75–73 | match_BUL_VAL= 75–71 | match_BUL_ZAM= 90–111
| match_CAL_GSW= 90–95 | match_CAL_ILO= 91–87* | result_CAL_ILO=OT | match_CAL_IMS= 80–71 | match_CAL_LAG= 101–81 | match_CAL_MKT= 76–72 | match_CAL_MNL= 79–75 | match_CAL_MAR= 67–75 | match_CAL_MDR= 99–74 | match_CAL_MUN= 81–80 | match_CAL_NEG= 84–82 | match_CAL_NEC= 60–67 | match_CAL_PAM= 68–76 | match_CAL_PAR= 86–80 | match_CAL_PSY= 79–62 | match_CAL_PSG= 74–82 | match_CAL_QZN= 64–67 | match_CAL_QCC= 81–49 | match_CAL_RZL= 108–82 | match_CAL_SJK= 68–76 | match_CAL_SAR= 138–59 | match_CAL_VAL= 83–72 | match_CAL_ZAM= 93–74
| match_GSW_ILO= 86–84 | match_GSW_IMS= 68–64 | match_GSW_LAG= 89–77 | match_GSW_MKT= 72–79 | match_GSW_MNL= 82–70 | match_GSW_MAR= 85–80 | match_GSW_MDR= 87–78 | match_GSW_MUN= 60–67 | match_GSW_NEG= 88–74 | match_GSW_NEC= 93–97 | match_GSW_PAM= 81–83* | result_GSW_PAM=OT | match_GSW_PAR= 89–82 | match_GSW_PSY= 89–55 | match_GSW_PSG= 91–76 | match_GSW_QZN= 89–71 | match_GSW_QCC= 118–77 | match_GSW_RZL= 80–78 | match_GSW_SJK= 83–88 | match_GSW_SAR= 114–92 | match_GSW_VAL= 109–86 | match_GSW_ZAM= 74–71
| match_ILO_IMS= 58–61 | match_ILO_LAG= 57–55 | match_ILO_MKT= 80–87 | match_ILO_MNL= 70–66 | match_ILO_MAR= 71–83 | match_ILO_MDR= 86–79 | match_ILO_MUN= 80–72 | match_ILO_NEG= 78–82 | match_ILO_NEC= 74–80 | match_ILO_PAM= 66–93 | match_ILO_PAR= 79–92 | match_ILO_PSY= 84–85 | match_ILO_PSG= 63–75 | match_ILO_QZN= 73–64 | match_ILO_QCC= 77–51 | match_ILO_RZL= 78–75 | match_ILO_SJK= 73–75 | match_ILO_SAR= 100–98 | match_ILO_VAL= 82–79 | match_ILO_ZAM= 86–80
| match_IMS_LAG= 64–48 | match_IMS_MKT= 83–84* | result_IMS_MKT=OT | match_IMS_MNL= 72–66 | match_IMS_MAR= 103–89 | match_IMS_MDR= 96–74 | match_IMS_MUN= 90–80 | match_IMS_NEG= 88–83* | result_IMS_NEG=OT | match_IMS_NEC= 63–84 | match_IMS_PAM= 72–93 | match_IMS_PAR= 81–86 | match_IMS_PSY= 68–74 | match_IMS_PSG= 60–79 | match_IMS_QZN= 75–77 | match_IMS_QCC= 79–58 | match_IMS_RZL= 65–71 | match_IMS_SJK= 82–93 | match_IMS_SAR= 90–87 | match_IMS_VAL= 80–66 | match_IMS_ZAM= 54–71
| match_LAG_MKT= 67–72 | match_LAG_MNL= — |match_LAG_MNL_note=The Laguna–Manila game, originally scheduled for September 22, 2023, was going to be postponed due to health concerns brought by volcanic smog. It was later cancelled due to it having no effect on playoff standings. | match_LAG_MAR= 87–94 | match_LAG_MDR= 74–78 | match_LAG_MUN= 62–70 | match_LAG_NEG= 72–76* | result_LAG_NEG=OT | match_LAG_NEC= 70–97 | match_LAG_PAM= 85–109 | match_LAG_PAR= 74–68 | match_LAG_PSY= 78–88 | match_LAG_PSG= 72–84 | match_LAG_QZN= 76–101 | match_LAG_QCC= 102–94 | match_LAG_RZL= 71–75 | match_LAG_SJK= 63–110 | match_LAG_SAR= 85–101 | match_LAG_VAL= 69–73 | match_LAG_ZAM= 62–92
| match_MKT_MNL= 86–64 | match_MKT_MAR= 73–71 | match_MKT_MDR= 77–60 | match_MKT_MUN= 66–67 | match_MKT_NEG= 75–86 | match_MKT_NEC= 68–61 | match_MKT_PAM= 102–97* | result_MKT_PAM=OT | match_MKT_PAR= 76–65 | match_MKT_PSY= 76–61 | match_MKT_PSG= 75–70 | match_MKT_QZN= 72–80 | match_MKT_QCC= 92–70 | match_MKT_RZL= 81–73 | match_MKT_SJK= 95–84 | match_MKT_SAR= 113–88 | match_MKT_VAL= 86–60 | match_MKT_ZAM= 95–75
