UNTV Cup Season 2

2nd UNTV Cup season

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2014 UNTV Cup Season 22014 UNTV Cup Season

Tournament details
Country| Philippines
Dates| February 11 – July 8, 2014
Teams| 10
Defending champions| Judiciary Magis
(as Judiciary Cagers)
Final positions
Champions| AFP Cavaliers (1st title)
Runner-up| PNP Responders
Third place| Judiciary Magis
Fourth place| MMDA Black Wolves
Tournament statistics
Matches played| 47
Awards
Season MVP| Ollan Omiping (PNP)

<- Season 1

Clash of the Three

Season 3 ->

The UNTV Cup Season 2 was the 2014 season of the public service-based basketball league, the UNTV Cup. It was opened on February 11, 2014, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City. Its final games were held on July 8, 2014, at the same venue.

UNTV Cup season two started its ceremonial toss on February 11, 2014, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City. Ten teams participated this season; three more teams compared to the inaugural season.[1] Atoy Co and Ed Cordero serve as commissioner and deputy commissioner respectively during the course of UNTV Cup season two. The game ended successfully on July 8, 2014, on the same venue.

Its kick off celebration was held at One Esplanade in Pasay on January 14, 2014. Opening game was held on February 11, 2014, at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines. Every game schedule, the teams had its own Public Service Booth during the game to give and offer public services to attendees/viewers as well as to the public. Respective teams had its representatives to cater these public services on the game venue.[2]

## Teams

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The following are the teams of public officials:[3][4]

### New Teams

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Four new teams were introduced this season, two of which came from the splitting of Season 1's Congress-LGU Legislators.

* House of Representatives of the Philippines (HOR) Solons
* Local Government Units (LGU) Vanguards
* Office of the President of the Philippines (Malacañang) Patriots
* Senate of the Philippines (Senate) Defenders

### Group A

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Government agency  | Moniker  | Colours  | Joined UNTV Cup  | Seasons Played  | UNTV Cup Titles  | Head Coach

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Armed Forces of the Philippines | AFP Cavaliers  |  | 2013 | 1  | 0  | Col. Alfredo Cayco
Department of Justice | DOJ Avengers  |  | 2013 | 1  | 0  | Lucio Guevarra
Supreme Court of the Philippines | Judiciary Magis  |  | 2013 | 1  | 1  | Dennis Balason
Local Government Units | LGU Vanguards  |  | 2013 | 1  | 0  | Raymund Valenzona
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority | MMDA Black Wolves  |  | 2013 | 1  | 0  | Yoyong Martirez

### Group B

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Government agency | Moniker | Colours | Joined UNTV Cup | Seasons Played | UNTV Cup Titles | Head Coach

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House of Representatives of the Philippines | HOR Solons  |  | 2013 | 1  | 0  | Fernando Ocampo
Office of the President of the Philippines | Malacañang Patriots  |  | 2014  | 0  | 0  | Jenkins Mesina
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation | PhilHealth – Your Partner In Health  |  | 2013 | 1  | 0  | Delio Aseron II
Philippine National Police | PNP Responders  |  | 2013 | 1  | 0  | Raffy Gonzales
Senate of the Philippines | Senate Defenders  |  | 2014  | 0  | 0  | Lino Ong

## Venues

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Ynares Sports Arena

Smart Araneta Coliseum

Meralco Gym

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Venues in Metro Manila.

The opening day and the Games 2 and 3 of the Finals were held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The rest of the elimination round games were held at the Ynares Sports Arena and Meralco Gym. The other playoff games were also held at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.

Arena  | Location  | Tournament  | Capacity

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Meralco Gym  | Pasig City | Y |  |
Smart Araneta Coliseum | Quezon City | Y | Y | 14,429
Ynares Sports Arena | Pasig City | Y | Y | 3,000

## Elimination round

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Every schedule of the games was telecast live via the official TV partner UNTV 37, online streaming at untvweb.com and seen via monitoring centers in provincial areas in the Philippines. Its exhibition and championship games went live broadcast on its official TV Partner.

The elimination round began on February 11, 2014, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. The schedule followed a single round robin format in which all teams faced each other once in their respective group, for a total of 4 games per team. After the first elimination round, the bottom teams per group are eliminated, and the top 4 teams per group advance to the second elimination round. After the second elimination round, the bottom 2 teams are eliminated. The top 2 teams get outright semifinals spots, while the remaining 4 teams battle it out on the quarterfinals, with #3 team facing #6, and #4 seed playing against #5.

