# 2022 MPBL playoffs

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.
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

* The Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards entered the playoffs for the first time in franchise history and also clinched the best record in the league for the first time.
* The Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines entered the playoffs for the third consecutive season and clinched the best record in the South Division for the first time.
* The Bataan Risers and Batangas City Embassy Chill entered the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season, tied for the longest playoff streak in the MPBL at the time.
* The Bacoor City Strikers, GenSan Warriors, and San Juan Knights entered the playoffs for the third consecutive season.
* The Pampanga Giant Lanterns and Pasig City MCW Sports entered the playoffs for the second consecutive season.
* The Bacolod Bingo Plus, Marikina Shoemasters, Rizal Golden Coolers, and Sarangani Marlins entered the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.
* The Muntinlupa Cagers and Quezon City MG entered the playoffs for the first time since 2019.
* The Valenzuela XUR Homes Realty Inc. entered the playoffs for the first time since 2018.
* The Makati × MNL Kingpin and Manila Stars missed the playoffs for the first time in their franchises' history, both having made the postseason since 2019.
* Due to their departures from the league:
** Bicol, Bulacan, Davao Occidental, and Iloilo also missed the playoffs for the first time their franchises' history. Bicol and Iloilo made the postseason last season, while Bulacan and Davao Occidental made the playoffs since 2018 and 2019, respectively.
** Basilan and Pasay also missed the playoffs after making the postseason last season.
* The Laguna Heroes missed the playoffs for the third consecutive season, which was the longest playoff drought in the MPBL at the time.
** Including non-playing seasons, Parañaque also missed the playoffs for the third consecutive season, tying Laguna's playoff drought.

## 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

| Pos | Teamvte | Pld | W | L | GB | Qualification |
| 1 | Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards | 21 | 21 | 0 | — | Playoffs |
| 2 | Pasig City MCW Sports | 21 | 14 | 7 | 7 | Playoffs |
| 3 | San Juan Knights | 21 | 14 | 7 | 7 | Playoffs |
| 4 | Pampanga Giant Lanterns | 21 | 14 | 7 | 7 | Playoffs |
| 5 | Bataan Risers | 21 | 13 | 8 | 8 | Playoffs |
| 6 | Valenzuela XUR Homes Realty Inc. | 21 | 10 | 11 | 11 | Playoffs |
| 7 | Quezon City MG | 21 | 9 | 12 | 12 | Playoffs |
| 8 | Marikina Shoemasters | 21 | 8 | 13 | 13 | Playoffs |
| Pos | Teamvte | Pld | W | L | GB | Qualification |
| 1 | Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines | 21 | 18 | 3 | — | Playoffs |
| 2 | Batangas City Embassy Chill | 21 | 17 | 4 | 1 | Playoffs |
| 3 | Sarangani Marlins | 21 | 16 | 5 | 2 | Playoffs |
| 4 | GenSan Warriors | 21 | 15 | 6 | 3 | Playoffs |
| 5 | Bacolod Bingo Plus | 21 | 14 | 7 | 4 | Playoffs |
| 6 | Rizal Golden Coolers | 21 | 10 | 11 | 8 | Playoffs |
| 7 | Bacoor City Strikers | 21 | 9 | 12 | 9 | Playoffs |
| 8 | Muntinlupa Cagers | 21 | 6 | 15 | 12 | Playoffs |