| match_MNL_MAR= 77–79 | match_MNL_MDR= 78–80 | match_MNL_MUN= 74–85 | match_MNL_NEG= 60–69 | match_MNL_NEC= 98–107 | match_MNL_PAM= 63–91 | match_MNL_PAR= 72–74 | match_MNL_PSY= 70–77 | match_MNL_PSG= 77–89 | match_MNL_QZN= 62–73 | match_MNL_QCC= 90–100* | result_MNL_QCC=OT | match_MNL_RZL= 94–98 | match_MNL_SJK= 85–109 | match_MNL_SAR= 64–81 | match_MNL_VAL= 93–83 | match_MNL_ZAM= 80–105
| match_MAR_MDR= 96–90 | match_MAR_MUN= 75–79* | result_MAR_MUN=OT | match_MAR_NEG= 69–58 | match_MAR_NEC= 86–88* | result_MAR_NEC=OT | match_MAR_PAM= 75–83 | match_MAR_PAR= 95–89 | match_MAR_PSY= 72–75* | result_MAR_PSY=OT | match_MAR_PSG= 66–71 | match_MAR_QZN= 73–70 | match_MAR_QCC= 89–50 | match_MAR_RZL= 90–70 | match_MAR_SJK= 75–73 | match_MAR_SAR= 103–105* | result_MAR_SAR=OT | match_MAR_VAL= 81–68 | match_MAR_ZAM= 74–71
| match_MDR_MUN= 75–84 | match_MDR_NEG= 77–92 | match_MDR_NEC= 69–84 | match_MDR_PAM= 70–91 | match_MDR_PAR= 80–84 | match_MDR_PSY= 86–89* | result_MDR_PSY=OT | match_MDR_PSG= 79–88 | match_MDR_QZN= 80–85 | match_MDR_QCC= 79–77 | match_MDR_RZL= 68–75 | match_MDR_SJK= 100–116 | match_MDR_SAR= 107–97 | match_MDR_VAL= 110–93 | match_MDR_ZAM= 83–102
| match_MUN_NEG= 77–71 | match_MUN_NEC= 67–71 | match_MUN_PAM= 73–87 | match_MUN_PAR= 73–63 | match_MUN_PSY= 71–72 | match_MUN_PSG= 87–84* | result_MUN_PSG=OT | match_MUN_QZN= 78–85 | match_MUN_QCC= 76–43 | match_MUN_RZL= 64–69 | match_MUN_SJK= 91–90 | match_MUN_SAR= 105–104* | result_MUN_SAR=OT | match_MUN_VAL= 89–79 | match_MUN_ZAM= 67–89
| match_NEG_NEC= 72–94 | match_NEG_PAM= 66–79 | match_NEG_PAR= 74–78 | match_NEG_PSY= 73–79 | match_NEG_PSG= 76–85 | match_NEG_QZN= 80–82 | match_NEG_QCC= 77–61 | match_NEG_RZL= 69–78 | match_NEG_SJK= 66–73 | match_NEG_SAR= 103–109* | result_NEG_SAR=OT | match_NEG_VAL= 94–75 | match_NEG_ZAM= 71–72
| match_NEC_PAM= 64–76 | match_NEC_PAR= 91–74 | match_NEC_PSY= 88–79 | match_NEC_PSG= 69–65 | match_NEC_QZN= 86–87* | result_NEC_QZN=OT | match_NEC_QCC= 95–53 | match_NEC_RZL= 87–70 | match_NEC_SJK= 99–97* | result_NEC_SJK=OT | match_NEC_SAR= 123–134** | result_NEC_SAR=OT | match_NEC_VAL= 107–78 | match_NEC_ZAM= 65–67
| match_PAM_PAR= 88–82 | match_PAM_PSY= 108–89 | match_PAM_PSG= 81–66 | match_PAM_QZN= 83–60 | match_PAM_QCC= 115–79 | match_PAM_RZL= 93–80 | match_PAM_SJK= 89–73 | match_PAM_SAR= 99–92 | match_PAM_VAL= 79–55 | match_PAM_ZAM= 77–71
| match_PAR_PSY= 79–98 | match_PAR_PSG= 58–96 | match_PAR_QZN= 61–75 | match_PAR_QCC= 87–73 | match_PAR_RZL= 79–80 | match_PAR_SJK= 82–88 | match_PAR_SAR= 77–75 | match_PAR_VAL= 84–75 | match_PAR_ZAM= 86–77* | result_PAR_ZAM=OT
| match_PSY_PSG= 64–77 | match_PSY_QZN= 49–64 | match_PSY_QCC= 72–64 | match_PSY_RZL= 65–59 | match_PSY_SJK= 75–74 | match_PSY_SAR= 69–84 | match_PSY_VAL= 89–60 | match_PSY_ZAM= 66–77
| match_PSG_QZN= 58–74 | match_PSG_QCC= 96–72 | match_PSG_RZL= 82–64 | match_PSG_SJK= 90–75 | match_PSG_SAR= 65–82 | match_PSG_VAL= 85–62 | match_PSG_ZAM= 93–95* | result_PSG_ZAM=OT