### First round

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#### Group A

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Pos | Team  | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | PD | PCT | GB | Qualification

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1  | Judiciary Magis  | 4  | 3  | 1  | 350  | 319  | +31  | .750[a] | -- | Advanced to the second round
2  | AFP Cavaliers  | 4  | 3  | 1  | 354  | 344  | +10  | .750[a] | --
3  | LGU Vanguards  | 4  | 2  | 2  | 344  | 325  | +19  | .500[b] | 1
4  | MMDA Black Wolves  | 4  | 2  | 2  | 317  | 313  | +4  | .500[b] | 1
5  | DOJ Avengers  | 4  | 0  | 4  | 336  | 400  | −64  | .000  | 3  | Eliminated

Source: UNTV Cup
Notes:

1. ^ a b Judiciary Magis wins tie-breaker via head-to-head record over the AFP Cavaliers. Nevertheless, both teams qualify to the second round.
2. ^ a b LGU Vanguards wins tie-breaker via head-to-head record over the MMDA Black Wolves. Nevertheless, both teams qualify to the second round.

| Team  | AFP  | DOJ  | JUD  | LGU  | MMDA

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AFP  |  | 93–84  | 72–84  | 100–98  | 89–78
DOJ  |  |  | 96–101  | 69–102  | 87–104
Judiciary  |  |  |  | 94–78  | 71–73
LGU  |  |  |  |  | 66–62
MMDA  |  |  |  |  |

Source: [citation needed]
Legend: Blue = left column team win; Red = top row team win.
Matches with lighter background shading were decided after overtime.

| Team ╲ Game| 1| 2| 3| 4

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AFP Cavaliers| JUD| DOJ| MMDA| LGU
DOJ Avengers| AFP| JUD| MMDA| LGU
Judiciary Magis| AFP| LGU| DOJ| MMDA
LGU Vanguards| MMDA| JUD| AFP| DOJ
MMDA Black Wolves| LGU| AFP| DOJ| JUD

Source: [citation needed]
= Win;  = Loss

Date  | Game No.  | Competing Teams  | Scores  | Best Player(s)  | Venue  | Links

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February 16, 2014  | 3 [5] | LGU def. MMDA  | 66–62  | Jason Souza  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch
February 16, 2014  | 4 [5] | Judiciary def. AFP  | 84–72  | Don Camaso | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch
February 23, 2014  | 5  | AFP def. DOJ  | 93–84  | Alvin Zuñiga  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch
February 23, 2014  | 6  | Judiciary def. LGU  | 94–78  | Jon Hall  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch
March 2, 2014  | 10 [6][7] | AFP def. MMDA  | 89–78  | Paulino Fernandez  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch
March 9, 2014  | 12 [8] | Judiciary def. DOJ  | 101–96  | Joey Yabut  | Meralco Gym, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig | Watch
March 16, 2014  | 13 [9][10][11] | MMDA def. DOJ  | 104–87  | Jeffrey Sanders  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch
March 16, 2014  | 14 [10][11] | AFP def. LGU  | 100–98  | Alvin Zuñiga  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch
March 23, 2014  | 17 [12] | LGU def. DOJ  | 102–69  | Kiko Adriano | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch
March 30, 2014  | 20 [13] | MMDA def. Judiciary  | 73–71  | Jeffrey Sanders  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig |

#### Group B

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Original Standings

Pos | Team  | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | PD | PCT | GB | Qualification

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1  | PhilHealth – Your Partner In Health  | 4  | 4  | 0  | 327  | 258  | +69  | 1.000  | -- | Advanced to the second round
2  | PNP Responders  | 4  | 3  | 1  | 311  | 249  | +62  | .750  | 1
3  | Malacañang Patriots  | 4  | 2  | 2  | 291  | 294  | −3  | .500  | 2
4  | Senate Defenders  | 4  | 1  | 3  | 273  | 351  | −78  | .250  | 3
5  | HOR Solons  | 4  | 0  | 4  | 293  | 343  | −50  | .000  | 4  | Eliminated

Source: UNTV Cup

Official Standings after PhilHealth forfeit

Pos | Team  | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | PD | PCT | GB | Qualification

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1  | PNP Responders  | 4  | 4  | 0  | 311  | 249  | +62  | 1.000  | -- | Advanced to the second round
2  | Malacañang Patriots  | 4  | 3  | 1  | 291  | 294  | −3  | .750  | 1
3  | Senate Defenders  | 4  | 2  | 2  | 273  | 351  | −78  | .500  | 2
4  | HOR Solons  | 4  | 1  | 3  | 293  | 343  | −50  | .250  | 3
5  | PhilHealth – Your Partner In Health  | 4  | 0  | 4  | 327  | 258  | +69  | .000  | 4  | Eliminated

