The Express lost in six games to the Purefoods Chunkee Giants in the semifinals .
The Express won a one - game match for third - place over the Barangay Ginebra Kings , their best finish in franchise history .
The Express lost in six games to the Purefoods Chunkee Giants in the semifinals , but won a one - game match for third - place over the Barangay Ginebra Kings , their best finish in franchise history .