2015 PBA Governors' Cup finals

The 2015 PBA Governors' Cup finals was the best-of-seven championship series of the 2015 PBA Governors' Cup, and the conclusion of the conference's playoffs. The Alaska Aces and the San Miguel Beermen competed for the 15th Governors' Cup championship and the 115th overall contested by the league. This also served as a finals rematch between the two teams, when San Miguel won the season's Philippine Cup championship in seven games.

2015 PBA Governors' Cup finals
TeamCoachWins
(2) San Miguel BeermenLeo Austria4
(1) Alaska AcesAlex Compton0
DatesJuly 10–17, 2015
MVPJune Mar Fajardo
(San Miguel Beermen)
TelevisionLocal:
Sports5
TV5
AksyonTV
Cignal PPV (HD)
Fox Sports Asia
International:
AksyonTV International
AnnouncersSee broadcast notes
Radio networkRadyo5
Referees
Game 1:A. Herrera, P. Balao, J. Marabe
Game 2:N. Quilingen, P. Balao, E. Tangkion
Game 3:N. Quilingen, P. Balao, E. Tangkion
Game 4:A. Herrera, E. Aquino, J. Mariano
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The San Miguel Beermen swept Alaska in their best-of-seven series, four games to none, winning their 21st overall championship in the league.

Background

Road to the finals

San MiguelAlaska
Finished 8–3 (0.727)—Tied with Alaska at 1st placeElimination roundFinished 8–3 (0.727)—Tied with San Miguel at 1st place
0.939 (2nd place)Tiebreaker*1.065 (1st place)
Def. Meralco in two games 99–106, 102–86 (twice-to-beat advantage)QuarterfinalsDef. Barangay Ginebra in one game, 114–108 (twice-to-beat advantage)
Def. Rain or Shine, 3–1 (best-of-five)SemifinalsDef. Star, 3–0 (best-of-five)

Head-to-head matchup

June 20
5:00 PM
Alaska Aces 82, San Miguel Beermen 77
Scoring by quarter: 23–10, 24–21, 18–28, 17–18
Pts: Travis 32
Rebs: Travis 10
Asts: Casio 4
Pts: Reid 17
Rebs: Fajardo, Reid 12
Asts: Reid 5
Panabo Multi-Purpose Tourism Cultural and Sports Center, Panabo City, Davao del Norte
Referees: A. Herrera, S. Pineda, R. Gruta

Series summary

TeamGame 1Game 2Game 3Game 4Wins
San Miguel10810396914
Alaska789589810
VenueMOAAranetaAranetaAraneta

Game 1

July 10
7:00pm
San Miguel Beermen 108, Alaska Aces 78
Scoring by quarter: 35–22, 19–19, 23–24, 31–13
Pts: Reid 32
Rebs: Fajardo 17
Asts: Reid 7
Pts: Travis 14
Rebs: Thoss 8
Asts: Travis 5
San Miguel leads series, 1–0
Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay
Referees: A. Herrera, P. Balao, J. Marabe

Game 2

July 12
5:00pm
San Miguel Beermen 103, Alaska Aces 95
Scoring by quarter: 28–24, 19–20, 26–29, 30–22
Pts: Reid 37
Rebs: Fajardo 14
Asts: Reid, Lutz 7
Pts: Travis 23
Rebs: Travis 11
Asts: Dela Rosa 4
San Miguel leads series, 2–0
Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: N. Quilingen, P. Balao, E. Tangkion

Game 3

July 15
7:00pm
San Miguel Beermen 96, Alaska Aces 89
Scoring by quarter: 25–21, 23–31, 28–25, 20–12
Pts: Reid 41
Rebs: Fajardo 19
Asts: Reid, Cabagnot, Fajardo, 3
Pts: Travis 17
Rebs: Travis 7
Asts: Travis, Casio, Thoss 3
San Miguel leads series, 3–0
Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: N. Quilingen, P. Balao, E. Tangkion

Game 4

July 17
7:00pm
San Miguel Beermen 91, Alaska Aces 81
Scoring by quarter: 18–17, 19–32, 33–16, 21–16
Pts: Reid 33
Rebs: Fajardo 21
Asts: Cabagnot 6
Pts: Abueva 22
Rebs: Abueva 16
Asts: Travis, Abueva, Banchero, Casio 3
San Miguel wins series, 4–0
Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Attendance: 14,246
Referees: A. Herrera, E. Aquino, J. Mariano