Source: [citation needed]

| Team  | HOR  | MAL  | PHIC  | PNP  | SEN

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HOR  |  | 76–88  | 75–81  | 68–91  | 74–83
Malacañang  |  |  | 61–76  | 61–67  | 81–75
PhilHealth  |  |  |  | 67–60  | 103–62
PNP  |  |  |  |  | 93–53
Senate  |  |  |  |  |

Source: [citation needed]
Legend: Blue = left column team win; Red = top row team win.
Matches with lighter background shading were decided after overtime.

| Team ╲ Game| 1| 2| 3| 4

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HOR Solons| SEN| PNP| PHIC| MAL
Malacañang Patriots| PNP| SEN| PHIC| HOR
PhilHealth – Your Partner In Health| PNP| SEN| MAL| HOR
PNP Responders| MAL| PHIC| HOR| SEN
Senate Defenders| HOR| PHIC| MAL| PNP

Source: [citation needed]
= Win;  = Loss

Date  | Game No.  | Competing Teams  | Scores  | Best Player(s)  | Venue  | Links

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February 11, 2014[14] | 1 [15] | Senate def. HOR  | 83–74  | Kenneth Duremdes[15] | Smart Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City | Watch
February 16, 2014  | 2 [5] | PNP def. Malacañan  | 67–61  | Ollan Omiping | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig |
February 23, 2014  | 7  | PhilHealth def. PNP  | 67–60  | Ramil Tagupa  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch
March 2, 2014  | 8 [6][7] | PhilHealth def. Senate  | 103–62  | Alex Noriega  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig |
March 2, 2014  | 9 [6][7] | PNP def. HOR  | 91–68  | Ronaldo Abaya  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch
March 9, 2014  | 11 [8] | Malacañan def. Senate  | 81–75  | Gerry Gadong  | Meralco Gym, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig | Watch
March 16, 2014  | 15 [10][16][11] | PhilHealth def. Malacañan  | 76–61  | Jesson Alfeche  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig |
March 23, 2014  | 16 [12] | PhilHealth def. HOR  | 81–75  | Jesson Alfeche  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig |
March 23, 2014  | 18 [12] | PNP def. Senate  | 93–53  | Jay Mann Misola  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch
March 30, 2014  | 19 [17][13] | Malacañan def. HOR  | 88–76  | LCdr. Paul Anthony Yamamoto  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch

### Second round

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Pos | Team  | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | PD | PCT | GB | Qualification

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1  | PNP Responders  | 8  | 8  | 0  | 586  | 461  | +125  | 1.000  | -- | Twice-to-beat in the semifinals
2  | Judiciary Magis  | 8  | 6  | 2  | 488  | 456  | +32  | .750  | 2
3  | AFP Cavaliers  | 8  | 5  | 3  | 602  | 584  | +18  | .625[a] | 3  | Twice-to-beat in the quarterfinals
4  | Malacañang Patriots  | 8  | 5  | 3  | 565  | 559  | +6  | .625[a] | 3
5  | MMDA Black Wolves  | 8  | 5  | 3  | 559  | 533  | +26  | .625[a] | 3  | Twice-to-win in the quarterfinals
6  | Senate Defenders  | 8  | 3  | 5  | 522  | 594  | −72  | .375[b] | 5
7  | LGU Vanguards  | 8  | 3  | 5  | 586  | 635  | −49  | .375[b] | 5  | Eliminated
8  | HOR Solons  | 8  | 1  | 7  | 480  | 566  | −86  | .125  | 7

Source: [citation needed]
Notes:

1. ^ a b c AFP, Malacañang and MMDA have a tied head-to-head record of 1-1; AFP wins tiebreaker via points differential on head-to-head games (AFP +6, Malacañang 0, MMDA -6).
2. ^ a b Senate Defenders wins tie-breaker via head-to-head record over the LGU Vanguards.

| Team  | AFP  | HOR  | JUD  | LGU  | MAL  | MMDA  | PNP  | SEN

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AFP  |  | 92–88  | 72–84  | 100–98  | 78–83  | 89–78  | 69–71  | 102–82
HOR  |  |  | L | 97–103  | 76–88  | 77–109  | 68–91  | 74–83
Judiciary  |  |  |  | 94–78  | 83–75  | 71–73  | 77–87  | 79–71
LGU  |  |  |  |  | 91–93  | 66–62  | 72–102  | 78–87
Malacañang  |  |  |  |  |  | 84–89  | 61–67  | 81–75
MMDA  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 61–75  | 87–71
PNP  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 93–53
Senate  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

