The 2023 NBL–Pilipinas Chairman's Cup was the second conference of the National Basketball League (Philippines) in 2023, the third edition of the Chairman's Cup, and eighth overall. This conference features seven teams.[1]
Taguig City Generals successfully defended their NBL championship for the third consecutive conference after sweeping the CamSur Express, 3–0, in best-of-5 championship series.[2]
Teams
The participating teams and groupings were revealed on November 27, 2023.[3]
In the elimination round, the seven teams were drawn into two groups, with Group A consisting of three teams and Group B contains four. Every team will play one game against teams within the same group and two games against teams from the opposing group. In total, Group A teams will play ten games, while Group B teams will play nine games. The top two teams in each group qualified for the crossover semifinals.[1][3]
It was stated in the live broadcast during the halftime break of Game 1 of Semifinals series between CamSur Express and Zambales Eruption, and as stated by the league's Executive Vice President Rhose Montreal, that Muntinlupa Chiefs had forfeited the series to the Taguig City Generals, giving them a 2–0 series win by forfeiture and an automatic finals berth.[4]
Taguig City Generals
20–0
Muntinlupa Chiefs
Taguig City Generals
20–0
Muntinlupa Chiefs
Taguig won the series by forfeiture
Taguig wins series, 2–0
Finals: CamSur Express vs. Taguig City Generals
The finals follow a 2–2–1 format, with the team having a better record during the eliminations hosting Games 1, 2, and 5 (if necessary), and the other team hosting Games 3 and 4.
The awarding ceremonies were held before the second game of the NBL Finals series between the CamSur Express and Taguig City Generals, and the league honored the individual winners.
Most Valuable Player: Mike Jefferson Sampurna (Taguig City Generals)
^"LIVE: NBL Chairman's Cup 2023 Semifinals"(YouTube video). YouTube. Retrieved March 24, 2024. Executive Vice President Rhose Montreal told during the halftime break that Muntinlupa had forfeited the series already, giving the Taguig City Generals a 2-0 series win and an automatic finals berth.