## 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 quarterfinals (best-of-3) | Division quarterfinals (best-of-3) | | | Division semifinals (best-of-3) | Division semifinals (best-of-3) | Division semifinals (best-of-3) | Division finals (best-of-3) | Division finals (best-of-3) | Division finals (best-of-3) | | National finals (best-of-5) | National finals (best-of-5) | National finals (best-of-5) |
| N1 | Nueva Ecija | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| N8 | Marikina | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| N8 | Marikina | 0 | | | N1 | Nueva Ecija | 2 | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | N4 | Pampanga | 0 | | | | | | | |
| N4 | Pampanga | 2 | | | N4 | Pampanga | 0 | | | | | | | |
| N5 | Bataan | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| N5 | Bataan | 1 | | | | | | N1 | Nueva Ecija | 2 | | | | |
| North Division | North Division | North Division | North Division | North Division | North Division | North Division | North Division | N1 | Nueva Ecija | 2 | | | | |
| North Division | North Division | North Division | North Division | North Division | North Division | North Division | North Division | N3 | San Juan | 1 | | | | |
| N2 | Pasig | 2 | | | | | | | | | N3 | San Juan | 1 | | | | |
| N7 | Quezon City | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| N7 | Quezon City | 0 | | | N2 | Pasig | 0 | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | N3 | San Juan | 2 | | | | | | | |
| N3 | San Juan | 2 | | | N3 | San Juan | 2 | | | | | | | |
| N6 | Valenzuela | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| N6 | Valenzuela | 0 | | | | | | | | | | N1 | Nueva Ecija | 3 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | S1 | Zamboanga | 1 |
| S1 | Zamboanga | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | S1 | Zamboanga | 1 |
| S8 | Muntinlupa | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| S8 | Muntinlupa | 0 | | | S1 | Zamboanga | 2 | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | S5 | Bacolod | 1 | | | | | | | |
| S4 | General Santos | 1 | | | S5 | Bacolod | 1 | | | | | | | |
| S5 | Bacolod | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| S5 | Bacolod | 2 | | | | | | S1 | Zamboanga | 2 | | | | |
| South Division | South Division | South Division | South Division | South Division | South Division | South Division | South Division | S1 | Zamboanga | 2 | | | | |
| South Division | South Division | South Division | South Division | South Division | South Division | South Division | South Division | S2 | Batangas City | 1 | | | | |
| S2 | Batangas City | 2 | | | | | | | | | S2 | Batangas City | 1 | | | | |
| S7 | Bacoor City | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| S7 | Bacoor City | 1 | | | S2 | Batangas City | 2 | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | S6 | Rizal | 0 | | | | | | | |
| S3 | Sarangani | 0 | | | S6 | Rizal | 0 | | | | | | | |
| S6 | Rizal | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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## First round
### Northern Division
#### (1) Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards vs. (8) Marikina Shoemasters

* One PH One Sports+
* October 15 09:00 pm
* Boxscore
| 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,
* One PH One Sports+
* October 22 05:30 pm
* Boxscore
| Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards | 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.
Head-to-head matchup :
One PH IWantTFC
August 15 5:00 pm
Boxscore
Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards
99–77
Marikina Shoemasters
Scoring by quarter: 17–23, 28–22, 25–7, 29–25
Pts: John Villarias 25 Rebs: Michael Juico 9 Asts: John Raymundo 10
Pts: Nhomer Gonzales 23 Rebs: Nhomer Gonzales 9 Asts: Antonio Joson 8
Bren Guiao Convention Center, San Fernando, Pampanga Referees: Jonald Belnas, Hyram Scott, Reynaldo Gabriel :

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

* One PH One Sports+
* October 18 09:00 pm
* Boxscore
| 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,
* One PH One Sports+
* October 25 06:30 pm
* Boxscore
| Pasig City MCW Sports | 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.
Head-to-head matchup :
One PH IWantTFC
August 13 7:00 pm
Boxscore
Pasig City
73–76
Quezon City MG
Scoring by quarter: 22–22, 16–10, 23–23, 12–21
Pts: Robbie Manalang 21 Rebs: Jason Melano 12 Asts: Jason Melano 5
Pts: Kent Lao 15 Rebs: Jerick Nacpil 6 Asts: Marcy Arellano 10
STRIKE Gymnasium, Bacoor, Cavite :

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

* One PH One Sports+
* October 18 06:30 pm
* Boxscore
| 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,
* One PH One Sports+
* October 25 09:00 pm
* Boxscore
| San Juan Knights | 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.
Head-to-head matchup :
One PH IWantTFC
May 30 9:00 pm
Boxscore
San Juan Knights
90–74
Valenzuela XUR Homes Realty Inc.
Scoring by quarter: 17–12, 24–20, 27–20, 22–22
Pts: Mark Acosta 18 Rebs: Jammer Jamito 7 Asts: Mon Abundo 6
Pts: Patrick Cabahug 15 Rebs: Felix Apreku 19 Asts: three players 2
Filoil EcoOil Centre, San Juan :

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

* One PH One Sports+
* October 15 05:30 pm
* Boxscore
| 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,
* One PH One Sports+
* October 22 09:00 pm
* Boxscore
| 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,
* One PH One Sports+
* November 4 6:30 pm
* Boxscore
| Pampanga Giant Lanterns | 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.
Head-to-head matchup :
One PH IWantTFC
September 12 9:00 pm
Boxscore
Pampanga Giant Lanterns
86–83
Bataan Risers
Scoring by quarter: 25–13, 15–15, 30–28, 16–27
Pts: Alex Ramos 17 Rebs: Alex Ramos 11 Asts: Christopher Lagrama 8
Pts: James Castro 24 Rebs: Jethro Sombero 11 Asts: Kristoffer Torrado 11
Bren Guiao Convention Center, San Fernando, Pampanga Referees: Ramon Santiago Jr., Edmar Avis, Benjie Estroga :
Pampanga leads 1–0 in all-time playoff series :
2020
Pampanga Giant Lanterns 2, Bataan Risers 0
2020 Northern Division First Round :

