2018–19 MPBL season

The 2018–19 MPBL season, also known as the MPBL Datu Cup, was the second season of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. The regular season began on June 12, 2018 and ended on March 11, 2019. The playoffs then began on March 12, 2019 and ended on April 25, 2019 when the San Juan Knights defeated the Davao Occidental Tigers in five games in the 2019 MPBL Finals.

2018–19 MPBL season
League	Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League
Sport	Basketball
Duration	Regular season: June 12, 2018 – March 11, 2019 Playoffs: March 12 – April 8, 2019 Finals: April 11–25, 2019
Number of games	364 (regular season)
Number of teams	26
TV partner(s)	S+A Fox Sports^[1]
Season MVP	Gab Banal
Playoffs
North Division champions	San Juan Knights
North Division runners-up	Manila Stars
South Division champions	Davao Occidental Tigers
South Division runners-up	Batangas City Athletics
Finals
Champions	San Juan Knights
Runners-up	Davao Occidental Tigers
Finals MVP	Mike Ayonayon (San Juan)
MPBL seasons
← 2018 2019–20 →

This season saw massive expansion for the league, nearly tripling its size to 26 teams. It was also the first season to feature divisions as well as teams from Visayas and Mindanao, giving it a full national scope for the first time.

The opening ceremony took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The league also held its first ever All-Star Game at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on March 2, 2019, which saw the South Division beating the North Division with a score of 109–84.

Teams

Team changes

After a successful inaugural season, sixteen teams joined the league, its biggest expansion to date, for a total of 26 teams. Due to the much bigger size of the league, divisions were introduced to divide the teams into the North and South Divisions. Divisions only affected the playoff format, with the two division champions meeting in the Finals. Mid-season, the MPBL side of the Zamboanga Valientes was relaunched and became the Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines following undisclosed management issues.

Arenas

	Expansion team
	New arena

Team	Arena	Capacity
North Division
Bataan Risers	Bataan People's Center	4,000
Bulacan Kuyas	Baliwag Star Arena	5,000
	Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium	5,000
Caloocan Supremos	Caloocan Sports Complex	3,000
Makati Super Crunch	Ynares Sports Arena	3,000
Mandaluyong El Tigre	Jose Rizal University Gymnasium	1,000
	Ynares Sports Arena	3,000
Manila Stars	San Andres Sports Complex	3,000
Navotas Clutch	Navotas Sports Complex	1,000
Pampanga Lanterns	AUF Sports and Cultural Center	3,000
Pasay Voyagers	Cuneta Astrodome	12,000
Pasig Pirates	Pasig Sports Center	2,500
Quezon City Capitals	Blue Eagle Gym	7,500
	Henry Noble Gymnasium	980
	JCSGO Seed Dome	1,000
San Juan Knights	Filoil Flying V Centre	5,500
Valenzuela Classic	Valenzuela Astrodome	3,000
South Division
Bacoor City Strikers	Strike Gymansium	1,500
Basilan Steel	Lamitan Capitol Gymansium	3,000
Batangas City Athletics	Batangas City Sports Coliseum	4,000
	Batangas State University Gymnasium	2,500
	De La Salle Lipa SENTRUM	1,000
Cebu City Sharks	USJ–R Basak Coliseum	4,000
	Hoops Dome	6,500
Davao Occidental Tigers	USeP Gymnasium and Cultural Center	6,000
	Rizal Memorial Colleges Gymnasium	2,000
GenSan Warriors	Lagao Gymnasium	6,000
Imus Bandera	Imus City Sports Complex	1,000
Laguna Heroes	Alonte Sports Arena	6,500
Marikina Shoemasters	Marist School Gymnasium	2,500
Muntinlupa Cagers	Muntinlupa Sports Center	3,000
Parañaque Patriots	Olivarez College Gymnasium	3,500
Rizal Crusaders	Ynares Center	7,400
Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines	Mayor Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum	12,000
Neutral
Opening ceremonies	Smart Araneta Coliseum	25,000
All-Star Game	SM Mall of Asia Arena	15,000

Name changes

• The Bataan Defenders changed its name to Bataan Risers before the start of the season.
• The Makati Skyscrapers changed their team name to Makati Super Crunch in November 2018.
• The Valenzuela Classic its team name to Valenzuela Idol Cheesedogs in July 2018, but was later reverted back in November 2018.
• The Zamboanga Valientes changed its team name to Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines in 2019.

