2011–12 PBA Philippine Cup Finals

2011-12 PBA Philippine Cup Finals
Team Coach Wins
(2) Talk 'N Text Chot Reyes 4
(8) Powerade Bo Perasol 1
Dates: January 20–29, 2012
MVP:Larry Fonacier (Talk 'N Text)
Television:AKTV on IBC
Announcers:See broadcast notes
Radio network:DZSR
Referees:
Game 1: R. Maurillo, J. Mariano, S. Pineda
Game 2: J. Mariano, S. Pineda, E. Aquino
Game 3: N. Quilinguen, P. Balao, E. Aquino
Game 4: S. Pineda, R. Maurillo, J. Mariano
Game 5: N. Quilinguen, P. Balao, R. Maurillo
PBA Philippine Cup Finals

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The 2011–12 PBA Philippine Cup Finals is the best-of-7 championship series of the 2011-12 PBA Philippine Cup, and the conclusion of the conference's playoffs. The Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters and the Powerade Tigers played for the 104th championship contested by the league. The series was held from January 20 to 29, 2012.

This is the first time that Talk 'N Text and Powerade faced each other in the finals, since the 2003 PBA All-Filipino Cup, in which Talk 'N Text won the series in six games.

Talk 'N Text won the championship series, four games to one, becoming the third team, and first since 1985, to successfully defend the All-Filipino crown.[1][2]

Road to the finals

Talk 'N TextPowerade
Finished 10–4 (0.714): Tied for 1st*Elimination round Finished 6–8 (0.429): Tied for 7th*
−8 *Tiebreaker −35
Def. Barako Bull, 81–79 Quarterfinals Def. B-Meg, 97–88, 131–123
Def. Petron Blaze, 4–3SemifinalsDef. Rain or Shine, 4–3

Talk 'N Text finished the elimination round tied with the B-Meg Llamados for first place. Since Talk 'N Text has an inferior quotient against B-Meg, the team got the #2 seed but still got the twice-to-beat advantage entering the quarterfinals.[3] They defeated the 7th seeded Barako Bull Energy in one game in order to advance to the semifinals,[4] where they faced the Petron Blaze Boosters, the team that they faced during the 2011 PBA Governors Cup Finals and denied them their opportunity for a Grand Slam.[5] Talk 'N Text defeated Petron Blaze in seven games, becoming the third team to win a best-of-seven playoff series coming from a 1-3 deficit.[6]

Powerade on the other hand was seeded eight (due to an inferior quotient against Barako Bull), with a twice-to-beat disadvantage going to the quarterfinals.[3] They defeated the first seeded B-Meg Llamados in two games to advance to the semifinals.[7] In the next round, they faced the fifth-seeded Rain or Shine Elasto Painters. Powerade won in seven games, making them the first team in PBA history to become the lowest seeded team to advance to the finals.[8]

Series scoring summary

Team Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 Game 5 Wins
Talk 'N Text 116 102 133 97 110 4
Powerade 100 96 126 100 101 1
Venue Digos Araneta Araneta Araneta Araneta

Games summary

AKTV
January 20
6:45 p.m.
Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters 116, Powerade Tigers 100
Scoring by quarter: 38-21, 30-29, 28-31, 20-19
Pts: Jayson Castro 23
Rebs: Ali Peek 7
Asts: Jayson Castro 8		 Pts: Sean Anthony 23
Rebs: Doug Kramer 13
Asts: Anthony, Lingganay 5
Talk 'N Text leads series, 1-0
Davao del Sur Coliseum, Digos, Davao del Sur
Referees: R. Maurillo, J. Mariano, S. Pineda

In the first game, which is held at Digos, Davao del Sur, Talk 'N Text capitalized on the absence of Powerade's top pick rookie JV Casio, due to an injured knee, and limiting Gary David to only 19 points (his lowest scoring output in the playoffs[9]) to get the first win of the series. The Troapng Texters lead Powerade by as much as 20 points mostly in the second half.[10]

AKTV
January 23
6:45 p.m.
Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters 102, Powerade Tigers 96
Scoring by quarter: 31-25, 25-26, 24-22, 22-23
Pts: Jimmy Alapag 23
Rebs: Ranidel de Ocampo 15
Asts: Jayson Castro 5		 Pts: Gary David 30
Rebs: Doug Kramer 10
Asts: Marcio Lassiter 5
Talk 'N Text leads series, 2-0
Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: J. Mariano, S. Pineda, E. Aquino

Talk 'N Text is in control most of the game was leading Powerade by 12 points going into the fourth quarter.[11] The Tigers, lead by Doug Kramer sparked a 13-2 run, which pushed Powerade to within one point, 94-93 with 2:54 remaining in the game. After executing empty possessions, Larry Fonacier was able to score a layup from a broken play that gave the Tropang Texters with 2:08 remaining. Jimmy Alapag sealed any chance for a Powerade comeback with a 28-foot three point jumper.[12]

