2011–12 PBA Philippine Cup Finals

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2011–12 PBA Philippine Cup Finals
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TeamCoachWins
(2) Talk 'N Text Chot Reyes 4
(8) Powerade Bo Perasol 1
DatesJanuary 20–29, 2012
MVPLarry Fonacier (Talk 'N Text)
TelevisionAKTV on IBC
AnnouncersSee broadcast notes
Radio networkDZSR
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 chronology
PBA Finals chronology

The 2011–12 PBA Philippine Cup Finals was 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 competed for the 104th championship contested by the league. The series was held from January 20 to 29, 2012.

This was 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]

Background[]

Road to the finals[]

Main article: 2011–12 PBA Philippine Cup
Talk 'N Text Powerade
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, 4–3 Semifinals Def. 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 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

Game 1[]

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: Castro 23
Rebs: Peek 7
Asts: Castro 8		 Pts: Anthony 23
Rebs: 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 Tropang Texters led Powerade by as much as 20 points mostly in the second half.[10]

Game 2[]

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: Alapag 23
Rebs: de Ocampo 15
Asts: Castro 5		 Pts: David 30
Rebs: Kramer 10
Asts: Lassiter 5
Talk 'N Text leads series, 2–0
Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: J. Mariano, S. Pineda, E. Aquino

Talk 'N Text was in control most of the game and was leading Powerade by 12 points going into the fourth quarter.[11] The Tigers, led 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]

Game 3[]

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, Overtime: 12–5
Pts: Fonacier 25
Rebs: Peek 9
Asts: Alapag 11		 Pts: David 36
Rebs: Kramer 23
Asts: 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 had 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.

Game 4[]

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: Fonacier 20
Rebs: Castro, Williams 10
Asts: Alapag, Reyes, 6		 Pts: David 35
Rebs: Anthony 11
Asts: 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 led 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]

Game 5[]

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: Reyes 20
Rebs: Peek, Reyes 8
Asts: Alapag, 2 others 6
Stls: Reyes 10		 Pts: David 37
Rebs: Anthony 13
Asts: Casio 4
Stls: Casio 2
Talk 'N Text wins series, 4–1
Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: N. Quilinguen, P. Balao, R. Maurillo

Talk 'N Text led 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) 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 160 lb (73 kg) CSU San Bernardino
PF 4 United States Carey, Harvey 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Sonoma State
PG 5 Philippines Membrere, Magnum (IN) 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Ateneo
G/F 6 Philippines Gamalinda, Riego 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 184 lb (83 kg) San Beda
G 10 United States Reyes, Ryan 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Cal State Fullerton
G/F 12 Philippines Fonacier, Larry 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Ateneo
PG 16 Philippines Raymundo, John (R) 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 170 lb (77 kg) San Sebastian
G 17 Philippines Castro, Jayson 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 167 lb (76 kg) PCU
C 18 Philippines Lao, Gilbert 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 210 lb (95 kg) UST
F 20 United States Dillinger, Jared 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Hawaii
F 21 United States Williams, Kelly 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Oakland
G 22 United States Weinstein, Shawn (IN) 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) St. Edward's University
PG 27 Philippines Oreta, Emmerson 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) UST
PF 30 United States  (IN) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Webster
F 33 Philippines De Ocampo, Ranidel 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Saint Francis of Assisi
F/C 34 United States Peek, Ali 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 240 lb (109 kg) Saint Mary's
F/C 35 Philippines Aguilar, Japeth 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Western Kentucky
PF 40 Philippines Alvarez, Rich 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Ateneo
G/F 51 Philippines Aban, Aaron Injured 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
  • (R) Rookie
  • Injured Injured
Powerade Tigers roster
Players Coaches
Pos. # POB Name Height Weight DOB (YYYY–MM–DD) From
PG 1 Philippines Cruz, Celino 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 170 lb (77 kg) FEU
G 3 Philippines Martinez, James (R) 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 170 lb (77 kg) UE
PG 4 Philippines Lingganay, Rudy (R) 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 170 lb (77 kg) UE
SF 8 Philippines Allera, Francis 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 180 lb (82 kg) UST
SF 10 Canada Anthony, Sean 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) McGill
G/F 13 United States Lassiter, Marcio (R) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Cal State Fullerton
C 17 Philippines Adducul, Rommel 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 225 lb (102 kg) San Sebastian
F/C 18 Philippines Kramer, Doug 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Ateneo
SG 20 Philippines David, Gary 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Lyceum
G/F 22 United States Vanlandingham, Josh 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Pacific Lutheran
F 24 Philippines Calimag, Ricky 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 210 lb (95 kg) San Beda
PF 34 United States Antonio, William (C) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Chaminade University
PG 42 Philippines Casio, JV (R) 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 175 lb (79 kg) DLSU
C 43 United States Crisano, Alex 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
  • (R) Rookie
  • Injured Injured

Broadcast notes[]

Game Play-by-play Analyst Courtside reporters Studio game analysts
Game 1 Magoo Marjon none Mico Halili, Jason Webb and
Game 2 Quinito Henson Aaron Atayde and , Jason Webb and Ryan Gregorio
Game 3 Magoo Marjon Jason Webb and Ryan Gregorio Aaron Atayde and , and Willie Miller
Game 4 Mico Halili Quinito Henson and Jong Uichico Aaron Atayde and , Jason Webb, Willie Miller and Dorian Peña
Game 5 Magoo Marjon Jason Webb and Ryan Gregorio Aaron Atayde and Mico Halili, , Olsen Racela

References[]

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