1983 PBA Open Conference
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DurationAugust 28 – December 1, 1983
TV partner(s)Vintage Sports (City2)
ChampionsCrispa Redmanizers
Runners-upGreat Taste Coffee Makers
| 1983 PBA Open Conference | |
|---|---|
| Duration | August 28 – December 1, 1983 |
| TV partner(s) | Vintage Sports (City2) |
| Finals | |
| Champions | Crispa Redmanizers |
| Runners-up | Great Taste Coffee Makers |
| Awards | |
| Best Import | Billy Ray Bates (Crispa Redmanizers) |
| PBA Open Conference chronology | |
| PBA conference chronology | |
The 1983 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Open Conference was the third and last conference of the 1983 PBA season. It started on August 28 and ended on December 1, 1983. The tournament is an import-laden format, which requires two imports per each team.
The following format was observed for the conference:
- Double-round eliminations; 14 games per team; Teams are then seeded by basis on win–loss records.
- The two teams at the bottom of the standings after the elimination round will be eliminated. The top two teams will advance outright to the semifinals.
- The next four teams will qualify in a single round-robin quarterfinals; the top two teams will advance to the semifinals.
- Semifinals will be a double round-robin affair with the four remaining teams. [1]
- The top two teams in the semifinals advance to the best-of-five finals. The last two teams dispute the third-place trophy in a best-of-five playoff.
Imports
Each team were allowed two imports. The first line in the table are the original reinforcements of the teams. Below the name are the replacement of the import above. Same with the third replacement that is also highlighted with a different color. GP is the number of games played.
| Team | Name | GP | Name | GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crispa Redmanizers | DeWayne Scales | 5 | Billy Ray Bates | 24 |
| Larry Demic | 19 | |||
| Galerie Dominique | Larry Fogle | 16 | Donald Robinson | 16 |
| Gilbey's Gin | Anthony Roberts | 2 | Jacky Dorsey | 27 |
| Lew Massey | 25 | |||
| Great Taste Coffee | Charles Thompson | 2 | Norman Black | 24 |
| Dawan Scott | 22 | |||
| San Miguel Beermen | Rich Adams | 28 | Donnie Ray Koonce | 28 |
| Tanduay Rhum Makers | George Melton | 18 | Francois Wise | 19 |
| Toyota Super Corollas | Ralph Brewster | 15 | Andrew Fields | 15 |
| Winston Kings | Darryl Smith | 2 | Eddie Roberson | 2 |
| Larry McNeill | 12 | Maurice Williams | 12 | |