Source: [citation needed]
Legend: Blue = left column team win; Red = top row team win.
Matches with lighter background shading were decided after overtime.

| Team ╲ Game| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7

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AFP Cavaliers| SEN| PNP| MAL| HOR| | |
HOR Solons| LGU| JUD| AFP| MMDA| | |
Judiciary Magis| MAL| SEN| HOR| PNP| | |
LGU Vanguards| MAL| PNP| HOR| SEN| | |
Malacañang Patriots| LGU| JUD| AFP| MMDA| | |
MMDA Black Wolves| PNP| SEN| MAL| HOR| | |
PNP Responders| MMDA| LGU| AFP| JUD| | |
Senate Defenders| AFP| JUD| MMDA| LGU| | |

Source: [citation needed]
= Win;  = Win by forfeit;  = Loss;  = Loss by forfeit

Date  | Game No.  | Competing Teams  | Scores  | Best Player(s)  | Venue  | Links

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April 13, 2014  | 21  | Malacañan def. LGU  | 93–91  | LCdr. Paul Anthony Yamamoto  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch
April 13, 2014  | 22  | PNP def. MMDA  | 75–61  | Julius Criste  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch
April 27, 2014  | 23  | AFP def. Senate  | 102–82  | Alvin Zuñiga  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch
April 27, 2014  | 24  | PNP def. LGU  | 102–72  | Ollan Omiping | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch
April 27, 2014  | 25  | Judiciary def. Malacañang  | 83–75  | Frederick Salamat  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch
May 4, 2014  | 26 [18] | LGU def. HOR  | 103–97  | Kiko Adriano | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch
May 4, 2014  | 27 [18] | Judiciary def. Senate  | 79–71  | Ariel Capus  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch
May 4, 2014  | 28 [18] | PNP def. AFP  | 71–69  | PO2 Ronald Abaya  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig |
May 11, 2014  | 29 [19] | Judiciary def. HOR  | Forfeit  | N/A  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig |
May 11, 2014  | 30 [20] | MMDA def. Senate  | 87–71  | Peter John Villanueva  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch
May 11, 2014  | 31  | Malacañang def. AFP  | 83–78  | Joseph Besa  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch
May 18, 2014  | 32  | AFP def. HOR  | 92–88  | Roger Araneta  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch
May 18, 2014  | 33  | MMDA def. Malacañang  | 89–84  | Jeffrey Sanders  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch
May 18, 2014  | 34  | Senate def. LGU  | 87–78  | Kenneth Duremdes | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch
May 21, 2014  | 35  | MMDA def. HOR  | 109–77  | Jeffrey Sanders  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch
May 21, 2014  | 36  | PNP def. Judiciary  | 87–77  | Jay Mann Misola  | Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig | Watch

## Playoffs

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There are six teams that qualified for the playoffs. The top two teams, (#1) PNP Responders and (#2) Judiciary Magis, already advance to the semifinals holding a twice-to-beat advantage. The remaining four teams will fight for the final two semifinal slots. (#3) AFP Cavaliers and (#4) Malacañang Patriots will have a twice-to-beat advantage on the quarterfinals against (#6) Senate Defenders and (#5) MMDA Black Wolves, respectively.

| Quarterfinals
(#3 & #4 twice-to-beat) | | | Semifinals
(#1 & #2 twice-to-beat) | | | UNTV Cup Finals
(Best-of-3) |

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| | | | 1 | PNP Responders | 79 | 80 | |
| 4 | Malacañang Patriots | 75 | 63 | | | 5 | MMDA Black Wolves | 88 | 67 |
| 5 | MMDA Black Wolves | 84 | 76 | | | | | | 1 | PNP Responders | 1 |
| | | | | | 3 | AFP Cavaliers | 2 |
| | | | 2 | Judiciary Magis | 67 | 76 |
| 3 | AFP Cavaliers | 78 | | | 3 | AFP Cavaliers | 75 | 85 |
| 6 | Senate Defenders | 50 | | | | Third place match

| | | 5 | MMDA Black Wolves | 81
| | | 2 | Judiciary Magis | 84

### Quarterfinals

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The rookie #4 team Malacañang Patriots have a twice-to-beat advantage against #5 ranked MMDA Black Wolves, while another new team and #6 seed Senate Defenders needs to win two games versus #3 team AFP Cavaliers.[21]

MMDA won twice to eliminate Malacañang, while AFP beat Senate convincingly, 78–50, to advance to the semifinals. The Cavaliers face the undefeated PNP Responders, and the Black Wolves sets a date with the defending champion and #2 seed Judiciary Magis.