| match_QZN_QCC= 81–63 | match_QZN_RZL= 74–73 | match_QZN_SJK= 69–98 | match_QZN_SAR= 87–92* | result_QZN_SAR=OT | match_QZN_VAL= 89–77 | match_QZN_ZAM= 70–66
| match_QCC_RZL= 66–102 | match_QCC_SJK= 77–113 | match_QCC_SAR= 68–94 | match_QCC_VAL= 88–79 | match_QCC_ZAM= 66–99
| match_RZL_SJK= 65–79 | match_RZL_SAR= 77–71 | match_RZL_VAL= 80–85 | match_RZL_ZAM= 57–74
| match_SJK_SAR= 103–87 | match_SJK_VAL= 115–86 | match_SJK_ZAM= 66–80
| match_SAR_VAL= 107–98 | match_SAR_ZAM= 63–83
| match_VAL_ZAM= 54–98 }}
Playoffs
Шаблон:Main The 2023 MPBL playoffs began on October 6, 2023.
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 homecourt advantage, the higher-seeded team, are shown in italics. Шаблон:2023 MPBL Playoffs bracket
Summary
First Round
Team 1 | Series | Team 2 | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 |
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North Division | |||||
(1) Pampanga Giant Lanterns | 2–0 | (8) Marikina Shoemasters | 82–70 | 81–61 | — |
(2) Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards | 2–0 | (7) Pasay Voyagers | 85–81 | 71–62 | — |
(3) Makati OKBet Kings | 0–2 | (6) San Juan Knights | 84–95 | 92–95 (2OT) |
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(4) Caloocan Batang Kankaloo | 2–1 | Шаблон:Nowrap | 71–69 | 61–65 | 68–60 |
South Division | |||||
(1) Bacoor City Strikers | 2–1 | (8) Iloilo United Royals | 86–89 | 92–52 | 72–61 |
(2) Batangas City Embassy Chill | 2–0 | (7) Imus SV Squad | 78–71 | 61–59 | — |
(3) GenSan Warriors | 2–1 | (6) Muntinlupa Cagers | 79–70 | 91–99 | 85–78 |
Шаблон:Nowrap | 2–1 | (5) Quezon Huskers | 77–68 | 58–65 | 88–76 |
Division Semifinals
Team 1 | Series | Team 2 | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 |
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North Division | |||||
(1) Pampanga Giant Lanterns | 2–0 | (4) Caloocan Batang Kankaloo | 74–63 | 93–77 | — |
(2) Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards | 0–2 | (6) San Juan Knights | 82–86 | 80–88 | — |
South Division | |||||
(1) Bacoor City Strikers | 2–0 | Шаблон:Nowrap | 61–56 | 78–72 | — |
Шаблон:Nowrap | 2–1 | (3) GenSan Warriors | 81–75 | 55–61 | 66–62 |
Division Finals
Team 1 | Series | Team 2 | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 |
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North Division | |||||
Шаблон:Nowrap | 2–0 | (6) San Juan Knights | 86–82 | 82–76 | — |
South Division | |||||
(1) Bacoor City Strikers | 2–0 | Шаблон:Nowrap | 89–68 | 54–49 | — |
Team 1 | Series | Team 2 | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Game 5 |
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Шаблон:Nowrap | 3–0 | Шаблон:Nowrap | 71–58 | 68–65 | 82–77 | — | — |
All-Star Game
The 2023 MPBL All-Star Game, the league's fourth overall, took place on September 16, 2023 at the Bataan People's Center in Balanga, Bataan, the home arena of the Bataan Risers. The North Division finally won against the South Division after three seasons, with a score of 99–91, with All-Star MVP honors going to Justine Baltazar.