Rosters

Alaska Aces 2015 PBA Governors' Cup roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#POBNameHeightWeightCollege
F1 Travis, Romeo (I)6 ft 5.5 in (1.97 m)220 lb (100 kg)1984-12-10Akron
G2 Banchero, Chris (R)6 ft 0.25 in (1.84 m)185 lb (84 kg)1989-01-24Seattle Pacific
G/F3 Baguio, Cyrus6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)180 lb (82 kg)1980-08-19UST
F4 Manuel, Vic6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)200 lb (91 kg)1987-06-18PSBA
C7 Thoss, Sonny6 ft 8.5 in (2.04 m)205 lb (93 kg)1981-12-07James Cook
F8 Abueva, Calvin6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)190 lb (86 kg)1988-02-04San Sebastian
F/C9 Baclao, Nonoy6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)210 lb (95 kg)1987-06-15Ateneo
G/F11 dela Rosa, Rome (R)6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)180 lb (82 kg)1990-12-11San Beda
F15 Vanlandingham, Josh (IN)6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)205 lb (93 kg)1984-01-22Everett CC
G17 Exciminiano, Ping6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)185 lb (84 kg)1988-11-17Far Eastern
F/C21 Bugia, Paolo (IN)6 ft 5.75 in (1.97 m)215 lb (98 kg)1981-01-19Ateneo
G/F25 Hontiveros, Dondon6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)170 lb (77 kg)1977-06-01Cebu
C26 Eman, Samigue6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)260 lb (118 kg)1982-03-12Mindanao
F/C30 Menk, Eric6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)220 lb (100 kg)1974-08-24Lake Superior State
G31 Jazul, RJ5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)170 lb (77 kg)1986-04-11Letran
F35 dela Cruz, Tony (C)6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)178 lb (81 kg)1978-08-24UC Irvine
G42 Casio, JVee5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)170 lb (77 kg)1986-09-01De La Salle
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Team manager
  • Dickie Bachmann[a] (De La Salle)



Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Import
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (IN) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • (R) Rookie
  • (3x3) Assigned to 3x3 team
  • Injured

Roster


  • a also serves as Alaska's board governor.
San Miguel Beermen 2015 PBA Governors' Cup roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#POBNameHeightWeightCollege
G/F3 Lutz, Chris6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)200 lb (91 kg)1985-02-11Marshall
F/C4 Reyes, Jay-R6 ft 7.5 in (2.02 m)215 lb (98 kg)1984-07-16Philippines
G5 Cabagnot, Alex6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)180 lb (82 kg)1982-12-08Hawaiʻi–Hilo
G6 Ross, Chris6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)180 lb (82 kg)1985-03-08Marshall
G11 Fortuna, Jeric5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)150 lb (68 kg)1991-11-25UST
G/F13 Lassiter, Marcio6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)185 lb (84 kg)1987-05-16Cal State Fullerton
C15 Fajardo, June Mar6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)270 lb (122 kg)1989-11-17Cebu
F21 Omolon, Nelbert6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)185 lb (84 kg)1980-06-30Philippine Christian
F23 Pascual, Ronald (R)6 ft 3.5 in (1.92 m)190 lb (86 kg)1988-06-23San Sebastian
F27 Espinas, Gabby6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)200 lb (91 kg)1982-01-03Philippine Christian
F29 Santos, Arwind (C)6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)175 lb (79 kg)1981-06-10Far Eastern
F32 Reid, Arizona (I)6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)205 lb (93 kg)1986-03-11High Point
F33 Semerad, David (R)6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)230 lb (104 kg)1991-04-25San Beda
G/F71 Tubid, Ronald6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)185 lb (84 kg)1981-10-15UE
C95 De Ocampo, Yancy6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)235 lb (107 kg)1980-03-11Saint Francis of Assisi
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Team manager



Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Import
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (IN) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • (R) Rookie
  • (3x3) Assigned to 3x3 team
  • Injured

Broadcast notes

GameTV5 coverageFox Sports coverage
Play-by-playAnalyst(s)Courtside reportersPlay-by-playAnalyst(s)
Game 1Charlie CunaAli Peek and Ryan GregorioErika Padillano broadcast
Game 2Magoo MarjonQuinito Henson and Dominic UyRizza DiazNicholas NathanielszCharles Tiu
Game 3Charlie CunaAndy Jao and Eric ReyesSel GuevaraPatricia Bermudez-HizonVince Hizon
Game 4Magoo MarjonDominic Uy and Richard del RosarioApple DavidJude TurcuatoCharles Tiu
  • Additional Game 4 crew:
    • Trophy presentation: James Velasquez
    • Dugout interviewer: Apple David

References