Bacolod City of Smiles

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Philippines MPBL 04/23 10:56 - Bacolod City of Smiles v Davao Occidental Tigers W 27-20
Philippines MPBL 04/17 08:00 - Bacolod City of Smiles v Sarangani Marlins W 84-81
Philippines MPBL 04/12 10:00 - Bataan Risers v Bacolod City of Smiles L 86-74
Philippines MPBL 04/09 08:00 - Bacolod City of Smiles v Iloilo United Royals L 67-85
Philippines MPBL 09/23 08:00 - Paranaque Patriots v Bacolod City of Smiles W 71-77
Philippines MPBL 08/24 10:00 - Batang Kankaloo v Bacolod City of Smiles L 67-62
Philippines MPBL 08/07 10:00 - Bacoor City Strikers v Bacolod City of Smiles L 91-86
Philippines MPBL 08/01 08:00 - Bacolod City of Smiles v Batangas City Embassy Chill L 74-105
Philippines MPBL 07/25 10:00 - Valenzuela XUR Homes Realty Inc. v Bacolod City of Smiles W 98-102
Philippines MPBL 07/19 10:00 - Sarangani Marlins v Bacolod City of Smiles W 91-95
Philippines MPBL 07/13 08:00 - Bacolod City of Smiles v Negros Muscovados L 88-102
Philippines MPBL 07/07 08:00 - Quezon City Gaz N Go v Bacolod City of Smiles W 75-91

The Bacolod City of Smiles, alternatively known as the Bacolod Maskaras, is a Filipino professional basketball team based in Bacolod. The team competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) as a member of the league's South Division. They are one of three teams based in Western Visayas. The team plays their home games at La Salle Coliseum, which they share with their Negros island rivals, the Negros Muscovados.

The team was founded as the Bacolod Master Sardines when it began play in the 2019–20 season.

History

Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League

The Bacolod Master Sardines joined the MPBL as an expansion team for the 2019–20 season, becoming one of the first two teams from Western Visayas alongside fellow expansion side Iloilo United Royals. In its inaugural season, Bacolod finished 11–19, 11th in the South Division.

In the 2021 MPBL Invitational, the team entered as the All-Star Bacolod Ballers and was drawn into Group A alongside future expansion team Negros Muscovados. In the group stage, the All-Star Ballers finished 3–2, finishing third in the group, failing to make the playoffs.

In the 2022 season, reigning Finals MVP Mark Yee joined Bacolod. Yee helped bring the team to its first playoff appearance, finished 5th in the South Division with a 14–7 record. Yee went on to win Defensive Player of the Year honors. The team beat fourth-seeded GenSan in the First Round, and forced a Game 3 against first-seeded Zamboanga in the Division Semifinals but ended up losing that game. Before the 2023 season, some of its players, including Yee and Jhan Nermal left the team to join the Bacoor City Strikers. Bacolod dropped to 9th, one game behind 8th-seeded Iloilo to once again miss the playoffs with an 11–17 record.

In 2024, nine-time PBA champion Alex Cabagnot joined as head coach of the team.

FilBasket

The team was invited to FilBasket for its 2022 Summer Championship before beginning its 2022 MPBL campaign. Bacolod finished third in the elimination round with seven wins and made the semifinals before losing to the Nueva Ecija Capitals in two games.

The Bacolod City of Smiles basketball team is a highly competitive and skilled team that represents the city of Bacolod in various basketball tournaments and leagues. The team is composed of talented and dedicated players who are passionate about the sport and are committed to bringing pride and honor to their city.

Known for their fast-paced and aggressive playing style, the Bacolod City of Smiles basketball team is a force to be reckoned with on the court. They are known for their excellent ball handling skills, precise shooting, and strong defense, which allows them to dominate their opponents and secure victories.

The team is also known for their strong team spirit and camaraderie, which is evident in their seamless teamwork and coordination on the court. They are led by a skilled and experienced coach who instills discipline, hard work, and determination in the team, which has helped them achieve numerous victories and accolades.

Overall, the Bacolod City of Smiles basketball team is a formidable opponent that represents the city of Bacolod with pride and excellence. They are a true testament to the city's passion for basketball and their unwavering commitment to the sport.