#### (3) AFP Cavaliers vs. (6) Senate Defenders

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UNTV

Game 37
May 25, 2014
3:00 pm

Watch

AFP Cavaliers | 78-50 | Senate Defenders

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Scoring by quarter: 19–10, 17–13, 12–14, 30–13
Best Player: Rolando Pascual
AFP wins series in one game

Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig
Referees: Ariel Bermeo, Don Arguelles, Jong Banayat

#### (4) Malacañang Patriots vs. (5) MMDA Black Wolves

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UNTV

Game 38
May 25, 2014

Watch

Malacañang Patriots | 75-84 | MMDA Black Wolves

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Scoring by quarter: 17–18, 16–25, 17–15, 25–26
Best Player: Harold Monzon
MMDA forces do-or-die game

Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig
Referees: Bong Pascual, Buddy Cortez, Arlon Crebillo

UNTV

Game 39
June 1, 2014

Watch

Malacañang Patriots | 63-76 | MMDA Black Wolves

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Scoring by quarter: 17–11, 18–21, 12–26, 16–18
Best Player: Peter John Villanueva
MMDA wins series in two games

Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig
Referees: Ariel Bermeo, Michael Anthony Galutera, Buddy Cortez

### Semifinals

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For the second straight season, the undefeated PNP Responders and Judiciary Magis have a twice-to-beat advantage in the semifinals after being the top 2 teams at the end of the elimination round. Quarterfinals winners AFP Cavaliers and MMDA Black Wolves would need to win twice to enter the finals.

PNP and AFP won their separate series by beating NHA and AFP, respectively, in two games.[22]

#### (2) Judiciary Magis vs. (3) AFP Cavaliers

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UNTV

Game 40
June 8, 2014

Watch Report

Judiciary Magis | 67-75 | AFP Cavaliers

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Scoring by quarter: 12–15, 22–22, 16–19, 17–19
Best Player: Alvin Idanan
AFP forces do-or-die game

Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig
Referees: Glenn Cornelio, Joenard Garcia, Michael Anthony Galutera

UNTV

Game 43
June 15, 2014

Watch

Judiciary Magis | 76-85 | AFP Cavaliers

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Scoring by quarter: 20–20, 16–18, 28–25, 12–22
Best Player: Rolando Pascual
AFP wins series in two games

Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig
Referees: Bong Pascual, Michael Anthony Galutera, Allan Manzano

#### (1) PNP Responders vs. (5) MMDA Black Wolves

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UNTV

Game 41
June 8, 2014

Watch

PNP Responders | 79-88 | MMDA Black Wolves

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Scoring by quarter: 20–19, 12–19, 24–18, 23–32
Best Player: Peter John Villanueva
MMDA forces do-or-die game

Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig
Referees: Ricor Buaron, Jeffrey Ablola Sr, Jeffrey Tantay

UNTV

Game 42
June 15, 2014

Watch

PNP Responders | 80-67 | MMDA Black Wolves

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Scoring by quarter: 24–13, 23–17, 14–22, 19–15
Best Player: Ollan Omiping
PNP wins series in two games

Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig
Referees: Buddy Cortez, Don Arguelles, Arlon Crebillo

## Battle for Third Place: (2) Judiciary Magis vs. (5) MMDA Black Wolves

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The battle for third place was between the #2 seed and former champion Judiciary Magis and #5 team MMDA Black Wolves, after they lost their semifinals series on 2 games against separate opponents. Judiciary won the game, 84–81, and gets ₱250,000 for their chosen beneficiary as third placer. Despite the loss, MMDA received ₱150,000 for charity as fourth placer.[23]

UNTV

Game 44
June 22, 2014

Watch

Judiciary Magis | 84-81 | MMDA Black Wolves

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Scoring by quarter: 28–20, 14–15, 26–24, 16–22
Best Player: Kevin Enriquez
Judiciary wins third place

Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig
Referees: Bong Pascual, Joenard Garcia, Arlon Crebillo

## Exhibition Game: Executive Officials vs. Team Legislators

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Before the much-awaited championship match between PNP Responders and AFP Cavaliers, two exhibition games that served as the curtain raiser were held, with two squads composed of government executives and legislators.[23]

### Executive Officials

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The Executive Officials team is composed of high-ranking officials from different departments of the executive branch listed below. They wore yellow jerseys.