Coaching changes

Off-season
Team	Outgoing coach	Incoming coach
Bulacan Kuyas	Chris Baluyot	Britt Reroma
Navotas Clutch	Elvis Tolentino	Richie Ticzon
Parañaque Patriots	Aric del Rosario	Eric Samson
Mid-season
Team	Outgoing coach	Incoming coach
Basilan Steel	Joseph Romarate	Jerson Cabiltes
Cebu City Sharks	Gilbert Castillo	Norberto Manalili
Imus Bandera	Jerry Codiñera Mike Orquillas	Mike Orquillas Noynoy Falcasantos
Laguna Heroes	Alex Angeles	Nath Gregorio
Mandaluyong El Tigre	Mac Cuan	Arlene Rodriguez
Muntinlupa Cagers	Aldrin Morante Aldin Ayo	Aldin Ayo Jack Azcueta
Navotas Clutch	Richie Ticzon	Gabby Severino
Pampanga Lanterns	Isaiah Duenas	Aldrin Morante
Bacoor Strikers	Budds Reyes	Leo Isaac
Pasig Pirates	James Machate	Ronjay Enrile
Parañaque Patriots	Eric Samson Richie Melencio	Richie Melencio Monel Kallos
Valenzuela Classic	Chris Gavina Eric Samson	Eric Samson Juven Formacil
Zamboanga Valientes	Ednie Morones	Raymund Valenzona

Roster regulation changes

To ensure that the league remains balanced, a new rule was added so that teams were limited to only one Filipino-foreigner per roster, that player must also not be taller than 6'4" (193 cm). The player is classified as Filipino-foreigner if the player is a Filipino of foreign descent, regardless of being a Philippine passport holder. The new rule, however, caused some criticism from fans and players alike.^[2][3]

Regular season

Format

The 26 teams played in a single round-robin format, playing one game against all other teams in the league for a total of 25 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 playoffs were expanded from eight teams to sixteen teams in this season. The top eight teams in each division advanced 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.

Standings

North Division

Pos	Team v t e	Pld	W	L	PCT	GB	Qualification
1	Bataan Risers	25	23	2	.920	—	Playoffs
2	Makati Super Crunch	25	21	4	.840	2
3	San Juan Knights	25	20	5	.800^[a]	3
4	Manila Stars	25	20	5	.800^[a]	3
5	Bulacan Kuyas	25	14	11	.560	9
6	Navotas Clutch	25	13	12	.520	10
7	Quezon City Capitals	25	12	13	.480	11
8	Caloocan Supremos	25	11	14	.440^[b]	12
9	Pampanga Lanterns	25	11	14	.440^[b]	12
10	Valenzuela Classic	25	10	15	.400	13
11	Mandaluyong El Tigre	25	8	17	.320^[c]	15
12	Pasay Voyagers	25	8	17	.320^[c]	15
13	Pasig Pirates	25	4	21	.160	19

Source: Standings
Rules for classification: 1) Win percentage; 2) Head-to-head record; 3) Head-to-head point differential; 4) Head-to-head points scored; 5) Overall point differential; 6) Overall points scored.
Notes:

1. Head-to-head record: San Juan 1–0 Manila
2. Head-to-head record: Caloocan 1–0 Pampanga
3. Head-to-head record: Mandaluyong 1–0 Pasay

South Division

Pos	Team v t e	Pld	W	L	PCT	GB	Qualification
1	Davao Occidental Tigers	25	20	5	.800	—	Playoffs
2	Batangas City Athletics	25	15	10	.600^[a]	5
3	Muntinlupa Cagers	25	15	10	.600^[a]	5
4	GenSan Warriors	25	14	11	.560	6
5	Bacoor Strikers	25	13	12	.520	7
6	Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines	25	12	13	.480	8
7	Imus Bandera	25	11	14	.440^[b]	9
8	Cebu City Sharks	25	11	14	.440^[b]	9
9	Laguna Heroes	25	10	15	.400	10
10	Parañaque Patriots	25	9	16	.360	11
11	Marikina Shoemasters	25	8	17	.320	12
12	Basilan Steel	25	7	18	.280^[c]	13
13	Rizal Crusaders	25	7	18	.280^[c]	13

Source: Standings
Rules for classification: 1) Win percentage; 2) Head-to-head record; 3) Head-to-head point differential; 4) Head-to-head points scored; 5) Overall point differential; 6) Overall points scored.
Notes:

1. Head-to-head record: Batangas City 1–0 Muntinlupa
2. Head-to-head record: Imus 1–0 Cebu City
3. Head-to-head record: Basilan 1–0 Rizal

Results

Teams	BCR	BAS	BAN	BTG	BUL	CAL	CEB	DVO	GSW	IMS	LAG	MKT	MDL	MNL	MAR	MUN	NAV	PAM	PAR	PSY	PSG	QCC	RZL	SJK	VAL	ZAM
Bacoor City		79–67	75–84	62–70	76–77	86–68	76–71	50–69	71–82	90–79	91–86	67–73	61–83	92–86	85–87	83–97	81–75	80–81	20–0^[a]	90–86	84–59	90–87	74–63	63–74	88–81	63–72
Basilan	—		77–108	94–89	57–59	92–84	86–76	61–86	81–83	108–113	62–80	65–77	70–68	67–79	82–85	75–99	97–102	88–78	89–84	66–69	77–102	68–74	94–90	84–95	94–96	80–94
Bataan	—	—		81–67	63–49	94–81	76–69	91–88	62–58	95–85	77–70	72–70	109–65	82–89	81–64	67–63	84–78	87–74	102–73	77–60	105–87	101–68	88–74	61–67	59–55	76–74
Batangas City	—	—	—		54–63	81–69	66–72	70–71	92–86	96–93	54–61	72–65	61–57	79–80	62–52	82–71	98–101**	75–80	71–57	60–57	69–62	95–90	92–90*	85–78	66–78	104–93
Bulacan	—	—	—	—		86–82	54–70	88–85*	43–56	117–113*	87–70	94–99	91–102	62–84	79–72	66–86	89–98	67–65	77–58	73–70	102–96	61–55	80–61	76–94	75–84	72–75
Caloocan	—	—	—	—	—		70–71	68–82	84–75	74–69	76–62	57–79	83–77	68–95	94–91	79–72	55–59	78–62	87–94	85–63	91–81	79–81	92–80	77–81	90–87	67–72
Cebu City	—	—	—	—	—	—		64–71	66–70	61–90	77–75**	70–66	63–72	76–107	78–74	80–73	73–83	69–68	73–81	76–61	56–53	68–75	57–80	62–71	78–75	58–61
Davao Occidental	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		83–84	75–71	72–66	77–79	86–63	88–89	80–68	88–82	72–59	82–77	92–82	68–61	88–82	90–78	84–74	87–75	92–85	93–68
GenSan	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		79–73	69–66	71–86	93–89	57–63	81–88	60–61	80–73	72–64	80–76	64–70	116–72	72–77	65–58	76–86	72–79	78–69
Imus	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		67–65	79–76	107–90	68–69	72–71	74–80	79–78	88–76	95–77	75–79	117–87	71–80	73–85	50–77	81–71	78–83
Laguna	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		65–76	76–72	74–68	63–61	95–94	74–61	58–75	76–52	72–76	83–75	80–85	79–80	56–81	74–66	80–86
Makati	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		79–63	99–98	90–71	52–50	96–87	69–67	75–50	67–59	76–71	102–78	66–55	78–73	67–64	77–65
Mandaluyong	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		73–92	62–76	74–86	59–55	85–90	77–75	70–74	98–55	76–86	65–51	60–76	64–78	71–61
Manila	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		91–89	100–86	92–96	100–75	98–88	115–85	111–98	76–71	71–70	80–84*	89–84	60–59
Marikina	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		76–85	80–76	76–91	68–71	71–69	71–67	78–74	69–75	65–77	99–102**	80–87
Muntinlupa	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		101–95	80–87	77–76	80–67	98–92*	97–100*	84–80	77–71	90–86	85–69
Navotas	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		88–89	90–83	83–75	97–70	120–105	87–81	74–81	72–70	78–89
Pampanga	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		82–79	86–83	67–69	97–94	76–85	70–93	82–90	87–85
Parañaque	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		73–69	87–69	64–65	59–47	77–87	76–73	68–58
Pasay	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		84–71	83–81	87–81	66–89	80–93	74–91
Pasig	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	–		98–95	81–78	60–87	88–95	78–92
Quezon City	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		81–79	50–68	76–72	109–81
Rizal	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		85–77	74–76	77–73
San Juan	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		102–83	80–59
Valenzuela	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		71–79
Zamboanga	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Source: Schedule
Legend: Blue = left column team win; Red = top row team win.
Matches with lighter background shading were decided after overtime.
Notes:

1. The Bacoor City–Parañaque game was forfeited in Bacoor City's favor. The initial score was 81–82 in favor of Parañaque but was supposedly going to be replayed at 81–81 in overtime due to a scoring error by a referee. In the replay, however, Parañaque ended up being a no-show, giving the win to Bacoor City.^[4]

Not all games are in home–away format. Each team plays every team once. Number of asterisks after each score denotes number of overtimes played.

Playoffs

Main article: 2019 MPBL playoffs

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.

First Round (Best-of-3)

Divisional Semifinals (Best-of-3)

Divisional Finals (Best-of-3)

National Finals (Best-of-5)

N1

Bataan

2

N8

Caloocan

0

N1

Bataan

1

N4

Manila

2

N4

Manila

2

N5

Bulacan

0

N4

Manila

1

North Division

N3

San Juan

2

N2

Makati

0

N7

Quezon City

2

N7

Quezon City

0

N3

San Juan

2

N3

San Juan

2

N6

Navotas

0

N3

San Juan

3

S1

Davao Occidental

2

S1

Davao Occidental

2

S8

Cebu City

0

S1

Davao Occidental

2

S5

Bacoor City

0

S4

General Santos

0

S5

Bacoor City

2

S1

Davao Occidental

2

South Division

S2

Batangas City

1

S2

Batangas City

2

S7

Imus

1

S2

Batangas City

2

S6

Zamboanga

1

S3

Muntinlupa

1

S6

Zamboanga

2

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First Round

In the First Round, the first- and second-seeded teams host games 1 and 3 of its respective division, while the third- and fourth-seeded teams host game 2.

North Division First Round

Team 1	Series	Team 2	Game 1	Game 2	Game 3
(1) Bataan Risers	2–0	(8) Caloocan Supremos	91–71	83–71	—
(2) Makati Super Crunch	0–2	(7) Quezon City Capitals	77–88	74–77	—
(3) San Juan Knights	2–0	(6) Navotas Clutch	81–76	75–69	—
(4) Manila Stars	2–0	(5) Bulacan Kuyas	69–65	92–83	—

South Division First Round

Team 1	Series	Team 2	Game 1	Game 2	Game 3
(1) Davao Occidental Tigers	2–0	(8) Cebu City Sharks	82–67	76–69	—
(2) Batangas City Athletics	2–1	(7) Imus Bandera	77–69	69–75	92–65
(3) Muntinlupa Cagers	1–2	(6) Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines	89–78	73–84	83–87
(4) General Santos Warriors	0–2	(5) Bacoor Strikers	80–90	78–92	—

Division Semifinals

In the Division Semifinals, the highest seeded team hosts games 1 and 3, while the second-highest seeded team hosts game 2.

