2017-18 PBA Philippine Cup Game Schedule – (Elimination Round)

Philippines’ premier basketball league is finally back after almost two months of break. The 2017-18 PBA Philippine Cup will officially open on December 17, 2017 geared with its familiar elite players along with new ones.

Just like last year, the San Miguel Beermen are scheduled after the opening ceremonies but this time they will be facing the Phoenix Petroleum Fuel Masters.

The Beermen were just one championship short in 42nd season to complete the elusive Grand Slam. Also, they’re the defending champion of this conference.

The Fuel Masters was seen several times last season started a winning streak only to lose gas at the end of the elimination round. This 2017-18 Philippine Cup, Phoenix will be coached by another veteran Louie Alas.

Also, just like last year, December 25 or on Christmas Day will feature Manila Clasico. It will also mark as the first game of crowd favorite Barangay Ginebra San Miguel against their arch-rival Magnolia Hotshots (previously known as the Star Hotshots).

This will be also the second time that the original Purefoods franchise will use an ice cream brand as their moniker.

The other was the Coney Island Ice Cream Stars during the reign of Alvin Patrimonio back in the 90s.

As many of us already aware, Christian Standhardinger the number one pick of this year’s draft won’t be available in the All-Filipino conference due to his commitment to play with the Hong Kong Eastern Long Lions in ASEAN Basketball League.

However, “the Phenom” Kiefer Ravena will be much available and ready to play under coach Yeng Guiao in NLEX Road Warriors.

NLEX is one of the teams that might turn everyone’s head this conference considering how they have finished the 2017 PBA Governors’ Cup.

Below is the partial schedule of the 2017-18 PBA Philippine Cup elimination round.

Here’s the official tweet from PBA twitter account.