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

* One PH One Sports+
* October 17 09:00 pm
* Boxscore
| 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,
* One PH One Sports+
* October 24 06:30 pm
* Boxscore
| Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines | 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.
Head-to-head matchup :
One PH IWantTFC
August 29 5:00 pm
Boxscore
Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines
80–77
Muntinlupa Cagers
Scoring by quarter: 8–22, 23–23, 30–15, 19–17
Pts: Chito Jaime 18 Rebs: Jayson Grimaldo 10 Asts: Jaycee Marcelino 6
Pts: Domark Matillano 18 Rebs: Harold Arboleda 9 Asts: John Catimbuhan, Jr. 8
Bren Guiao Convention Center, San Fernando, Pampanga Referees: Jonald Belnas, Eduardo Villarosa, Jun Macalio :
Zamboanga leads 1–0 in all-time playoff series :
2019
Muntinlupa Cagers 1, Zamboanga Valientes 2
2019 Southern Division First Round :

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

* One PH One Sports+
* October 21 09:00 pm
* Boxscore
| 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,
* One PH One Sports+
* October 28 06:30 pm
* Boxscore
| 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,
* One PH One Sports+
* November 5 9:00 pm
* Boxscore
| Batangas City Embassy Chill | 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.
Head-to-head matchup :
One PH IWantTFC
August 30 7:00 pm
Boxscore
Batangas City Embassy Chill
87–86
Bacoor City Strikers
Scoring by quarter: 21–21, 12–12, 23–20, 31–33
Pts: Levi Hernandez 25 Rebs: Jeckster Apinan, John Rey Villanueva 9 Asts: Jeckster Apinan 7
Pts: RJ Ramirez 18 Rebs: Mark Montuano 14 Asts: Ian Melencio 7
Orion Sports Complex, Orion, Bataan :

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

* One PH One Sports+
* October 21 06:30 pm
* Boxscore
| 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,
* One PH One Sports+
* October 28 09:00 pm
* Boxscore
| Sarangani Marlins | 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.
Head-to-head matchup :
One PH IWantTFC
May 21 9:00 pm
Boxscore
Sarangani Marlins
94–83
Rizal EMKAI Xentromall
Scoring by quarter: 20–16, 24–15, 26–24, 24–28
Pts: Kyt Jimenez 20 Rebs: Gabby Espinas 12 Asts: Yvan Ludovice 9
Pts: Laurenz Victoria 24 Rebs: Mark Benitez, Marwin Dionisio 6 Asts: Keanu Caballero 5
Ynares Center, Antipolo, Rizal Referees: Gerry Gabriel, Norberto Gica, Severino Pingol :

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

* One PH One Sports+
* October 17 06:30 pm
* Boxscore
| GenSan Warriors | 77–81 | Bacolod 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,
* One PH One Sports+
* October 24 09:00 pm
* Boxscore
| GenSan Warriors | 77–72 | Bacolod 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,
* One PH One Sports+
* November 5 5:30 pm
* Boxscore
| GenSan Warriors | Bacolod 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.
Head-to-head matchup :
One PH IWantTFC
September 5 9:00 pm
Boxscore
GenSan Warriors
76–73
Bacolod Bingo Plus
Scoring by quarter: 15–8, 28–29, 15–16, 18–20
Pts: Nikko Panganiban 16 Rebs: Marlon Gomez 13 Asts: Mark Cruz, Marlon Gomez 5
Pts: Mark Yee 22 Rebs: Mark Yee, Jhan Nermal 10 Asts: Aaron Jeruta 6
General Santos City Gym, General Santos Referees: Edmar Avis, Eduardo Villarosa, Benjie Estroga :

## Division semifinals
### Northern Division
#### (1) Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards vs. (4) Pampanga Giant Lanterns

* One PH One Sports+
* November 7 9:00 pm
* Boxscore
| 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,
* One PH One Sports+
* November 11 6:30 pm
* Boxscore
| Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards | 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.
Head-to-head matchup :
One PH IWantTFC
September 23 9:00 pm
Boxscore
Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards
80–74
Pampanga Giant Lanterns
Scoring by quarter: 19–23, 12–23, 25–16, 24–12
Pts: Hesed Gabo 17 Rebs: Bobby Balucanag 9 Asts: Hesed Gabo 5
Pts: Archie Concepcion 16 Rebs: Earnest Reyes, Michael Garcia 6 Asts: Christopher Lagrama 4
Nueva Ecija Coliseum, Palayan, Nueva Ecija :

