The San Miguel Beermen repeated against the Formula Shell Zoom Masters in a similar 4–1 conquest and retains the PBA Open Conference crown.
Capitalizing on the absence of four-time MVP Ramon Fernandez, who was sideline due to a right, wrist sprain, the Zoom Masters leaned on the heroics of Benjie Paras and Bobby Parks to prevent a series shutout.
After keeping Shell at bay for three quarters, San Miguel broke the game wide open in the final period in a scintillating display of teamwork and hardcourt brilliance.
The Zoom Masters made a gallant stand but ran out of gas and could not stop the highly charged Beermen from winning the title.
SCOOP Most Outstanding Local player in the finals series: Hector Calma (San Miguel Beer)