Lineups
The two coaches of each division's top-seeded team up to that point coached the all-star rosters of their respective divisions. On September 1, 2023, it was revealed that Governor Dennis Pineda of the Pampanga Giant Lanterns will coach the North All-Stars, and Alex Angeles of the Bacoor City Strikers will coach the South All-Stars.
The South Division reserves were announced on September 9, 2023. Former MVP John Wilson of the GenSan Warriors earned his second all-star selection alongside Marco Balagtas of the Muntinlupa Cagers, the latter joined teammate and first-time all-star JL Delos Santos. CJ Catapusan and Renzo Navarro both made their all-star debuts for Iloilo while Lucena mayor Mark Alcala earned his first selection for Quezon. Bacoor City's James Kwekuteye, Batangas City's Mark Neil Cruz, Imus's Jimboy Estrada, and Zamboanga's Joseph Gabayni also earned their first all-star selections.
The South Division starters were announced on September 10, 2023. Kyt Jimenez of the GenSan Warriors and reigning MVP Jaycee Marcelino of the Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines started for the second straight season after earning their second all-star selections. Starters that also made their first appearance in the All-Star Game include Bacoor City's Michael Cañete, Batangas City's Jeckster Apinan, and Imus's Poypoy Actub.
The North Division reserves were announced on September 11, 2023. Troy Mallillin of the Rizal Golden Coolers made his second all-star appearance alongside teammate Jboy Gob, who made his first all-star appearance. Representing the hosting Bataan Risers was first-time all-star Yves Sazon. All joining the All-Star Game for the first time were Bulacan's Rence Alcoriza, Makati's Emman Calo, Marikina's Felipe Chavez, Nueva Ecija's Roi Sumang, Pasig City's Jason Ballesteros and Ryan Costello, and San Juan's Adrian Nocum.
The North Division starters were announced on September 12, 2023. Robby Celiz of the Makati OKBet Kings and Will McAloney of the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards made their second all-star appearance, with the former also earning his first starter selection. The Pampanga duo of Justine Baltazar and Encho Serrano made their all-star debuts alongside San Juan's Orlan Wamar Jr.
The South Division replacements were announced on September 15, 2023. Jhan Nermal of the Bacoor City Strikers started in place of injured teammate Michael Cañete. Iloilo's CJ Catapusan opted out for personal reasons and was replaced by teammate Josh Flores as a reserve. Muntinlupa's John Amores took the reserve spot of JL Delos Santos due to the latter's collegiate commitments with José Rizal University.
Pos | Player | Team | |
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Starters | |||
Justine Baltazar | Pampanga Giant Lanterns | ||
Robby Celiz | Makati OKBet Kings | ||
Will McAloney | Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards | ||
Encho Serrano | Pampanga Giant Lanterns | ||
Orlan Wamar Jr. | San Juan Knights | ||
Reserves | |||
Rence Alcoriza | Bulacan Kuyas | ||
Jason Ballesteros | Pasig City MCW Sports | ||
Emman Calo | Makati OKBet Kings | ||
Felipe Chavez | Marikina Shoemasters | ||
Ryan Costello | Pasig City MCW Sports | ||
Jboy Gob | Rizal Golden Coolers | ||
Troy Mallillin | Rizal Golden Coolers | ||
Adrian Nocum | San Juan Knights | ||
Yves Sazon | Bataan Risers | ||
Roi Sumang | Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards | ||
Head coach: Dennis Pineda (Pampanga Giant Lanterns) |
Pos | Player | Team | |
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Starters | |||
Poypoy Actub | Imus SV Squad | ||
Jeckster Apinan | Batangas City Embassy Chill | ||
Kyt Jimenez | GenSan Warriors | ||
Jaycee Marcelino | Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines | ||
Jhan NermalШаблон:Efn | Bacoor City Strikers | ||
Reserves | |||
Mark Alcala | Quezon Huskers | ||
John AmoresШаблон:Efn | Muntinlupa Cagers | ||
Marco Balagtas | Muntinlupa Cagers | ||
Mark Neil Cruz | Batangas City Embassy Chill | ||
Jimboy Estrada | Imus SV Squad | ||
Josh FloresШаблон:Efn | Iloilo United Royals | ||
Joseph Gabayni | Шаблон:Nowrap | ||
Шаблон:Nowrap | Bacoor City Strikers | ||
Renzo Navarro | Iloilo United Royals | ||
John Wilson | GenSan Warriors | ||
Head coach: Alex Angeles (Bacoor City Strikers) |
- Notes
Game
Pre-game events
Before the game itself, a series of events preceded it, all returning from the previous edition. These include the Executives' Game, Three-Point Shootout, and Slam Dunk Showdown.
Executives' Game
MPBL founder Manny Pacquiao his second Excutives' Game MVP award as the South Executives defeated the North Executives for the first time with a score of 114–63.
Representative | Team |
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Lavin Castro | Pasay Voyagers |
Xandrei Cruz | Rizal Golden Coolers |
Ronnie Dojillo | Caloocan Batang Kankaloo |
Don Dulay | Makati OKBet Kings |
Jinggoy Estrada | San Juan Knights |
Aurelio Gonzales III | Pampanga Giant Lanterns |
Alfonso Kaw | Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards |
Cezar Mancao | Manila Stars |
Jett Nisay | Bataan Risers |
Voltaire Ora | Valenzuela XUR Homes Realty Inc. |
Richard Rosales | Pasig City MCW Sports |
JC Tan | Quezon City Toda Aksyon |
Elvis Tolentino | Marikina Shoemasters |
Jemal Vizcarra | Parañaque Patriots |
Rhonz Yuzon | Bulacan Kuyas |
Head coach: Francis Ocampo (Rizal Golden Coolers) |
Representative | Team | |
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Ross Alvarez | Bacolod City of Smiles | |
Emmanuel Anonuevo | Laguna Krah Asia | |
Nini Arquiza | Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines | |
Marlou Aquino | Bacoor City Strikers | |
Jojo Cunanan | Imus SV Squad | |
Mermann Flores | GenSan Warriors | |
Kaizer Galvez | Muntinlupa Cagers | |
John Gilbor | Negros Muscovados | |
Jay Javelosa | Iloilo United Royals | |
Ralph Lim | Quezon Huskers | |
Manny Pacquiao | Шаблон:N/a | |
Ruel Pacquiao | Sarangani Marlins | |
Gerry Tee | Batangas City Embassy Chill | |
Bengie Teodoro | Mindoro Disiplinados | |
Denzel Wong | Bicol Volcanoes | |
Head coach: Cris Conwi (Bacoor City Strikers) |
Game
Three-Point Shooutout
Player | Team | First round | Final round |
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Orlan Wamar Jr. | San Juan Knights | 21 | 20 |
Domark Matillano | Bacolod City of Smiles | 17 | 18 |
Robbie Manalang | Pasig City MCW Sports | 19 | 14 |
Levi Hernandez | Batangas City Embassy Chill | 16 | rowspan="9" Шаблон:N/a |
Jonathan Uyloan | Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards | 16 | |
Al Francis Tamsi | Quezon Huskers | 15 | |
Joshua Santos | Bataan Risers | 14 | |
Enzo Joson | GenSan Warriors | 13 | |
James Castro | Bataan Risers | 12 | |
John Umali | Parañaque Patriots | 12 | |
Jeramer Cabanag | Caloocan Batang Kankaloo | 10 | |
Jayson Apolonio | Pampanga Giant Lanterns | 7 | |
Val Acuña | Muntinlupa Cagers | colspan="2" Шаблон:N/a |
- Notes
- Player highlighted in gold is the event's defending champion.