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

* One PH One Sports+
* November 7 6:30 pm
* Boxscore
| 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,
* One PH One Sports+
* November 11 9:00 pm
* Boxscore
| Pasig City MCW Sports | 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.
Head-to-head matchup :
One PH IWantTFC
August 13 7:00 pm
Boxscore
Pasig City MCW Sports
68–64
San Juan Knights
Scoring by quarter: 15–21, 22–12 37 33, 9–14 46 47, 24–17
Pts: Carlo Lastimosa 22 Rebs: Jason Melano 13 Asts: Robbie Manalang 5
Pts: Jammer Jamito 18 Rebs: Mon Abundo 11 Asts: Orlan Wamar 9
Batangas City Coliseum, Batangas City :

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

* One PH One Sports+
* November 8 9:00 pm
* Boxscore
| Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines | 71–65 | Bacolod 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,
* One PH One Sports+
* November 12 6:30 pm
* Boxscore
| Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines | 58–61 | Bacolod 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,
* One PH One Sports+
* November 15 6:30 pm
* Boxscore
| Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines | Bacolod 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.
Head-to-head matchup :
One PH IWantTFC
July 19 9:00 pm
Boxscore
Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines
74–71
Bacolod Bingo Plus
Scoring by quarter: 24–15, 16–17, 15–24, 19–15
Pts: Jaycee Marcelino 18 Rebs: Jaycee Marcelino, Chito Jaime 12 Asts: Jaycee Marcelino 5
Pts: Mark Yee 16 Rebs: Mark Yee 12 Asts: Aaron Jeruta 5
USLS Coliseum, Bacolod :

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

* One PH One Sports+
* November 8 6:30 pm
* Boxscore
| 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,
* One PH One Sports+
* November 12 9:00 pm
* Boxscore
| Batangas City Embassy Chill | 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.
Head-to-head matchup :
One PH IWantTFC
September 12 5:00 pm
Boxscore
Batangas City Embassy Chill
68–65
Rizal Golden Coolers Xentromall
Scoring by quarter: 25–8, 19–14, 14–17, 10–26
Pts: Cedric Ablaza 13 Rebs: Jeckster Apinan 14 Asts: Jeckster Apinan, Joshua Gonzales 5
Pts: Laurenz Victoria 16 Rebs: Troy Mallillin 9 Asts: Keanu Caballero 8
Bren Guiao Convention Center, San Fernando, Pampanga :

## Division finals
### Northern Division
#### (1) Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards vs. (3) San Juan Knights

* One PH One Sports+
* November 18 6:30 pm
* Boxscore
| 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,
* One PH One Sports+
* November 21 6:30 pm
* Boxscore
| 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,
* One PH One Sports+
* November 25 6:30 pm
* Boxscore
| Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards | 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.
Head-to-head matchup :
One PH IWantTFC
July 12 9:00 pm
Boxscore
Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards
81–75
San Juan Knights
Scoring by quarter: 18–23, 18–19, 18–21, 27–12
Pts: William McAloney 24 Rebs: Michael Juico 10 Asts: John Raymundo 6
Pts: Mark Anthony Acosta 13 Rebs: Jammer Jamito 8 Asts: Justin Gutang, Orlan Wamar 5
Nueva Ecija Coliseum, Palayan, Nueva Ecija :

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

* One PH One Sports+
* November 19 6:30 pm
* Boxscore
| 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,
* One PH One Sports+
* November 22 6:30 pm
* Boxscore
| 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,
* One PH One Sports+
* November 26 5:30 pm
* Boxscore
| Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines | 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.
Head-to-head matchup :
One PH IWantTFC
August 1 9:00 pm
Boxscore
Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines
83–87
Batangas City Embassy Chill
Scoring by quarter: 20–21, 18–9, 22–27, 23–30
Pts: Jaycee Marcelino 26 Rebs: Chris Dumapig 9 Asts: Jayvee Marcelino 6
Pts: Levi Hernandez 36 Rebs: Cedric Ablaza 21 Asts: Mark dela Virgen, Vincent Importante 3
Batangas City Coliseum, Batangas City Referees: Severino Pingol, Benjie Estroga, Allan Manzano :
Zamboanga leads 1–0 in all-time playoff series :
2020
Batangas City Athletics 1, Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines 2
2020 Southern Division First Round :

## 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.
* One PH One Sports+
* December 2 6:30 pm
* Boxscore
| Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards | 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,
* One PH One Sports+
* December 5 6:30 pm
* Boxscore
| Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards | 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,
* One PH One Sports+
* December 9 9:00 pm
* Boxscore
| Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards | 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,
* One PH One Sports+
* December 12 6:30 pm
* Boxscore
| Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards | 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.
Head-to-head matchup :
One PH IWantTFC
August 8 9:00 pm
Boxscore
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 :