1992 PBA First Conference Finals
TeamCoachWins
Shell Rimula X Zoomers Rino Salazar 4
San Miguel Beermen Norman Black 1
DatesApril 26–May 5, 1992
TelevisionVintage Sports (PTV)
Radio networkDZAM

The 1992 PBA First Conference Finals was the best-of-7 series basketball championship of the 1992 PBA First Conference, and the conclusion of the conference playoffs. Shell Rimula X Zoomers and San Miguel Beermen played for the 51st championship contested by the league.[1]

Shell Rimula X Zoomers won their second PBA title in three years, defeating San Miguel Beermen in their finals series, four games to one.[2]

Qualification

ShellSan Miguel
Finished 7–4 (.636), tied for 1stEliminationsFinished 7–4 (.636), tied for 1st
Finished 13–6 (.684), 1stSemifinalsFinished 11–8 (.579), tied for 2nd
PlayoffWon against Alaska, 118-97

Series scoring summary

Team Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 Game 5 Wins
Shell 11298931041024
San Miguel 1058911598921
Venue NASANASANASANASANASA

Games summary

Game 1

San Miguel led 48-47 at halftime and 73-71 going into the final period, the Turbo Chargers went up by six points, 91-85, and had the game almost won in regulation, the Beermen forces extension on a 6-0 spurt with Yves Dignadice being fouled with no time left, Dignadice converted his two charities, forcing overtime. In the extra period, Bobby Parks was the difference as he pumped in 15 of Shell's 21 overtime points.

Game 2

Shell forward Ricky Relosa was thrown out when he deliberately aimed his elbow at Samboy Lim's injured left shoulder, Relosa was banned for the whole series, two Beermen namely Biboy Ravanes and Yves Dignadice had a bout with a fan who had been heckling Ramon Fernandez. Ravanes and Dignadice were suspended for one game while Fernandez was fined but managed to escape suspension.

Game 3

The Beermen had a big run in the third quarter to pull away, got their biggest lead of 27 points at 108-81.

Game 4

With Shell ahead, 100-98, a miscue between Ato Agustin and their import Rick Calloway, resulted to Agustin throwing a wayward pass, Ronnie Magsanoc recovered ball possession for Shell and his two free throws off a foul by Ramon Fernandez gave them a four-point edge, the Beermen had another miscue on their next offensive as Rey Cuenco intercepted their inbound pass and Magsanoc sealing the win with another pair of free throws.

Game 5

May 5
7:30 pm
Shell Rimula X Zoomers 102, San Miguel Beermen 92
Pts: Bobby Parks 49 Pts: Rick Calloway 29
Shell wins series, 4-1

A decisive 7-0 run early in the fourth quarter put Shell further ahead, 85-76, the Beermen bogged down with three successive turnovers as the Turbo Chargers launch another barrage that gave them a 94-82 lead going into the last four minutes.

1992 PBA First Conference Champions

Shell Rimula X Zoomers
Second title

Rosters

Shell Rimula X roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.
G 5 Philippines Magsanoc, Ronnie 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) UP Diliman
G 9 Philippines Isaac, Leo 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Mapúa
F 10 Philippines Martin, Jojo 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) NCBA
F 12 Philippines Dela Rosa, Romeo 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Southwestern-U
C 14 Philippines Paras, Benjie 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) UP Diliman
F 15 Philippines Relosa, Ricky 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Mapúa
G 17 Philippines Loyzaga, Joey 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) San Beda
F/C 18 Philippines Cuenco, Rey 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) De La Salle Araneta
F 22 United States Parks, Bobby (I) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Memphis
F 28 Philippines Orillosa, Mulong 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Adamson
F/C 32 Philippines Escobar, Jolly 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) UE
G 33 Philippines Tuadles, Calvin 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Southwestern-U
F 71 Philippines Marquez, Manuel 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) San Beda
Head coach
  • Philippines Rino Salazar
Assistant coach(es)
    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (I) Import
    • Injured Injured
    San Miguel Beermen roster
    PlayersCoaches
    Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.
    G/F 1 Philippines Ravena, Bong 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) UE
    C 4 Philippines Tomacruz, Julian 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) UST
    G 5 Philippines Pumaren, Franz 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) De La Salle
    G 6 Philippines Agustin, Ato 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Lyceum
    F 9 Philippines Lim, Samboy 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Letran
    F 10 Philippines Teng, Alvin 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Arellano
    G 11 Philippines Ravanes, Biboy 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Cebu
    F 12 Philippines Dignadice, Yves 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) STI WNU
    G 14 Philippines Calma, Hector 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Adamson
    F 17 Philippines Graves, Jeffrey 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Angeles
    F 18 Philippines Dela Cruz, Art 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) San Sebastian
    F/C 19 Philippines Fernandez, Ramon 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) San Carlos
    F 20 United States Calloway, Rick (I) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Kansas
    F 29 Philippines Angeles, Josel 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Lyceum
    Head coach
    Assistant coach(es)
      Legend
      • (C) Team captain
      • (I) Import
      • Injured Injured

      Broadcast notes

      GamePlay-by-playAnalyst
      Game 1Sev SarmentaAndy Jao
      Game 2Ed PicsonQuinito Henson
      Game 3Bill VelascoAndy Jao
      Game 4Sev SarmentaQuinito Henson
      Game 5Ed PicsonAndy Jao

      References

      1. ↑ "Shell goes for the clincher". Manila Standard.
      2. ↑ "Second title for Shell, SMB a goner at 4-1". Manila Standard.
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