2005 PBA All-Star Weekend

2005 PBA All-Star Weekend

1 2 3 4 Total North All-Stars 131 South All-Stars 128
Date	November 25–26, 2005
Arena	Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena
City	Laoag
MVP	Jayjay Helterbrand (Barangay Ginebra Kings)
Network	ABC
PBA All-Star Weekend
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The 2005 PBA All-Star Weekend was the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s 2005–06 season. This was the first all-star game for the 2005–06 season, as the league is adjusting its season calendar. The events were held at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena in Laoag, Ilocos Norte.

Side events

Skills challenge winners

Three-point shootout: Jimmy Alapag of Talk 'N Text, winning over Renren Ritualo of Air21 and Dondon Hontiveros of San Miguel in the finale. Other entries were James Yap of Purefoods, Jeffrey Cariaso of Alaska, Lordy Tugade of Red Bull, Sunday Salvacion of Barangay Ginebra, Dale Singson of Coca Cola, Ronald Tubid of Air21, and Cesar Catli of Sta.Lucia. ^[1]

Trick shot competition: Paolo Hubalde (San Miguel)

Obstacle challenge: Topex Robinson (Red Bull Barako)

Slam Dunk contest: Niño Canaleta (Air21), winning against Enrico Villanueva of Red Bull Barako.

Legends shootout competition: The trio of Alvin Patrimonio, Ronnie Magsanoc and Frankie Lim, won 41–39, over Renren Ritualo, Dondon Hontiveros and Jimmy Alapag. ^[2]

Rookies vs Sophomores

ABC

November 25

Rookies 106, Sophomores 122

Nelbert Omolon of Sta.Lucia scored 37 points and was named the game's MVP.

Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena, Laoag

All-Star Game

Coaches

Ryan Gregorio, coach of the Purefoods Chunkee Giants, and Joel Banal, coach of the Talk 'N Text Phone Pals, were selected as the North and the South head coach, respectively.

Roster

North All-Stars Pos Player Team No. of selections Votes Starters G Mark Caguioa Barangay Ginebra Kings G Jayjay Helterbrand Barangay Ginebra Kings C Rommel Adducul Barangay Ginebra Kings F Marc Pingris Air21 Express F Danny Ildefonso San Miguel Beermen Reserves F/C Enrico Villanueva Red Bull Barako — F Kerby Raymundo Purefoods Chunkee Giants — F Tony dela Cruz Alaska Aces — G Renren Ritualo Air21 Express — G Brandon Cablay Alaska Aces — G Jeffrey Cariaso Alaska Aces — G Olsen Racela San Miguel Beermen — Head coach: Ryan Gregorio (Purefoods Chunkee Giants)

South All-Stars Pos Player Team No. of selections Votes Starters G James Yap Purefoods Chunkee Giants G Jimmy Alapag Talk 'N Text Phone Pals C Asi Taulava Talk 'N Text Phone Pals F Danny Seigle San Miguel Beermen F Eric Menk Barangay Ginebra Kings Reserves C Sonny Thoss Alaska Aces — F Reynel Hugnatan Alaska Aces — F Cyrus Baguio Red Bull Barako — G Roger Yap Purefoods Chunkee Giants — G Dondon Hontiveros San Miguel Beermen — G Ronald Tubid Air21 Express — F John Ferriols Air21 Express — Head coach: Joel Banal (Talk 'N Text Phone Pals)

Game

ABC

November 26 5:00pm

North All-Stars 131, South All-Stars 128

Jayjay Helterband was named as the game's MVP.

Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena, Laoag

See also

• 2005–06 PBA season
• Philippine Basketball Association
• Philippine Basketball Association All-Star Weekend

References

1. Alapag back as 3-pt shoot king, Philippine Daily Inquirer
2. Patrimonio lifts legends; Canaleta is king of slam, Philippine Daily Inquirer