1997 PBA Commissioner's Cup explained

Year:1997
Conference Name:Commissioner's Cup
Duration:June 13 – September 7, 1997
Tv:VTV (IBC)
Best Player:Johnny Abarrientos
Best Import:Jeff Ward
Finals Mvp:Marlou Aquino
Champion:Gordon's Gin Boars
Runner-Up:Alaska Milkmen
Prevconf Link:1996 PBA Commissioner's Cup
Prevconf Year:1996
Nextconf Link:1998 PBA Commissioner's Cup
Nextconf Year:1998
Prev Conf:1997 All-Filipino
Prev Conf Link:1997 PBA All-Filipino Cup
Next Conf:1997 Governors'
Next Conf Link:1997 PBA Governors' Cup

The 1997 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner's Cup was the second conference of the 1997 PBA season. It started on June 13 and ended on September 7, 1997. The tournament is an import-laden format, which requires an import or a pure-foreign player for each team with a 6'8" height limit.

Format

The following format will be observed for the duration of the conference:

Group A:

  1. Formula Shell Zoom Masters
  2. Mobiline Cellulars
  3. Purefoods Corned Beef Cowboys
  4. San Miguel Beermen

Group B:

  1. Alaska Milkmen
  2. Gordon's Gin Boars
  3. Pop Cola Bottlers
  4. Sta. Lucia Realtors

Elimination round

Team standings

Semifinals

Team standings

  • Cumulative standings
  • Semifinal round standings:

Finals berth playoff

Finals

See main article: 1997 PBA Commissioner's Cup finals.

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Complete semis cast hinges on Gordon's victory today. Manila Standard.