The 2017
Liga Profesional de Baloncesto
The Superliga Profesional de Baloncesto, commonly known as the SPB, is the Venezuelan first division national professional basketball league. Founded in 1974 as the Liga Especial de Baloncesto, it adopted the name Liga Profesional de Baloncesto i ...
(LPB) season was the 44th season of the highest
basketball
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division in
Venezuela
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.
Guaros de Lara
Guaros de Lara is a Venezuelan
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won its first title after defeating
Marinos in the Finals.
Teams
Venues and locations
Regular season
Western Conference
Eastern Conference
Play-offs
All rounds were played in a
best-of-seven playoff format. The higher seeded team played game one, two, six and seven (if needed) at home.
Awards
Most Valuable Player
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Grand Final MVP
References
External links
Official LPB website
{{Liga Profesional de Baloncesto
2016–17 in South American basketball
Liga Profesional de Baloncesto seasons