- Players highlighted in green are contestants from the hosting team.
Slam Dunk Showdown
Player | Team | First round | Final round |
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CJ Gania | Pampanga Giant Lanterns | 89 Шаблон:Small | 50 |
Justine Guevarra | Bulacan Kuyas | 90 Шаблон:Small | 45 |
Poypoy Actub | Imus SV Squad | 99 Шаблон:Small | 32 |
Ximone Xandagon | Quezon Huskers | 85 Шаблон:Small | rowspan="2" Шаблон:N/a |
Mike Alvarez | GenSan Warriors | 75 Шаблон:Small | |
Val Fornilos | Marikina Shoemasters | rowspan="3" colspan="2" Шаблон:N/a | |
Alex Ramos | Bataan Risers | ||
Rhinwil Yambing | San Juan Knights |
- Notes
- Players highlighted in green are contestants from the hosting team.
Records and milestones
Records
- May 30, 2023 – Justine Baltazar of the Pampanga Giant Lanterns broke the single-game rebounding record, with 27 rebounds against the Bataan Risers.[6]
- June 3, 2023:
- Jeff Viernes of the Sarangani Marlins broke the single-game scoring record, with 50 points against the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards, beating the previous record held by John Wilson in 2019.[7]
- Sarangani won 134–123, putting an end to Nueva Ecija's 32-game regular season winning streak, which began at the start of the 2022 season. The 257 total points scored between the two teams is also the most such in a single game.[7]
- August 2, 2023 – Poypoy Actub of the Imus SV Squad broke the single-game dunking record, with 7 dunks against the Bulacan Kuyas.[8]
- September 30, 2023 – The Pampanga Giant Lanterns tied the record for most wins in a single season, earning its 26th win against the San Juan Knights. The San Juan Knights and Davao Occidental Tigers both had 26 wins in the 2019–20 season.
Milestones
- March 11, 2023 – James Castro becomes the 14th player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- March 20, 2023 – Chito Jaime becomes the 15th player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- March 25, 2023 – Allan Mangahas becomes the 16th player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- March 27, 2023 – Alwyn Alday becomes the 17th player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- March 30, 2023 – Felix Apreku becomes the second player to reach 1,000 MPBL career rebounds.
- May 22, 2023 – Mark Montuano becomes the 18th player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- May 27, 2023 – Chris Bitoon becomes the 19th player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- May 30, 2023 – Dhon Reverente becomes the 20th player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- June 7, 2023:
- Paul Sanga becomes the 21st player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- Reil Cervantes becomes the 22nd player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- James Martinez becomes the 23rd player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- June 26, 2023 – Dhon Reverente becomes the second player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points and rebounds.
- July 5, 2023 – Jeff Viernes becomes the 24th player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- August 18, 2023 – Robin Roño becomes the 25th player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- October 14, 2023 – Jhaymo Eguilos becomes the 26th player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- October 24, 2023 – Dave Moralde becomes the 27th player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
Statistics
Individual statistical leaders
Category | Player | Team | Statistic |
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Points per game | Jeff Viernes | Sarangani Marlins | 17.7 |
Rebounds per game | Justine Baltazar | Pampanga Giant Lanterns | 16.9 |
Assists per game | Paulo Hubalde | Mindoro Disiplinados | 8.3 |
Steals per game | Jeckster Apinan | Batangas City Embassy Chill | 2.3 |
Blocks per game | Jason Ballesteros | Pasig City MCW Sports | 1.5 |
Fouls per game | Jamil Gabawan Ryan Ongteco |
Bataan Risers Iloilo United Royals |
3.2 |
Minutes per game | Justine Baltazar | Pampanga Giant Lanterns | 31.3 |
FG% | Justine Baltazar | Pampanga Giant Lanterns | 54.4% |
FT% | Rafael Are | Sarangani Marlins | 83.1% |
3FG% | Rodel Vaygan | Mindoro Disiplinados | 43.7% |
Team statistical leaders
Category | Team | Statistic |
---|---|---|
Points per game | Pampanga Giant Lanterns | 88.9 |
Rebounds per game | Pampanga Giant Lanterns | 55.8 |
Assists per game | Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards | 25.7 |
Steals per game | Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards | 10.4 |
Blocks per game | Marikina Shoemasters | 3.9 |
Turnovers per game | Bicol Volcanoes | 17.8 |
Awards
Individual season awards
Most of the league's individual season awards were given out on November 28, 2023 before game 2 of the National Finals series at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga. The Finals Most Valuable Player and Coach of the Year were awarded at the conclusion of the National Finals on December 2, 2023 at Strike Gymnasium in Bacoor, Cavite.
