2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[Shamm]

Directing to the under 3 minutes of the game which is very crucial and intense as we saw the match that big three points by LA tenorio make his team to be stronger and still the lead and also Bay Area dragons they have a lot of open shot but they missed so I think the game 3 is for barangay ginebra. They give their best so that they win for this game, congratulations for the winner who put their bet for ginebra.

[blockman]

Just got home and watched the game, last 5 minutes in the 4th quarter, and the Dragons are leading by just a few points 5.

Time for Ginebra to bounce back, and with the help of the crowd, there's a huge chance that they will win the last quarter and probably win the game as well. Goo luck Ginebra fans and Ginebra bettors, this is our last push.

The crowd is always with the Gins and that's for sure the majority of them are cheering for their victory. Well, the attendance for game 3 is 15,004.

Just an update: 2:03 time left and score 79-79.

I knew it, they came back in the 4th quarter and won big in game 3. Now the series is in favor of Ginebra, it's 2-1. Thanks to the tip shot of Thompson and the clutch 3 point shot of Tenorio. Also, it's sad to see that Nicholson has been injured in the game, looks like it was a serious injury, hopefully he can still play in game 4.

Many were disappointed by his injury and thought that things will be favorable to them but it's not. Those outside threes made by the Gins were actually satisfying to watch.
Congratulations to them for winning the 3rd game, just a few games left and then they'll just prove that they're champs and no guest team shall prevail. 

[goaldigger]

Directing to the under 3 minutes of the game which is very crucial and intense as we saw the match that big three points by LA tenorio make his team to be stronger and still the lead and also Bay Area dragons they have a lot of open shot but they missed so I think the game 3 is for barangay ginebra. They give their best so that they win for this game, congratulations for the winner who put their bet for ginebra.

They deserve the win as they come back from a big lead of Bay Area, Ginebra key players are on point and did a great job that’s why they are able to get a win. Many says winning the game 3 can also be a good indication of taking the championship and with Ginebra they are getting closer to this. Though this is not the end yet for Bay Area, if they want to extend the series they should take game 4 and be more consistent maybe they are affected by the crowd.

[bisdak40]

Just a quick trivia. 50 of the 78 teams who won Game 3 in a best of 7 PBA Finals are winning the whole series.

Interesting trivia huh, thanks for digging mate. So, if we play with statistics we have a higher chance to win if there is someone who would still bet for the Dragons in the series especially if they win game 4.

Have not watched the whole game, only the first half as i'm busy with something. With the first half, i could say that the officiating was fine though Nicholson picked up two personal fouls in the first quarter but that's an obvious foul i would say.

In my social media feed, i have read that the Dragons (especially Blankley) were complaining on the officiating in game 3. Maybe there were questionable calls that happened in the second half, your thoughts.

[crzy]

Just a quick trivia. 50 of the 78 teams who won Game 3 in a best of 7 PBA Finals are winning the whole series. Well, I just saw it while watching the whole game. They just flashed it on the screen, and I just shared it . Quite a high percentage indeed, but there is still a chance for the opposing team.

Let’s find out if Ginebra can able to get the championship as they are able to secure game 3.
This is not the end for Bay Area and Ginebra should not be complacent because Bay Area is a good team as well that are capable of bouncing back. Ginebra have to do their best and play better on the first half because this might be their luckiest game, and probably in game 4 the scenario will be changed if Ginebra still go for the late game hassle.

[harizen]

Truly an intense game at the last minute and a thrilling performance done by the Kings during the 79-79 score.

High-flying Scottie Thompson's follow-up basket against Nicholson is really superb. The Dragon's import was left surprised that someone behind him was unexpectedly just come out of nowhere. After Thompson's follow-up basket, Malonzo's 3-points behind the arc turned the crowd crazy and that's it.

Able to bet on live betting and nailed this bet.

[blockman]

Well, some news about Kume Marcial called out Powell and Blankley for some feedback about game 3.
(https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/marcial-summons-powell-blankley-for-post-game-3-remarks/259171)
This is like having no freedom of speech and expression for those who love the sport and league.

[Fredomago]

Truly an intense game at the last minute and a thrilling performance done by the Kings during the 79-79 score.

