2024 PBA Governors' Cup finals explained

Year:2024
Conference:Governors' Cup
Champion Games:4
Runnerup Games:2
Date:October 27 – November 8, 2024
Mvp:Jayson Castro
Television:Local:
RPTV
PBA Rush (HD)
International:
Pilipinas Live
Online:
Pilipinas Live
Referees 2:Rommel Gruta, Mike Flordeliza, Jeffrey Tantay, Karlo Vergara
Referees 3:Nol Quilinguen, Bing Oliva, Mardy Montoya, Bryan Peclaro
Referees 4:Jerry Narandan, Albert Nubla, Jeffrey Tantay, Rommel Gruta
Referees 6:Peter Balao, Rommel Gruta, Jeffrey Tantay, Karlo Vergara

The 2024 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Governors' Cup finals was the best-of-7 championship series for the 2024 PBA Governors' Cup. It marked the end of the conference's playoffs.

The TNT Tropang Giga and the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel competed for the 22nd Governors' Cup championship and the 136th overall championship contested by the league.[1] [2] It was the rematch of the previous Governors' Cup finals.[3]

TNT defeated Barangay Ginebra in six games to win their second straight Governors' Cup.[4] Jayson Castro was named the finals' MVP.[5]

Background

Road to the finals

See main article: 2024 PBA Governors' Cup.

width=45%TNT Tropang Gigawidth=45%Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
Finished 8–2 (.800) 1st place in Group A Elimination round Finished 6–4 (.600) 2nd place in Group B with San Miguel
Tiebreaker Head-to-head record: San Miguel 1–1 Barangay Ginebra (San Miguel 1.23, Barangay Ginebra 0.82)
Def. NLEX, 3–1 Quarterfinals Def. Meralco, 3–0
Def. Rain or Shine, 4–1 SemifinalsDef. San Miguel, 4–2

Series summary

Game Date Venue Winner Result
Game 1 October 27 104–88
Game 2 October 30 96–84
Game 3 November 1 85–73
Game 4 November 3 106–92
Game 5 November 6 TNT 99–72
Game 6 November 8 95–75

Game summaries

Game 1

Proceeds of this game will be donated to the victims of Severe Tropical Storm Trami (Kristine).[6]

Game 6

Rosters

Broadcast notes

The Governors' Cup Finals will be aired live on RPTV with simulcast on PBA Rush and Pilipinas Live (both in standard and high definition).

The PBA Rush broadcast will provide the English language coverage of the Finals.

The Pilipinas Live broadcast will provide the English-Filipino language coverage of the Finals.

Game Arena Plus Xs and Os
Analyst(s) Hosts
Game 1 Anton Roxas, Ryan Gregorio and Nico Salva
Game 2 Anton Roxas, Ryan Gregorio and Nico Salva
Game 3 Anton Roxas, Ryan Gregorio and Ronnie Magsanoc
Game 4 Anton Roxas, Ryan Gregorio and Nico Salva
Game 5 Anton Roxas, Ryan Gregorio and Nico Salva
Game 6 Anton Roxas, Ryan Gregorio and Ronnie Magsanoc

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gerry . Ramos . TNT relies on defense to put away Rain or Shine in five games . Spin.ph . October 18, 2024 . October 21, 2024 .
  2. Web site: Reuben . Terrado . Ginebra outduels SMB in Game Six thriller, makes PBA Finals . Spin.ph . October 20, 2024 . October 21, 2024 .
  3. Web site: Reuben . Terrado . TNT holds nerve in Game 6 to dethrone Ginebra as Governors' Cup champ . Spin.ph . April 21, 2023 . October 22, 2024 .
  4. Web site: Reuben . Terrado . TNT outduels Ginebra in Game 6 dogfight to complete title repeat . Spin.ph . November 8, 2024 . November 8, 2024 .
  5. Web site: Reuben . Terrado . Rejuvenated Jayson Castro wins PBA Finals MVP at age 38 . Spin.ph . November 8, 2024 . November 8, 2024 .
  6. Web site: Caacbay. Kennedy. PBA Finals: Proceeds of Game 1 to be donated to Kristine victims. ABS-CBN News. October 24, 2024. October 27, 2024.