AKTV
January 25
6:45 p.m.
Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters 133, Powerade Tigers 126 (OT)
Scoring by quarter: 28-34, 35-26, 24-33, 34-28, OT: 12-5
Pts: Larry Fonacier 25
Rebs: Ali Peek 9
Asts: Jimmy Alapag 11		 Pts: Gary David 36
Rebs: Doug Kramer 23
Asts: Joseph Evans Casio 11
Talk 'N Text leads series, 3-0
Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: N. Quilinguen, P. Balao, E. Aquino

With 3.3 seconds left in the game, and leading the game 121-118, Talk 'N Text has the possession and a chance to close the game. Ranidel de Ocampo miscalculated the lead pass to teammate Larry Fonacier, who was heavily defended by Gary David. JV Casio was able to pick up the loose ball then sank a three point shot to send the game into overtime.[13] During the overtime period, De Ocampo was able to make up his mistake in regulation, scoring the crucial shots in overtime, sealing the game and a commanding 3-0 lead in the finals series.[14]

Earlier in the game, De Ocampo was slapped with a flagrant foul (penalty 1) after he swung an elbow to Sean Anthony after securing a rebound.[15] Anthony's eyebrow needed 10 stitches to stop the bloody gash. De Ocampo was fined P20,000 by the commissioner's office after the incident.

AKTV
January 27
6:45 p.m.
Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters 97, Powerade Tigers 100
Scoring by quarter: 23-25, 20-28, 32-22, 22-25
Pts: Larry Fonacier 20
Rebs: Castro, Williams 10
Asts: Reyes, Alapag 6		 Pts: Gary David 35
Rebs: Sean Anthony 11
Asts: JV Casio 8
Talk 'N Text leads series, 3-1
Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: S. Pineda, R. Maurillo, J. Mariano

Before Game 4 started, Powerade's Gary David was named Best Player of the Conference after receiving 1268 value points against his closest contender Arwind Santos with 1159.[16]

Scoring with a game-high 35 points, Gary David lead Powerade to its first win in the series, amid costly miscues at the last minutes of the game, preventing a potential Talk 'N Text sweep.[17]

AKTV
January 29
6:00 p.m.
Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters 110, Powerade Tigers 101
Scoring by quarter: 30-16, 30-30, 25-18, 25-37
Pts: Ryan Reyes 20
Rebs: Reyes, Peek 8
Asts: Alapag, 2 others 6
Stls: Ryan Reyes 10		 Pts: Gary David 37
Rebs: Sean Anthony 13
Asts: JV Casio 4
Stls: JV Casio 2
Talk 'N Text wins series, 4-1
Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: N. Quilinguen, P. Balao, R. Maurillo

Talk 'N Text lead most of the game, leading with as much as 23 points (40-17) and prevented any scoring surge from Powerade. The Tropang Texters was able to secure the series clinching game, successfully defending the Philippine Cup, making them the first team in league history to win back-to-back All-Filipino championships after 27 years.[1] The last team doing that feat was the Great Taste Coffee Makers in 1984 and 1985.[18]

Ryan Reyes also made history by making 10 steals and breaking the all-time PBA record for most steals made in a single game.[18]

After the game, Larry Fonacier was awarded as the Finals Most Valuable Player by the PBA Press Corps.[19]

Rosters

Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters roster
Players Coaches
Pos. # POB Name Height Weight DOB (YYYY–MM–DD) From
PG 3 United States Alapag, Jimmy (C) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 160 lb (73 kg) CSU San Bernardino
PF 4 United States Carey, Harvey style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Sonoma State
PG 5 Philippines Membrere, Magnum (IN) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Ateneo
G/F 6 Philippines Gamalinda, Riego style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 184 lb (83 kg) San Beda
G 10 United States Reyes, Ryan style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Cal State Fullerton
G/F 12 Philippines Fonacier, Larry style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Ateneo
PG 16 Philippines Raymundo, John (R) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 170 lb (77 kg) San Sebastian
G 17 Philippines Castro, Jayson style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 167 lb (76 kg) PCU
C 18 Philippines Lao, Gilbert style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 210 lb (95 kg) UST
F 20 United States Dillinger, Jared style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Hawaii
F 21 United States Williams, Kelly style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Oakland
G 22 United States Weinstein, Shawn (IN) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) St. Edward's University
PG 27 Philippines Oreta, Emmerson style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) UST
PF 30 United States Waters, Charles (IN) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Webster
F 33 Philippines De Ocampo, Ranidel style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Saint Francis of Assisi
F/C 34 United States Peek, Ali style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 240 lb (109 kg) Saint Mary's
F/C 35 Philippines Aguilar, Japeth style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Western Kentucky
PF 40 Philippines Alvarez, Rich style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Ateneo
G/F 51 Philippines Aban, Aaron  style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Letran
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)


Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Import
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (IN) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) - Import
  • Injured
Powerade Tigers roster
Players Coaches
Pos. # POB Name Height Weight DOB (YYYY–MM–DD) From
PG 1 Philippines Cruz, Celino style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 170 lb (77 kg) FEU
G 3 Philippines Martinez, James (R) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 170 lb (77 kg) UE
PG 4 Philippines Lingganay, Rudy (R) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 170 lb (77 kg) UE
SF 8 Philippines Allera, Francis style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 180 lb (82 kg) UST
SF 10 Canada Anthony, Sean style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) McGill
G/F 13 United States Lassiter, Marcio (R) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Cal State Fullerton
C 17 Philippines Adducul, Rommel style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 225 lb (102 kg) San Sebastian
F/C 18 Philippines Kramer, Doug style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Ateneo
SG 20 Philippines David, Gary style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Lyceum
G/F 22 United States Vanlandingham, Josh style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Pacific Lutheran
F 24 Philippines Calimag, Ricky style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 210 lb (95 kg) San Beda
PF 34 United States Antonio, William (C) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Chaminade University
PG 42 Philippines Casio, JV (R) style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 175 lb (79 kg) DLSU
C 43 United States Crisano, Alex style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 240 lb (109 kg) Brooklyn College
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)


Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Import
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (IN) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) - Import
  • Injured

Broadcast notes

Game Play-by-play Analyst Courtside reporters Studio game analysts
Game 1 Magoo Marjon Rado Dimalibot none Mico Halili, Jason Webb and Richard del Rosario
Game 2 Chiqui Reyes Quinito Henson Aaron Atayde and Sel Guevara Richard del Rosario, Jason Webb and Ryan Gregorio
Game 3 Magoo Marjon Jason Webb and Ryan Gregorio Aaron Atayde and Sel Guevara Richard del Rosario, Dominic Uy and Willie Miller
Game 4 Mico Halili Quinito Henson and Jong Uichico Aaron Atayde and Sel Guevara Richard del Rosario, Jason Webb, Willie Miller and Dorian Peña
Game 5 Magoo Marjon Jason Webb and Ryan Gregorio Aaron Atayde and Sel Guevara Mico Halili, Richard del Rosario, Olsen Racela

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Mighty Talk ‘N Text defeats gallant Powerade to retain Philippine Cup". InterAKTV. 2012-01-29. Retrieved 2012-01-30.
  2. ↑ "TALK 'N TEXT KEEPS PHILIPPINE CUP CROWN". PBA.ph. 2012-01-29. Retrieved 2012-01-30.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "B-MEG, TNT look to advance to semis with quarterfinal wins". InterAKTV. 2011-12-14. Retrieved 2012-01-30.
  4. ↑ "Castro scores game-winner versus Barako to send Talk ‘N Text to PBA semis". InterAKTV. 2011-12-14. Retrieved 2012-01-30.
  5. ↑ Bolante, Mikkel (01-05-2012). "Petron, Talk ‘N Text share history, animosity". InterAKTV. Retrieved 2012-01-30. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ↑ "Talk ‘N Text outlasts Petron to complete monumental comeback". InterAKTV. 2012-01-18. Retrieved 2012-01-30.
  7. ↑ "David goes supernova as Powerade knocks out top seed B-MEG". InterAKTV. 2011-12-18. Retrieved 2012-01-30.
  8. ↑ Gary David a king still seeking his 1st crown, Reynaldo Belen, InterAKTV, January 22, 2012
  9. ↑ "Talk ‘N Text draws first blood vs short-handed Powerade". InterAKTV. 2012-01-20. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
  10. ↑ "Hot shooting tows Talk 'N Text to 116-100 win over Powerade". GMA News Online. 2012-01-20. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
  11. ↑ "TALK 'N TEXT IN COMMAND, 2-0". PBA.ph. 2012-01-23. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
  12. ↑ "Alapag shoots Talk ‘N Text to 2-0 finals edge over Powerade". InterAKTV. 2012-01-23. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
  13. ↑ Bolante, Mikkel (2012-01-26). "Breaking down Casio’s miracle shot". InterAKTV. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
  14. ↑ "DE OCAMPO TURNS FROM GOAT TO HERO AS TNT BUILDS 3-0 LEAD". PBA.ph. 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
  15. ↑ Belen, Reynaldo (2012-01-24). "De Ocampo summoned for flagrant foul". InterAKTV. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
  16. ↑ "KING TIGER GARY DAVID NAMED CONFERENCE MVP". PBA.ph. 2012-01-27. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
  17. ↑ "Cinderella Powerade extends curfew with Game Four win over Talk ‘N Text". InterAKTV. 2012-01-27. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Belen, Reynaldo (2012-01-29). "For Chot Reyes, back-to-back Philippine Cup victories as sweet as Grand Slam". InterAKTV. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
  19. ↑ "FONACIER FILLED BIG SHOES FOR TEXTERS FROM START TO FINISH". PBA.ph. 2012-01-30. Retrieved 2012-01-31.

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