North Division Semifinals

Team 1	Series	Team 2	Game 1	Game 2	Game 3
(1) Bataan Risers	1–2	(4) Manila Stars	73–72	76–80	51-56
(3) San Juan Knights	2–0	(7) Quezon City Capitals	94–86	106–81	—

South Division Semifinals

Due to Davao Occidental advancing after game 2, Batangas City instead hosted game 3.

Team 1	Series	Team 2	Game 1	Game 2	Game 3
(1) Davao Occidental Tigers	2–0	(5) Bacoor Strikers	79–71	87–67	—
(2) Batangas City Athletics	2–1	(6) Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines	58–72	67–57	80–72

Division Finals

In the Division Finals, the higher-seeded team hosts games 1 and 3 in its respective division, while the lower-seeded team hosts game 2.

North Division Finals

Team 1	Series	Team 2	Game 1	Game 2	Game 3
(3) San Juan Knights	2–1	(4) Manila Stars	88–91	92–90	83–74

South Division Finals

Team 1	Series	Team 2	Game 1	Game 2	Game 3
(1) Davao Occidental Tigers	2–1	(2) Batangas City Athletics	66–48	74–76	66–51

MPBL Finals

Main article: 2019 MPBL Finals

In the MPBL Finals, the higher-seeded team hosts games 1, 2, and 5, while the lower-seeded team hosts games 3 and 4.

Both teams finished the season 20–5, but the Davao Occidental Tigers held the homecourt advantage for the Finals, as they have defeated San Juan in their regular season matchup, but the San Juan Knights eventually won the championship in 5 games.

Team 1	Series	Team 2	Game 1	Game 2	Game 3	Game 4	Game 5
(S1) Davao Occidental Tigers	2–3	(N3) San Juan Knights	74–84	67–60	62–67	77–66	86–87

All-Star Game

The first ever MPBL All-Star Game took place on March 2, 2019 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena where the South All-Stars prevailed over the North All-Stars, 109–84. Jeff Viernes of the Batangas City Athletics was named the first ever MPBL All-Star MVP.^[5]

Lineups

North All-Stars Pos Player Team Starters Cedric Ablaza Makati Super Crunch Mark Andaya Pasig Pirates Mike Ayonayon San Juan Knights Gary David Bataan Risers Aris Dionisio Manila Stars Reserves Gian Abrigo Mandaluyong El Tigre Jaypee Belencion Pasay Voyagers Chris Bitoon Manila Stars Jay Collado Quezon City Capitals Marlon Gomez Navotas Clutch Levi Hernandez Pampanga Lanterns Paulo Hubalde Valenzuela Classic Larry Rodriguez San Juan Knights Jay-R Taganas Bulacan Kuyas Almond Vosotros Caloocan Supremos Head coach: Jojo Lastimosa (Bataan Risers)

South All-Stars Pos Player Team Starters Gerald Anderson Marikina Shoemasters Gab Banal Bacoor City Strikers Jhaymo Eguilos Batangas City Athletics Allan Mangahas Muntinlupa Cagers Mark Yee Davao Occidental Tigers Reserves Marco Balagtas Rizal Crusaders Patrick Cabahug Cebu City Sharks Chris Masaglang GenSan Warriors Paulo Castro Parañaque Patriots Reed Juntilla Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines Michael Mabulac Laguna Heroes Ian Melencio Imus Bandera Leo Najorda Davao Occidental Tigers Jojo Tangkay Basilan Steel Jeff Viernes Batangas City Athletics Head coach: Don Dulay (Davao Occidental)

Game

S+A

March 2, 2019

North All-Stars	84–109	South All-Stars
Scoring by quarter: 21–21, 23–20, 20–38, 20–30
Pts: Chris Bitoon 11		Pts: Jeff Viernes 19