* #3 Joel Villanueva – Director General, TESDA (also a player for Malacañang Patriots)
* #7 LCdr. Paul Anthony Yamamoto – Navy Officer, Presidential Security Group (also a player for Malacañang Patriots)
* #7 Daniel Razon – chairman, BMPI–UNTV
* #8 MGen. Victor Bayani – Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, J4, Armed Forces of the Philippines
* #9 Rafael Ragos, CPA – Deputy Director for Regional Operation Services, National Bureau of Investigation
* #12 Edmundo Arugay – Deputy Director for Administrative Services, National Bureau of Investigation
* #17 Ronnie Ricketts – chairman, Optical Media Board
* #18 Manuel Mamba, M.D. – Presidential Adviser, Office of the Presidential Adviser on Legislative Affairs; Head, Presidential Legislative Liaison Office
* #29 Carlos Jericho Petilla – Secretary, Department of Energy
* #30 Francis Zamora – Vice Mayor, San Juan City, Metro Manila
* #83 MGen. Virgilio Hernandez – Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, J2, Armed Forces of the Philippines
* #84 Col. Agane Adriatico – Chief, Special Service Unit, Armed Forces of the Philippines

Head Coach: David "Boysie" Zamar

### Team Legislators

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The Legislators team is composed of senators and congressmen under the legislative branch listed below. They wore blue jerseys.

* #1 Sen. Ralph Recto – Senator, Senate of the Philippines
* #2 Sen. Sonny Angara – Senator, Senate of the Philippines (also a player for Senate Defenders)
* #4 Cong. Alfred Vargas – Representative, 5th District of Quezon City
* #6 Cong. Rommel Amatong – Representative, 2nd District of Compostela Valley
* #7 Cong. Franz Alvarez – Representative, 1st District of Palawan (also a player for HOR Solons)
* #9 Cong. Niel Tupas Jr. – Representative, 5th District of Iloilo (also a player for HOR Solons)
* #14 Cong. Ansaruddin Adiong – Representative, 1st District of Lanao del Sur
* #22 Cong. Roman Romulo – Representative, Lone District of Pasig
* #23 Cong. Gary Alejano – Representative, Magdalo Partylist
* #24 Cong. Edcel "Grex" Lagman Jr. – Representative, 1st District of Albay
* #25 Cong. Mark Enverga – Representative, 1st District of Quezon
* #27 Cong. Scott Davies Lanete, M.D. – Representative, 3rd District of Masbate (also a player for HOR Solons)
* #28 Cong. Sherwin Tugna – Representative, CIBAC Partylist
* #37 Cong. Barry Gutierrez – Representative, Akbayan Partylist
* #88 Cong. Gerald Anthony Gullas Jr. – Representative, 1st District of Cebu

Head Coach: Billy Reyes

### Results

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UNTV

Exhibition Game
July 1, 2014

Watch Report

Team Legislators | 65-66 | Executive Officials

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Scoring by quarter: 13–11, 11–17, 21–15, 20–23
Executive Officials wins exhibition game

Smart Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City
Referees: Raffy Britanico, Sheila Petalio, Corazon "Len" Macalalad

UNTV

Exhibition Game
July 8, 2014

Watch

Team Legislators | 81-86 | Executive Officials

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Scoring by quarter: 28–21, 23–25, 17–18, 13–22
Executive Officials wins exhibition game

Smart Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City
Referees: Raffy Britanico, Edith Botecario, Corazon "Len" Macalalad

## UNTV Cup Finals: (1) PNP Responders vs. (3) AFP Cavaliers

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The best-of-three finals series was held on June 22 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig, and July 1 and 8, 2018 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The championship is between Season 1 runner-up PNP Responders and first time finalist AFP Cavaliers. Both teams won their separate semis matchups in two games. AFP won the finals series against PNP, 2–1, to get their first title and donate ₱1.5 million to their chosen charity.

