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.

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

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

TeamGame 1Game 2Game 3Game 4Game 5Wins
Shell11298931041024
San Miguel1058911598921
VenueNASANASANASANASANASA

Games summary

Game 1

Vintage
April 26 6:30 pm
Shell Rimula X Zoomers 112, San Miguel Beermen 105 (OT)
Pts: Bobby Parks 55Pts: Samboy Lim 30 Ato Agustin 30
The NASA, Pasig, Metro Manila

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

Vintage
April 28 7:30 pm
Shell Rimula X Zoomers 98, San Miguel Beermen 89
Pts: Bobby Parks 46Pts: Rick Calloway 36 Samboy Lim 25
The NASA, Pasig, Metro Manila

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

Vintage
April 30 7:30 pm
Shell Rimula X Zoomers 93, San Miguel Beermen 115
The NASA, Pasig, Metro Manila

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

Vintage
May 3 6:30 pm
Shell Rimula X Zoomers 104, San Miguel Beermen 98
The NASA, Pasig, Metro Manila

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

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

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. Name Ht. Wt. G 5 Philippines Ronnie Magsanoc 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) UP Diliman G 9 Philippines Leo Isaac 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Mapúa F 10 Philippines Jojo Martin 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) NCBA F 12 Philippines Romeo Dela Rosa 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Southwestern-U C 14 Philippines Benjie Paras 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) UP Diliman F 15 Philippines Ricky Relosa 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Mapúa G 17 Philippines Joey Loyzaga 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) San Beda F/C 18 Philippines Rey Cuenco 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) De La Salle Araneta F 22 United States Bobby Parks(I) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Memphis F 28 Philippines Mulong Orillosa 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Adamson F/C 32 Philippines Jolly Escobar 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) UE G 33 Philippines Calvin Tuadles 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Southwestern-U F 71 Philippines Manuel Marquez 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) San BedaHead coach Philippines Rino Salazar Assistant coach(es) Philippines Cris Calilan Legend (C) Team captain(I) ImportInjured
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.
G5PhilippinesRonnie Magsanoc5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)UP Diliman
G9PhilippinesLeo Isaac6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)Mapúa
F10PhilippinesJojo Martin6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)NCBA
F12PhilippinesRomeo Dela Rosa6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)Southwestern-U
C14PhilippinesBenjie Paras6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)UP Diliman
F15PhilippinesRicky Relosa6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)Mapúa
G17PhilippinesJoey Loyzaga6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)San Beda
F/C18PhilippinesRey Cuenco6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)De La Salle Araneta
F22United StatesBobby Parks(I)6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)Memphis
F28PhilippinesMulong Orillosa6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)Adamson
F/C32PhilippinesJolly Escobar6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)UE
G33PhilippinesCalvin Tuadles5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)Southwestern-U
F71PhilippinesManuel Marquez6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)San Beda
San Miguel Beermen roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt. G/F 1 Philippines Bong Ravena 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) UE C 4 Philippines Julian Tomacruz 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) UST G 5 Philippines Franz Pumaren 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) De La Salle G 6 Philippines Ato Agustin 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Lyceum F 9 Philippines Samboy Lim 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Letran F 10 Philippines Alvin Teng 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Arellano G 11 Philippines Biboy Ravanes 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Cebu F 12 Philippines Yves Dignadice 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) STI WNU G 14 Philippines Hector Calma 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Adamson F 17 Philippines Jeffrey Graves 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Angeles F 18 Philippines Art Dela Cruz 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) San Sebastian F/C 19 Philippines Ramon Fernandez 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) San Carlos F 20 United States Rick Calloway(I) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Kansas F 29 Philippines Josel Angeles 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) LyceumHead coach United States Norman Black Assistant coach(es) Legend (C) Team captain(I) ImportInjured
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.
G/F1PhilippinesBong Ravena6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)UE
C4PhilippinesJulian Tomacruz6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)UST
G5PhilippinesFranz Pumaren5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)De La Salle
G6PhilippinesAto Agustin5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)Lyceum
F9PhilippinesSamboy Lim6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)Letran
F10PhilippinesAlvin Teng6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)Arellano
G11PhilippinesBiboy Ravanes6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)Cebu
F12PhilippinesYves Dignadice6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)STI WNU
G14PhilippinesHector Calma5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)Adamson
F17PhilippinesJeffrey Graves6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)Angeles
F18PhilippinesArt Dela Cruz6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)San Sebastian
F/C19PhilippinesRamon Fernandez6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)San Carlos
F20United StatesRick Calloway(I)6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)Kansas
F29PhilippinesJosel Angeles6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)Lyceum

Broadcast notes

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

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