Mall of Asia Arena , Pasay

Pre-game events

Before the game itself, multiple pre-game events were held. These include the Executives' Game, 2-Ball Challenge, Three-Point Shootout, and Slam Dunk Competition. The champions of these events are as follows:

• Executives' Game Champions: North Division Executives
• 2-Ball Challenge Champions: Pamboy Raymundo and Byron Villarias (Bataan Risers)
• Three-Point Shootout Champion: Gary David (Bataan Risers)
• Slam Dunk Competition Champion: David Carlos (Makati Super Crunch)

Statistics

As of March 9, 2019

Individual statistic leaders

Category	Player	Team	Statistic
Points per game	Almond Vosotros	Caloocan Supremos	20.33
Total Rebounds per game	JR Taganas	Bulacan Kuyas	12.64
Assists per game	Paolo Hubalde	Valenzuela Classic	8.48
Steals per game	Paolo Hubalde	Valenzuela Classic	2.8
Blocks per game	Aris Dionisio	Manila Stars	2.17
Turnovers per game	Bonbon Custodio	Davao Occidental Tigers	4.4
Fouls per game	Chad Alonzo	Bacoor City Strikers	3.57
Minutes per game	Paolo Castro	Parañaque Patriots	33.58
FG%	Art Patrick Aquino	San Juan Knights	59.0%
FT%	Eric Dela Cuesta	Rizal Crusaders	91.0%
3FG%	Nico Abatayo	Batangas City Athletics	67.0%
Player efficiency rating
Double-doubles	Harold Miguel Arboleda	Parañaque Patriots	7
Triple-doubles	Gabriel Banal	Bacoor Strikers	3

Individual game highs

Category	Player	Team	Statistic
Points	Leomer Losentes	General Santos Warriors	41
Rebounds	JR Taganas	Bulacan Kuyas	26
Assists	Allan Mangahas	Muntinlupa Cagers	17
Steals	Warren Ybanez	Marikina Shoemasters	8
Blocks	Eduardo Doroteo	Pasig Pirates	7
Three-pointers	Yves Sazon	Marikina Shoemasters	7

Team statistic leaders

Category	Team	Statistic
Points per game
Rebounds per game
Assists per game
Steals per game
Blocks per game
Turnovers per game
Fouls per game
FG%
FT%
3FG%
+/−

Awards

The individual league awards was given before Game 4 of the 2019 MPBL Finals at the Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan. This marks the first time the league gave away end-of-season awards (only the Finals MVP was given last season)^[6]

Awards	Winner (s)	Team	Ref.
Season Most Valuable Player	Gab Banal	Bacoor City Strikers	^[7]
Finals Most Valuable Player	Mike Ayonayon	San Juan Knights
Defensive Player of the Year	Aris Dionisio	Manila Stars
Coach of the Year	Randy Alcantara	San Juan Knights
Executive of the Year	Oscar Malapitan	Caloocan Supremos
Sportsmanship Award	JR Taganas	Bulacan Kuyas
All-MPBL First Team	Mark Yee	Davao Occidental Tigers
	Gab Banal	Bacoor City Strikers
	Aris Dionisio	Manila Stars
	Chris Bitoon	Manila Stars
	Allan Mangahas	Muntinlupa Cagers
All-MPBL Second Team	John Wilson	San Juan Knights
	Michael Mabulac	Laguna Heroes
	Jai Reyes	Navotas Clutch
	Harold Arboleda	Zamboanga Valientes
	Leo Najorda	Davao Occidental Tigers

