2019–20 Pampanga Giant Lanterns season

The 2019–20 Pampanga Giant Lanterns season was the second season of the franchise in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).

2019–20 Pampanga Giant Lanterns season
Results
Record21–9 (.700)
PlaceDivision: 4th (North)
Playoff finishDivision Semifinals
(lost vs. San Juan, 0–2)
Pampanga Giant Lanterns seasons

Pampanga looked to improve from their 11–14 record in the previous season after missing the playoffs by tiebreaker. On November 27, they would do so by clinching their 14th win, surpassing their previous campaign by winning percentage. That would also be the start of an eight-game winning streak to close the season with a record of 21–9, as they would claim fourth place in the North Division.[1][2] The team first faced against the Bataan Risers, which they would beat in a sweep.[3] They then took on the defending champion San Juan Knights, who they would fall to in a sweep of their own.[4]

The team played all of their home games at Angeles University Foundation in Angeles City. As of 2023, this would be their last season in Angeles before moving to San Fernando to play at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in future seasons.

Regular season

Standings

Pos Team Pld W L PCT GB Qualification
2 Manila Stars 30 25 5 .833 1 Playoffs
3 Makati Super Crunch 30 22 8 .733 4
4 Pampanga Giant Lanterns 30 21 9 .700 5
5 Bataan Risers 30 20 10 .667 6
6 Bulacan Kuyas 30 19 11 .633 7
Source: Standings
Rules for classification: 1) Win percentage; 2) Head-to-head record; 3) Head-to-head point differential; 4) Head-to-head points scored; 5) Overall point differential; 6) Overall points scored.

Schedule
2019–20 Pampanga Giant Lanterns season schedule
Game Date Opponent Score Location Record Recap
1 June 13General SantosW 94–85Caloocan Sports Complex1–0
2 June 19BicolL 70–82Valenzuela Astrodome1–1
3 June 26BasilanL 74–83Valenzuela Astrodome1–2
4 July 6BulacanW 69–63Angeles University Foundation2–2
5 July 13MarikinaW 95–69Pasig Sports Center3–2
6 July 19ManilaL 76–92Alonte Sports Arena3–3
7 July 25Biñan CityW 96–86Pasig Sports Center4–3
8 July 31ValenzuelaW 77–74Angeles University Foundation5–3
9 August 14MindoroW 85–78Angeles University Foundation6–3
10 August 21MakatiL 94–96JCSGO Christian Acadmey6–4
11 August 28NavotasW 83–74Pasig Sports Center7–4
12 September 5Davao OccidentalW 65–62Angeles University Foundation8–4
13 September 9MuntinlupaW 77–66Muntinlupa Sports Complex9–4
14 September 17San JuanL 97–102Angeles University Foundation9–5
15 September 24ImusW 99–82Marist School10–5
16 October 3IloiloL 70–76Cuneta Astrodome10–6
17 October 10ZamboangaL 59–73Strike Gymnasium10–7
18 October 17Bacoor CityW 76–69La Salle Coliseum11–7
19 October 24CaloocanW 76–70Marist School12–7
20 November 5SaranganiW 115–71Alonte Sports Arena13–7
21 November 12BataanL 76–77Marikina Sports Center13–8
22 November 22Quezon CityL 75–81Pasig Sports Center13–9
23 November 27ParañaqueW 82–63Sarangani Capitol Gymnasium14–9
24 December 17PasayW 75–65Valenzuela Astrodome15–9
25 January 9Nueva EcijaW 81–75Angeles University Foundation16–9
26 January 16Batangas CityW 82–79Angeles University Foundation17–9
27 January 23RizalW 90–70Ynares Sports Arena18–9
28 January 28CebuW 88–77Cuneta Astrodome19–9
29 February 1BacolodW 82–65Angeles University Foundation20–9
30 February 5PasigW 71–62Bataan People's Center21–9
Source: Schedule

Playoffs

Schedule
2020 Pampanga Giant Lanterns playoffs schedule
Round Game Date Opponent Score Location Series Recap
Division Quarterfinals 1 February 15BataanW 71–64Filoil Flying V Centre1–0 Recap
2 February 20BataanW 83–80Angeles University Foundation2–0 Recap
Division Semifinals 1 February 28San JuanL 84–86Filoil Flying V Centre0–1 Recap
2 March 4San JuanL 83–91San Andres Sports Complex0–2 Recap
Source: Schedule

References
  1. "MPBL: Mark Cruz sparks late surge vs Pasig as Pampanga seals North No. 4 seed". Spin.ph. February 5, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  2. "Mark Cruz guides Pampanga past Pasig, top four in MPBL North". Tiebreaker Times. February 5, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  3. "Pampanga escapes 1Bataan in thriller, books MPBL semis date with San Juan". Tiebreaker Times. February 20, 2020. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  4. Saldajeno, Ivan Stewart (March 5, 2020). "San Juan clinches spot in MPBL North Finals". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
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