2024 PBA Governors' Cup finals 2024 edition of the PBA Governors' Cup finals
2024 PBA Governors' Cup finals Dates October 27 – November 8, 2024 MVP Jayson Castro (TNT Tropang Giga ) Television Local: RPTV PBA Rush (HD ) International: Pilipinas Live Online: Pilipinas LiveAnnouncers see Broadcast notes Game 1: Peter Balao, Jerry Narandan, Albert Nubla, Janine Nicandro Game 2: Rommel Gruta, Mike Flordeliza, Jeffrey Tantay, Karlo Vergara Game 3: Nol Quilinguen, Bing Oliva, Mardy Montoya, Bryan Peclaro Game 4: Jerry Narandan, Albert Nubla, Jeffrey Tantay, Rommel Gruta Game 5: Nol Quilinguen, Rommel Gruta, Mardy Montoya, Janine Nicandro Game 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
Series summary
Game
Date
Venue
Winner
Result
Game 1
October 27
Smart Araneta Coliseum
TNT
104 –88
Game 2
October 30
96 –84
Game 3
November 1
Barangay Ginebra
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 2
Game 3
Game 4
Game 5
Game 6
Rosters
Players
Coaches
Pos.
#
POB
Name
Height
Weight
DOB (YYYY–MM–DD)
From
F/C
0
Eboña, Barkley
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
194 lb (88 kg)
1996–11–29
Far Eastern
G
6
Nambatac, Rey
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
1994–01–27
Letran
C
7
Erram, Poy
6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
227 lb (103 kg)
1989–07–07
Ateneo
F
8
Oftana, Calvin
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
196 lb (89 kg)
1996–01–03
San Beda
F
9
Varilla, Paul
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
1993–08–10
UE
G
10
Reyes, Ryan
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
1983–08–10
Cal State Fullerton
F
12
Khobuntin, Glenn
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
195 lb (88 kg)
1991–09–07
National-U
G
13
Heruela, Brian
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
195 lb (88 kg)
1989–04–13
Cebu
G/F
16
Pogoy, Roger (C)
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
180 lb (82 kg)
1992–06–16
Far Eastern
G
17
Castro, Jayson
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
1986–06–30
Philippine Christian
F/C
21
Williams, Kelly
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
215 lb (98 kg)
1982–02–07
Oakland
F/C
24
Hollis-Jefferson, Rondae (GI)
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
217 lb (98 kg)
1995–01–03
Arizona
G
26
Vosotros, Almond (FA)
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
165 lb (75 kg)
1990–01–26
De La Salle
F/C
32
Galinato, Henry
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
245 lb (111 kg)
Philippines
G
35
Aurin, Kim
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
UPHSD
F/C
45
Ganuelas-Rosser, Brandon
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
220 lb (100 kg)
1994–06–29
UC Riverside
F
50
Payawal, CJ (R)
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
1997–01–01
UE
G
53
Exciminiano, Chris
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
1988–11–17
Far Eastern
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Team manager
Legend
(C) Team captain
(CI) Commissioner's Cup Import
(GI) Governors' Cup Import
(EI) EASL Import
(DP) Unsigned draft pick
(FA) Free agent
(IN) Inactive
(S) Suspended
(R) Rookie
Injured
Roster
Players
Coaches
Pos.
#
POB
Name
Height
Weight
DOB (YYYY–MM–DD)
From
G
00
Ahanmisi, Maverick
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
1991–07–17
Minnesota
G/F
2
Gray, Jeremiah
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
205 lb (93 kg)
1996–08–16
Dominican (CA)
F
3
Malonzo, Jamie
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
210 lb (95 kg)
1996–07–31
De La Salle
G
4
Abarrientos, RJ (R)
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
1999–09–14
Far Eastern
G
5
Tenorio, LA (C)
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
151 lb (68 kg)
1984–07–09
Ateneo
G
6
Garcia, Paul (R / FA)
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
170 lb (77 kg)
Ateneo
G
9
Thompson, Scottie
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
180 lb (82 kg)
1993–07–12
UPHSD
G
10
Pinto, John
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
170 lb (77 kg)
1990–10–15
Arellano
F/C
11
Go, Isaac
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
230 lb (104 kg)
1996–06–07
Ateneo
G/F
14
Holt, Stephen
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
195 lb (88 kg)
1991–12–06
Saint Mary's
F
18
Cu, Ralph
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
210 lb (95 kg)
1997–03–09
De La Salle
G/F
19
Pessumal, Von
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
1993–02–12
Ateneo
F
22
Dillinger, Jared (IN)
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
220 lb (100 kg)
1984–01–06
Hawaiʻi
F/C
23
Aguilar, Raymond
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
200 lb (91 kg)
1985–07–27
National-U
G/F
24
David, Jayson (FA)
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
191 lb (87 kg)
1996–11–08
Lyceum
C
25
Aguilar, Japeth
6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
235 lb (107 kg)
1987–01–25
Western Kentucky
F
31
Mariano, Aljon
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
175 lb (79 kg)
1992–08–03
UST
F
32
Brownlee, Justin (GI)
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
220 lb (100 kg)
1988–04–23
St. John's
F/C
38
Devance, Joe
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
225 lb (102 kg)
1982–02–19
UTEP
F/C
88
Adamos, Ben
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
200 lb (91 kg)
1995–12–30
UPHSD
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Team manager
Legend
(C) Team captain
(CI) Commissioner's Cup Import
(GI) Governors' Cup Import
(EI) EASL Import
(DP) Unsigned draft pick
(FA) Free agent
(IN) Inactive
(S) Suspended
(R) Rookie
Injured
Roster
a Also serves as Barangay Ginebra's board governor.
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.
Additional crew:
Trophy presentation: Carlo Pamintuan
Celebration interviewer: Apple David and Bea Escudero
References
^ Ramos, Gerry (October 18, 2024). "TNT relies on defense to put away Rain or Shine in five games" . Spin.ph . Retrieved October 21, 2024 .
^ Terrado, Reuben (October 20, 2024). "Ginebra outduels SMB in Game Six thriller, makes PBA Finals" . Spin.ph . Retrieved October 21, 2024 .
^ Terrado, Reuben (April 21, 2023). "TNT holds nerve in Game 6 to dethrone Ginebra as Governors' Cup champ" . Spin.ph . Retrieved October 22, 2024 .
^ Terrado, Reuben (November 8, 2024). "TNT outduels Ginebra in Game 6 dogfight to complete title repeat" . Spin.ph . Retrieved November 8, 2024 .
^ Terrado, Reuben (November 8, 2024). "Rejuvenated Jayson Castro wins PBA Finals MVP at age 38" . Spin.ph . Retrieved November 8, 2024 .
^ Caacbay, Kennedy (October 24, 2024). "PBA Finals: Proceeds of Game 1 to be donated to Kristine victims" . ABS-CBN News . Retrieved October 27, 2024 .
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Founded in 1990
Owned by Smart Communications , a subsidiary of PLDT
Formerly the Pepsi Hotshots , Mobiline Phone Pals and Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
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Founded in 1979
Owned by Ginebra San Miguel Inc. , a subsidiary of San Miguel Corporation
Formerly the Gilbey's Gin , St. George Whiskies , Gilbey's Gin Gimlets , Gilbey's Gin Tonics , Ginebra San Miguel , Añejo Rum 65ers , Tondeña 65 Rum Masters , Gordon's Gin Boars and Barangay Ginebra Kings
Franchise Administration Head coaches Retired numbers Championships (15) Runner-up finishes (16) Rivalries Culture and lore
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