UNTV

Game 45
June 22, 2014

Watch
Report

PNP Responders | 74-64 | AFP Cavaliers

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Scoring by quarter: 19–16, 14–12, 11–16, 30–20
Best Player: Harold Decena and Harold Sta. Cruz

Ynares Sports Arena, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig
Referees: Buddy Cortez, Michael Anthony Galutera, Ariel Bermeo

UNTV

Game 46
July 1, 2014

Watch
Report

PNP Responders | 64-75 | AFP Cavaliers

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Scoring by quarter: 7–18, 16–26, 14–15, 27–16
Best Player: Alvin Zuñiga

Smart Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City
Referees: Bong Pascual, Ariel Bermeo, Joenard Garcia

UNTV

Game 47
July 8, 2014

Watch
Report

PNP Responders | 73-74 | AFP Cavaliers

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Scoring by quarter: 26–29, 20–12, 15–18, 12–15
AFP wins series, 2–1

Smart Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City
Referees: Bong Pascual, Jon Olivar, Michael Anthony Galutera

## Winners and Beneficiaries

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The ten teams represented their choice of charity institutions as beneficiaries for the game. One million and five hundred thousand pesos (₱1,500,000) was given to the champion while first to third runner-up teams will have six hundred fifty thousand (₱650,000), two hundred fifty thousand (₱250,000) and one hundred fifty thousand pesos (₱150,000) were given respectively.[24][23][21]

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Champion  | AFP Cavaliers | AFP Educational Benefit System Office (AFPEBSO)  | ₱1,500,000
Runner up  | PNP Responders | Mabuhay Shriners  | ₱650,000
3rd  | Judiciary Magis | Typhoon Yolanda-affected Judiciary personnel  | ₱250,000
4th  | MMDA Black Wolves | Neonatal ICU of the Philippine General Hospital | ₱150,000
5th  | Malacañang Patriots | Department of Social Welfare and Development |
6th  | Senate Defenders | Adopt-A-Banca Project in Iloilo and Kythe Foundation, Inc.  |
7th  | LGU Vanguards | Blas Ople Policy Training Center  |
8th  | HOR Solons | Congressional Spouses Foundation, Inc.  |
9th  | DOJ Avengers | Confederation of Older Persons Association of the Philippines  |
10th  | PhilHealth – Your Partner In Health | Cottolengo Filipino  |

## Individual awards

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### Season awards

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Players were given recognition during the exhibition game of UNTV Cup Season 2:[25]

* Ollan Omiping for Most Valuable Player[23] (for the second straight year),[26] Best Scorer and Best Shooting Guard
* Jaymann Misola and Ronaldo Abaya as Best Blocker and Best Small Forward
* PJ Villanueva for Best in Steals, Best Point Guard and Most Improved Player
* San Juan Vice Mayor Francis Zamora for Best Rebounder
* Eugene Tan for Best in Assists
* Ronaldo Pascual for Best Center
* John Hall for Best Power Forward
* Jeff Sanders for Best Reinforcement Player
* Alvin Zuniga for Fans’ Choice Award

A selection process for the Fan's Choice Award was organized for followers of the UNTV Cup which allowed them to vote their favorite player via online voting in the UNTV Cup's fan page website. The winner was determined based on the highest number of votes garnered by the player along with acceptable reason which the vote was cast. The award was given recognition in its season ending game on July 1, 2014, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, in Quezon City. Online voting was officially opened from June 19, 2014, and ended by 6:00 p.m. (UTC+8) of June 27, 2014. It was Alvin Zuniga who won the said award.

### Top Players of the Season

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The following players have excelled in their respective categories.

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### Players of the Week

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The following players were named the Players of the Week.

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## Overall standings

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| Champion

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| Runner-up
| Semifinalist
| Quarterfinalist
| Second Round Elimination
| First Round Elimination
Team | GP | W | L | PCT | Best Finish

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AFP Cavaliers | 14 | 10 | 4 | .714 | Champion
PNP Responders | 13 | 10 | 3 | .769 | Runner-up
Judiciary Magis | 11 | 7 | 4 | .636 | Third Place
MMDA Black Wolves | 13 | 8 | 5 | .615 | Fourth Place
Malacañang Patriots | 10 | 5 | 5 | .500 | Quarterfinalist
Senate Defenders | 9 | 3 | 6 | .333 | Quarterfinalist
LGU Vanguards | 8 | 3 | 5 | .375 | Second Round Elimination
HOR Solons | 8 | 1 | 7 | .125 | Second Round Elimination
DOJ Avengers | 4 | 0 | 4 | .000 | First Round Elimination
PhilHealth – Your Partner In Health | 4 | 0 | 4 | .000 | First Round Elimination