Players of the week

Week	Player	Stat Line	Against	Ref.
June 12−16, 2018	Reed Juntilla (Zamboanga Valientes)	30 Points 6 Rebounds 5 Assists 1 Steal	Laguna Heroes	^[8]
June 19−23, 2018	Christopher Sumalinog (Bacoor City Strikers)	22 Points 7 Rebounds 1 Assist 1 Steal 2 Blocks	Cebu City Sharks	^[9]
June 26–30, 2018	Jai Reyes (Laguna Heroes)	21 Points 11 Rebounds 5 Assists 1 Steal	Pasig Pirates	^[10]
July 3–6, 2018	Bobby Ray Parks Jr. (Mandaluyong El Tigre)	20 Points 11 Rebounds 10 Assists 7 Steals	Pasig Pirates
July 10–12, 2018	Mar Villahermosa (Caloocan Supremos)	29 Points 3 Rebounds 2 Assists 5 Steals	Rizal Crusaders
July 16–21, 2018	Michael Juico (Pampanga Lanterns)	35 Points 7 Rebounds 3 Assists 3 Steals	Parañaque Patriots
July 31 – August 4, 2018	Mikee Reyes (Bacoor City Strikers)	21 Points 10 Rebounds 15 Assists 2 Steals	Caloocan Supremos
August 7–11, 2018	Reed Juntilla (Zamboanga Valientes)	29 Points 11 Rebounds 4 Assists	Navotas Clutch
August 14–16, 2018	Gab Banal (Bacoor Strikers)	25 Points 12 Rebounds 6 Assists	Laguna Heroes
August 21–25, 2018	Allan Mangahas (Muntinlupa Cagers)	21 Points 4 Rebounds 5 Assists 2 Blocks	San Juan Knights
August 28 – September 1, 2018	Billy Ray Robles (Davao Occidental Tigers)	21 Points 10 Rebounds 9/16 Field Goals	Valenzuela Idol Cheesedogs
September 4–8, 2018	Allan Mangahas (Muntinlupa Cagers)	22 Points 12 Rebounds 12 Assists	Bacoor City Strikers
September 11–13, 2018	Aris Dionisio (Manila Stars)	24 Points 10 Rebounds 2 Assists 2 Steals 2 Blocks	Caloocan Longrich
September 19–23, 2018	Mark Yee (Davao Occidental Tigers)	16 Points 24 Rebounds 6 Assists	Pasay Voyagers
September 25–29, 2018	Mark Yee (Davao Occidental Tigers)	29 Points 11 Rebounds 3 Assists 1 Steal 1 Block	Caloocan Supremos
October 2–6, 2018	Gab Banal (Bacoor Strikers)	30 Points 10 Rebounds 4 Assists	Navotas Clutch
October 9–13, 2018	Jan Jamon (Pasay Voyagers)	27 Points 5 Rebounds 2 Assists	Imus Bandera	^[11]
October 16–20, 2018	Bobby Balucanag (Pasay Voyagers)	26 Points 13 Rebounds 2 Assists 1 Steal 1 Block	Quezon City Capitals	^[12]
October 22–27, 2018	Paolo Hubalde (Valenzuela Idol Cheesedogs)	25 Points 10 Rebounds 6 Assists	Cebu City Sharks
October 30 – November 3, 2018	Jeff Viernes (Batangas City Athletics)	21 Points 5 Rebounds 4 Assists 1 Steal	San Juan Knights
January 3–5, 2019	Renato Ular (Marikina Shoemasters)	19 Points 15 Rebounds 2 Blocks	Bacoor Strikers
January 7–12, 2019	Mac Cardona (San Juan Knights)	25 Points 5 Rebounds 2 Assists 2 Blocks	Basilan Steel
February 11–16, 2019	Mark Andaya (Pasig Pirates)	16 Points 12 Rebounds 2 Assists 3 Blocks	Pampanga Lanterns

Notable events

Events

• March 11, 2019 – The Bacoor City–Parañaque replay was forfeited in Bacoor City's favor, marking the first time in which a game was forfeited in any manner.

Media

This season marked the second of three years of ABS-CBN's broadcasting rights of the league, as games were aired on S+A channel. In addition, Fox Sports Philippines started broadcasting games this season. The league also began streaming all of its games on its official Facebook page.

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