Two new awards were introduced this season, these awards are the Most Improved Player and the Impact Player of the Year.
Award | Recipient | Team |
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Most Valuable Player | Justine Baltazar | Pampanga Giant Lanterns |
Finals Most Valuable Player | Justine Baltazar | Pampanga Giant Lanterns |
Defensive Player of the Year | Jason Ballesteros | Pasig City MCW Sports |
Rookie of the Year | Adrian Nocum | San Juan Knights |
Homegrown Player of the Year | Cris Masaglang | GenSan Warriors |
Most Improved Player | Jhan Nermal | Bacoor City Strikers |
Impact Player of the Year | Poypoy Actub | Imus SV Squad |
Coach of the Year | Dennis Pineda | Pampanga Giant Lanterns |
Executive of the Year | Manuel Carlos Ilagan Jr. | Bataan Risers |
MPBL Sportsmanship Award | Jay-R Taganas | Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards |
All-MPBL teams
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Players of the Week
For the first time in league history, the Player of the Week is given during the playoffs, where it is known as the Playoffs Performer of the Week.
Week | Player | Stat Line | Ref. |
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Regular season | |||
March 11–18, 2023 | Jerick Nacpil (Bulacan Kuyas) |
22.0 Points 10.0 Rebounds |
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March 19–26, 2023 | Jimboy Estrada (Imus SV Squad) |
26.0 Points 5.0 Rebounds 6.0 Assists 3.0 Steals |
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March 27–April 1, 2023 | Shane Menina (Pasig City MCW Sports) |
17.5 Points 4.0 Rebounds 3.5 Assists 2.5 Steals |
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April 13–15, 2023 | Troy Mallillin (Rizal Golden Coolers) |
22.0 Points 14.0 Rebounds |
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April 16–23, 2023 | Laurenz Victoria (Pasay Voyagers) |
26.0 Points 4.0 Assists 3.0 Steals |
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April 24–29, 2023 | Agem Miranda (Oriental Mindoro Disiplinados) |
33.0 Points 11.0 Rebounds 13.0 Assists |
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April 30–May 6, 2023 | Justine Baltazar (Pampanga Giant Lanterns) |
26.0 Points 22.0 Rebounds |
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May 7–13, 2023 | Justine Baltazar (2) (Pampanga Giant Lanterns) |
23.5 Points 16.5 Rebounds 2.0 Steals 1.5 Blocks |
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May 14–21, 2023 | Justine Baltazar (3) (Pampanga Giant Lanterns) |
20.5 Points 23.5 Rebounds 4.0 Assists 2.5 Blocks |
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May 22–28, 2023 | Jhan Nermal (Bacoor City Strikers) |
23.0 Points 5/7 3FGs |
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May 29–June 4, 2023 | Jeff Viernes (Sarangani Marlins) |
50.0 Points 8.0 Assists 9/14 3FGs |
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June 5–11, 2023 | Justine Baltazar (4) (Pampanga Giant Lanterns) |
16.5 Points 15.5 Rebounds 6.0 Assists |
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June 12–18, 2023 | Jhan Nermal (2) (Bacoor City Strikers) |
24.0 Points 14.0 Rebounds 3.0 Assists |
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June 19–24, 2023 | Jaymar Gimpayan (Imus SV Squad) |
19.0 Points 21.0 Rebounds 5.0 Assists 5.0 Blocks |
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June 25–July 2, 2023 | Justine Baltazar (5) (Pampanga Giant Lanterns) |
21.0 Points 22.5 Rebounds 4.5 Assists |
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July 3–9, 2023 | Ryan Costelo (Pasig City MCW Sports) |
38.0 Points 7.0 Rebounds 4.0 Assists |
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July 10–16, 2023 | Omar Larupay (Iloilo United Royals) |
19.0 Points 17.0 Rebounds |
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July 17–22, 2023 | Justine Baltazar (6) (Pampanga Giant Lanterns) |
14.0 Points 17.0 Rebounds |
