The San Miguel Beermen, defending champions of the PBA Commissioner's Cup, could be booted out of the PBA playoffs before they even start, which would be a first in 10 years.
The defending PBA Commissioner’s Cup champions, San Miguel Beermen, are on the verge of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2015.
With a 5-7 record, their playoff fate is no longer in their hands as the Beermen need both the NLEX Road Warriors and Magnolia Hotshots to lose their final games to force a playoff for the last spot.
If either team secures a win, San Miguel’s streak of playoff appearances will come to an end.
Here’s how the PBA Commissioner’s Cup standings are looking ahead of the final week of eliminations.
NorthPort Batang Pier (9-3)
NorthPort solidified its position at the top of the standings with back-to-back wins to close out the elimination round.
The Batang Pier are in prime position to secure a twice-to-beat advantage heading into the quarterfinals.
TNT Tropang Giga (8-3)
TNT is currently riding a two-game winning streak and controls its own destiny.
A win in their final game guarantees a top-3 finish, with a strong chance of clinching a twice-to-beat advantage.
Meralco Bolts (7-3)
The Bolts are heating up at the right time with a three-game winning streak. They have a chance to tie for the best record if they win their final two games. However, one loss likely eliminates their twice-to-beat hopes.
Converge FiberXers (8-4)
The Converge FiberXers await their final ranking within the top-6 after already wrapping up their schedule.
Eastern (7-4)
Eastern is looking to rebound after a crushing defeat to Magnolia, the team’s worst loss this season. A win in the last game guarantees the Hong Kong-based squad a top-6 finish.
Brgy. Ginebra San Miguel (7-4)
Ginebra is likely out of contention for a twice-to-beat advantage but will aim to secure a better playoff position in their final game.
Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (6-5)
The Elasto Painters have struggled, losing four of their last five games. They need a win to avoid complications in a potential three-way tie.
Magnolia Hotshots (5-6)
Magnolia saved its conference with two straight wins. Another victory assures them at least a playoff for the last quarterfinal spot.
NLEX Road Warriors (5-6)
NLEX also revived its playoff chances with two consecutive wins. A win for the Road Warriors in their final game likewise guarantees at least a playoff for the final spot.
San Miguel Beermen (5-7)
The San Miguel Beermen will need both Magnolia and NLEX to lose their final games, otherwise the defending champs are out of the playoffs before they even start for the first time since the 2015 Commissioner’s Cup.
Blackwater Bossing, Phoenix Fuel Masters, and Terrafirma Dyip
Blackwater (3-9), Phoenix (3-9), and Terrafirma (1-11) are all out of contention, finishing the conference in the lower rungs of the standings.
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[Editor's note: This article was generated by a member of the One Sports Digital team using AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]