2021 NBL–Pilipinas Chairman's Cup explained

2021 NBL–Pilipinas Chairman's Cup
League:NBL–Pilipinas
Sport:Basketball
No Of Teams:10
Mvp:Biboy Enguio (Muntinlupa)[1]
Finals:Finals
Finals Champ:Pampanga Delta
Finals Runner-Up:La Union Paower
Finals Mvp:Encho Serrano (Pampanga)
Seasonslistnames:NBL–Pilipinas
Prevseason Link:2019–20 NBL–Pilipinas President's Cup
Prevseason Year:2019–20 President's
Nextseason Link:2022 NBL–Pilipinas President's Cup
Nextseason Year:2022 President's

The 2021 NBL–Pilipinas Chairman's Cup, also known as the 2021 Chooks-to-Go NBL Chairman's Cup for sponsorship reasons, was the fourth conference of NBL–Pilipinas. It was also the league's first conference under professional status as recognized by the Games and Amusement Board.[2]

The inaugural pro league season opened on July 18, 2021 with 11 teams.[3] [4] However the league was suspended in July 30, 2021 due to stricter COVID-19 community quarantine imposed in Greater Manila.[5] The NBL resumed play on September 18, 2021.[6] [7]

The Pampanga Delta clinched the 2021 NBL title at La Union Paower's expense.[8]

Teams

TeamLocalityTeam governorHead coach
DF Bulacan RepublicansMalolos, BulacanDaniel Fernando
Romeo Cardenas
Paul John Macapagal
Laguna PistonsSanta Rosa and Biñan, LagunaAmirh MoghadassiEdmon Fontillas
La Union PaowerSan Fernando, La UnionPablo OrtegaLouie Aquino
Mindoro Tamaraws DisiplinadosOriental MindoroHumerlito DolorBengie Teodoro
Muntinlupa Water WarriorsMuntinlupa, Metro ManilaAngelito AlvarezSiefred Levita
Pampanga DeltaSan Fernando, PampangaCharlie ChuaDennis Pineda
Parañaque AcesParañaque, Metro ManilaMarvin SantosStephen Mopera
Quezon BaronsLucena, QuezonDanilo SuarezJonas Guiao, Jr.
Stan District 4 SparTANsQuezonHelen TanCarmelo Alas
Taguig GeneralsTaguig, Metro ManilaLino CayetanoBing Victoria

Venue

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Metro Manila, the season was played in Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga in a closed-circuit format behind closed doors.

Elimination round

Results

Playoffs

Quarterfinals

The higher-seeded team has a twice-to-beat advantage. The lower-seeded team had to win over the other twice in order to advance to the semifinals. The higher seeded team only had to win once.

(4) DF Bulacan Republicans vs. (5) Taguig Generals

Semifinals

(2) La Union PAOwer vs. (3) Muntinlupa Water Warriors

Finals: (1) Pampanga Delta vs. (2) La Union PAOwer

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Muntinlupa's Biboy Enguio hailed as NBL MVP . 10 December 2021 . ABS-CBN News . 5 December 2021.
  2. News: Villar . Joey . First women's pro league in Philippines gets GAB nod . 20 September 2021 . The Philippine Star . 26 August 2020.
  3. News: New clubs Bulacan, Sulong Stan to open NBL season . 10 December 2021 . Tiebreaker Times . 18 July 2021.
  4. News: Balanced Bulacan routs SparTAN for successful NBL debut . 10 December 2021 . Tiebreaker Times . 19 July 2021.
  5. News: NBL, WNBL adjust to reimposing of MECQ in Manila . 10 December 2021 . Tiebreaker Times . 8 September 2021.
  6. News: WNBL, NBL to resume on Saturday in Pampanga . 10 December 2021 . Tiebreaker Times . 16 September 2021.
  7. News: Valencia . Justin . Enguio, Mendoza stamp class, lead Muntinlupa to rousing NBL debut . 10 December 2021 . Tiebreaker Times . 18 September 2021.
  8. News: Serrano stars as Pampanga rules NBL Chairman's Cup . 10 December 2021 . Manila Bulletin . 6 December 2021.