### Elimination rounds

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PNP Responders | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1.000
Judiciary Magis | 8 | 6 | 2 | .750
AFP Cavaliers | 8 | 5 | 3 | .625
Malacañang Patriots | 8 | 5 | 3 | .625
MMDA Black Wolves | 8 | 5 | 3 | .625
Senate Defenders | 8 | 3 | 5 | .375
LGU Vanguards | 8 | 3 | 5 | .375
HOR Solons | 8 | 1 | 7 | .125
DOJ Avengers | 4 | 0 | 4 | .000
PhilHealth – Your Partner In Health | 4 | 0 | 4 | .000

### Playoffs

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| Team | GP | W | L | PCT

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AFP Cavaliers | 6 | 5 | 1 | .833
MMDA Black Wolves | 5 | 3 | 2 | .600
PNP Responders | 5 | 2 | 3 | .400
Judiciary Magis | 3 | 1 | 2 | .333
Senate Defenders | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000
Malacañang Patriots | 2 | 0 | 2 | .000

## UNTV Cup Segments

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### Heart of a Champion

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The Heart of a Champion segment features UNTV Cup players and their lives off the court as public servants.

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### Top Plays

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The following segment features the top plays of the week and elimination round.

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### Player, Analyst and Fan Interviews

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UNTV Cup players, analysts, and fans share their thoughts in interviews.

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## See also

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* UNTV Cup

## References

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1. ^ "UNTV Cup season 2, simula na ngayong Pebrero - UNTV News". UNTVweb.com News. January 15, 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
2. ^ "BASKETBALL New teams, rules changes, former pros to spice up second season of UNTV Cup". Spin.ph. February 7, 2014. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
3. ^ "UNTV Cup Basketball League Season 2". ClickTheCity.com. January 17, 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
4. ^ "2nd Season ng UNTV Cup, malapit na!". UNTVweb.com. December 19, 2013. Retrieved December 24, 2018.
5. ^ a b c "PNP, LGU, at Judiciary, wagi sa elimination round ng UNTV Cup Season 2". UNTVweb.com. February 18, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
6. ^ a b c "UNTV Cup 2: Philhealth Advocates, PNP Responders and AFP Cavaliers Blow Up a Big Win". Spin.ph. March 11, 2014. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
7. ^ a b c "UNTV Cup 2: Philhealth, PNP, AFP Stamp Their Class In 3rd Week Eliminations". danielrazon.com. March 8, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
8. ^ a b "Malacanang, Judiciary score close wins in UNTV Cup". Spin.ph. March 11, 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
9. ^ "MMDA Black Wolves and their First Win". March 17, 2014. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
10. ^ a b c "PhilHealth Guns for Third Straight Win in UNTV Cup 2". March 16, 2014. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
11. ^ a b c "UNTV Cup 2: MMDA Gets First Victory, AFP Survives Thriller, PhilHealth Cruises To Third Straight In Fifth Week Elims". March 21, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
12. ^ a b c "PhilHealth Escapes HOR; LGU And PNP Dominate in UNTV Cup Season 2". March 25, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
13. ^ a b "MMDA, tinalo ang Judiciary; HOR Solons, pinagpahinga na ng Malacañang Patriots (MAR312014)". UNTVweb.com. April 1, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
14. ^ "UNTV Cup benefit basketball league begins second season in February". Spin.ph. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
15. ^ a b "UNTV Cup Season 2, nagsimula na; Senate Defenders, panalo kontra HOR Solons". UNTVweb.com. February 13, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
16. ^ "PhilHealth faces Malacañang in UNTV Cup". March 16, 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
17. ^ "Solons need to win by more than 15 pts". March 29, 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
18. ^ a b c "LGU, Judiciary, PNP, wagi sa pagpapatuloy ng elimination round ng UNTV CUP 2". UNTVweb.com. May 5, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
19. ^ "Malacañang, MMDA fives boost semis bids". Inquirer.net. May 13, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
20. ^ "Senator Sonny Angara's miracle shot at UNTV Cup (MAY112014)". UNTVweb.com. May 12, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
21. ^ a b "Playing for a good cause". May 22, 2014. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
22. ^ "AFP, MMDA force sudden deaths". June 10, 2014. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
23. ^ a b c d "Exhibition game ng mga gabinete at mambabatas sa UNTV Cup 2, isang kasaysayan sa larangan ng basketball". UNTVweb.com. July 3, 2014. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
24. ^ "UNTV CUP Season 2 a game with a cause". February 5, 2014. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
25. ^ "Cavaliers force death duel". Manila Standard Today. July 3, 2014. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
26. ^ "Responders, Cavaliers dispute UNTV Cup title". Manila Standard Today. July 8, 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014.

## External links

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