2001 PBA All-Filipino Cup

The following format will be observed for the duration of the conference: • The teams were divided into 2 groups. Group A: • Alaska Aces • Barangay Ginebra Kings • San Miguel Beermen • Shell Turbo Chargers • Sta. Lucia Realtors Group B: • Batang Red Bull Thunder • Mobiline Phone Pals • Pop Cola Panthers • Purefoods TJ Hotdogs • Tanduay Rhum Masters • Teams in a group will play against each other once and against teams in the other group twice; 14 games per team. • The top eight teams after the eliminations will advance to the quarterfinals. • Quarterfinals: • Top four teams will have a twice-to-beat advantage against their opponent. • QF1: #1 vs. #8 • QF2: #2 vs. #7 • QF3: #3 vs. #6 • QF4: #4 vs. #5 • Best-of-five semifinals: • SF1: QF1 vs. QF4 • SF2: QF2 vs. QF3 • Third-place playoff: losers of the semifinals • Best-of-seven finals: winners of the semifinals ==Elimination round==