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A reorganization of an already compressed 2020 PBA schedule could be in order after the league postponed Philippine Cup games on Friday.
Here’s what we know so far after the league decided to temporarily suspend the season in Pampanga.
Why did the PBA decide to postpone the games?
According to his announcement, it was the recommendation of the Interagency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) to postpone any game until “the new protocols proposed by IATF and DOH are implemented.”
What does this latest postponement mean for the tournament?
Ultimately, it means that a more compressed schedule will likely be put in place to meet the bubble exit target in mid-December.
Are there new cases?
As of the publication date, the PBA has not announced new positive cases in the bubble.
What is the situation of the teams in the bubble?
According to this article posted Friday on the PBA website, team practices are also suspended for now, but teams can still use the Quest Hotel’s amenities, such as the gym and jogging track.
How will the schedule work?
Although it hasn’t officially announced plans for the previously postponed games, the league will most likely schedule more 3-point headers to accommodate the rescheduled games. Originally, there was only one game date, October 31, in which three games would take place in one day, but recent developments could of course force the league to add more.
Who are the teams that will be most affected by the compressed schedule?
Blackwater and NorthPort have two games each that have been suspended. TNT, Rain or Shine and Magnolia have one each. More of their games could be affected and other teams will also have to deal with additional games depending on how long the season suspension lasts. The possibility of some teams playing consecutive games is very important.
