In the Commissioner 's Cup , NBA veteran Chris King became a replacement in time for the semis of the tournament . Gordon 's met sister-team San Miguel in an elimination semifinal match . It was a true classic game that went to double overtime . The Boars were down by five in the dying seconds of regulation then came back to tie the game and win it double overtime period . The Boars won , 106 – 100 , in what is considered their longest playoff game to clinch the second finals berth . In the finals , Gordon 's eventually defeated Alaska in six games for the ' '' 1997 PBA Commissioner 's Cup ' '' trophy , their first title in six years . This was their 4th over-all title and the last under Jaworski . Aquino was named Finals MVP . During this time , Jaworski thanked Gordon 's fans for their support
1997 PBA Commissioner 's Cup
1997 PBA Commissioner's Cup
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel