Year: | 1985 |
Conference Name: | Reinforced Conference |
Duration: | September 8 – November 28, 1985 |
Tv: | Vintage Sports (MBS) |
Best Import: | Michael Hackett |
Champion: | Northern Cement (NCC) |
Runner-Up: | Manila Beer Brewmasters |
Nextconf Link: | 1986 PBA Reinforced Conference |
Nextconf Year: | 1986 |
Prev Conf: | 1985 All-Filipino |
Prev Conf Link: | 1985 PBA All-Filipino Conference |
Next Conf: | 1986 Reinforced |
Next Conf Link: | 1986 PBA Reinforced Conference |
The 1985 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Reinforced Conference was the third and last conference of the 1985 PBA season. It started on September 8 and ended on November 28, 1985. The tournament is an import-laden format, which requires an import or a pure-foreign player for each team.
The following format was observed for the duration of the conference:
With 4:52 left in the second period, Jaworski caught a wayward elbow from Jeff Moore during a rebound play. This opened a big cut on Big J's upper lip. He had to be rushed at the Medical City hospital for treatment. The cut lip allegedly required nine stitches.
Jaworski return to the game late in the third quarter. The Gins were only down by six, 68–74, at the end of the quarter. Teaming up with Francis Arnaiz, the Big J put Ginebra ahead, 89–86, after completing a three-point play with 6:08 left. From there, it was nip and tuck, Jaworski nailed Ginebra's final basket for the final count.
Ginebra took a commanding 12-point advantage, 63-51, in the early going of the third period. The lead was narrowed to a solitary point by the Thirst Quenchers at the end of the third quarter.
See main article: 1985 PBA Reinforced Conference finals.