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July 23–30, 2023 | Mark Sarangay (Bacolod Maskaras) |
14.0 Points 17.0 Rebounds |
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July 30–August 6, 2023 | Keith Agovida (Makati OKBet Kings) |
21.0 Points 7.0 Rebounds 2.0 Assists |
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August 7–13, 2023 | Poypoy Actub (Imus SV Squad) |
22.0 Points 3.0 Rebounds 3.0 Assists |
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August 14–20, 2023 | Yves Sazon (Bataan Risers) |
21.0 Points 4.0 Rebounds 2.5 Steals |
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September 11–14, 2023 | Ian Melencio (Muntinlupa Cagers) |
14.0 Points 11.0 Rebounds 2.0 Steals |
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September 16–24, 2023 | Rodel Gravera (Quezon Huskers) |
21.0 Points 10.0 Rebounds 7/12 FGs |
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Playoffs | |||
October 6–7, 2023 | Gabby Espinas (Caloocan Batang Kankaloo) |
13.0 Points 12.0 Rebounds 4.0 Assists |
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October 9–14, 2023 | Robbie Manalang (Pasig City MCW Sports) |
23.0 Points 2.0 Assists 3.0 Steals |
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October 16–21, 2023 | Ian Melencio (Muntinlupa Cagers) |
16.0 Points 14.0 Rebounds 8.0 Assists |
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October 24–28, 2023 | Orlan Wamar (San Juan Knights) |
19.0 Points 4.0 Rebounds 7.0 Assists |
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November 3–4, 2023 | Michael Calisaan (San Juan Knights) |
30.0 Points 18.0 Rebounds 3.0 Steals |
Notable events
- August 8, 2023 – The Bataan–Laguna game was forfeited in Bataan's favor, marking the first time in league history that a game was forfeited in its entirety. (The Basilan–Davao Occidental playoff game in 2021 was classified as "defaulted".)[9]
- September 17, 2023 – Over 30 MPBL players were drafted during the PBA Season 48 draft, a big increase from the seven drafted in Season 47. Nueva Ecija's Kemark Cariño was the first MPBL player and first local player drafted, picked 13th overall by the Terrafirma Dyip during the second round.[10]
Junior MPBL tournaments
The league's youth-oriented counterpart, the Junior MPBL, began its inaugural 2023 season on July 9, 2023 at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.[11] The following tournaments took place during the 2023 professional season.
Division | Champion | Series | Runner-up |
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North | Mindoro Junior Disiplinados | 2–1 | Quezon City 828 Junior Giants |
South | Cavite City Aces Solar | 2–1 | Leyte XUR Homes |
Overall | Cavite City Aces Solar | 2–0 | Mindoro Junior Disiplinados |
Division | Champion | Series | Runner-up |
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North | Quezon City 828 Junior Giants | 2–1 | Pampanga Giant Lanterns |
South | Davao Red Cubs | 2–1 | Bauan Cafe Uno |
Overall | Davao Red Cubs | 2–0 | Quezon City 828 Junior Giants |
Division | Champion | Series | Runner-up |
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North | Mandaluyong Junior Microsmith | 2–1 | Rizal Switch Fiber |
South | Davao Red Cubs | 2–0 | Bauan Cafe Uno |
Overall | Mandaluyong Junior Microsmith | 2–1 | Davao Red Cubs |
Media
This season marked the second year of Cignal TV's ongoing television broadcast rights with the league. Carrying over from the previous season, games were also broadcast on One PH and One Sports+, the latter was only used for the Invitational tournament. Since April 13, Media Pilipinas TV (MPTV) began broadcasting all games.
This season saw an expansion of the league's streaming portfolio. Cignal's Pilipinas Live began streaming games in June 2023, while Bola.TV began in August 2023. The league continued to broadcast its games on Facebook, YouTube, and Cignal Play.
Notes
References