The tournament is an import-laden format, which requires an import or a pure-foreign player for each team.
The following format was observed for the duration of the conference: With the three-way tie for second and the last outright semifinal round berth, a two-round playoff was held to determine which team will qualify to the semifinals outright; the losers in each round proceed to the quarterfinals.
With 4:52 left in the second period, Jaworski caught a wayward elbow from Jeff Moore during a rebound play.
Teaming up with Francis Arnaiz, the Big J put Ginebra ahead, 89–86, after completing a three-point play with 6:08 left.
The lead was narrowed to a solitary point by the Thirst Quenchers at the end of the third quarter.