High-flying Scottie Thompson's follow-up basket against Nicholson is really superb. The Dragon's import was left surprised that someone behind him was unexpectedly just come out of nowhere. After Thompson's follow-up basket, Malonzo's 3-points behind the arc turned the crowd crazy and that's it.

Able to bet on live betting and nailed this bet.

That last 3 point basket of Malonzo really brings that huge noise from the fans everywhere, a killer shot that gives them the comfort. I like how the team push everything though we all heard lots of rumors about the "Lutuan" but it's really a team effort that bring that win for the Gin kings, another good adjustment that really push the Dragons to take those wild shots instead of running with the system.

Dragons complain about physicality on my own take. It should not be broadcast like that, they needed to adjust to how the opponent payed them and they need to come up with a good counter to work with their system.

Let's wait how they will react in their next upcoming game.

[jakelyson]

Apparently, some of the Bay Area Dragon players voiced out their disappointment in twitter about the officiating of game 3.

Blankley and Powell are summoned by PBA for their comments on officiating. You can read the news in the link below.

https://www.msn.com/en-ph/sports/basketball/bay-area-s-blankley-powell-summoned-by-pba-for-comments-on-officiating/ar-AA15ZpeQ?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=1586c138c5784b59b44029017745da3b

What are your comments about this? I was not able to watch the whole game so I cannot comment on this but would like to hear your thoughts about this.

[Shinpako09]

Apparently, some of the Bay Area Dragon players voiced out their disappointment in twitter about the officiating of game 3.

Blankley and Powell are summoned by PBA for their comments on officiating. You can read the news in the link below.

https://www.msn.com/en-ph/sports/basketball/bay-area-s-blankley-powell-summoned-by-pba-for-comments-on-officiating/ar-AA15ZpeQ?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=1586c138c5784b59b44029017745da3b

What are your comments about this? I was not able to watch the whole game so I cannot comment on this but would like to hear your thoughts about this.

This is one of the reasons why I've lost interest in PBA and so are others. Unfair calls always happen, not to mention the farm teams. Like, PBA has become a joke. They knew they are losing fans but still, they keep on digging their own grave. Basketball from neighboring countries is getting better while PBA is getting worst. There's no hope for this league. We won't be seeing the glory they had back then.

[Natalim]

Apparently, some of the Bay Area Dragon players voiced out their disappointment in twitter about the officiating of game 3.

Blankley and Powell are summoned by PBA for their comments on officiating. You can read the news in the link below.

https://www.msn.com/en-ph/sports/basketball/bay-area-s-blankley-powell-summoned-by-pba-for-comments-on-officiating/ar-AA15ZpeQ?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=1586c138c5784b59b44029017745da3b

What are your comments about this? I was not able to watch the whole game so I cannot comment on this but would like to hear your thoughts about this.

This is one of the reasons why I've lost interest in PBA and so are others. Unfair calls always happen, not to mention the farm teams. Like, PBA has become a joke. They knew they are losing fans but still, they keep on digging their own grave. Basketball from neighboring countries is getting better while PBA is getting worst. There's no hope for this league. We won't be seeing the glory they had back then.

Even some PBA fans does not like some calls, well, obviously, PBA does not want the Bay Area Dragon to win the series because that will destroy their prime. Therefore, we should be smart when it comes to betting on this series, Ginebra should be the right call all the time, if you lose, just double it.

[Yamifoud]

Apparently, some of the Bay Area Dragon players voiced out their disappointment in twitter about the officiating of game 3.

Blankley and Powell are summoned by PBA for their comments on officiating. You can read the news in the link below.

https://www.msn.com/en-ph/sports/basketball/bay-area-s-blankley-powell-summoned-by-pba-for-comments-on-officiating/ar-AA15ZpeQ?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=1586c138c5784b59b44029017745da3b

What are your comments about this? I was not able to watch the whole game so I cannot comment on this but would like to hear your thoughts about this.

This is one of the reasons why I've lost interest in PBA and so are others. Unfair calls always happen, not to mention the farm teams. Like, PBA has become a joke. They knew they are losing fans but still, they keep on digging their own grave. Basketball from neighboring countries is getting better while PBA is getting worst. There's no hope for this league. We won't be seeing the glory they had back then.

Even some PBA fans does not like some calls, well, obviously, PBA does not want the Bay Area Dragon to win the series because that will destroy their prime. Therefore, we should be smart when it comes to betting on this series, Ginebra should be the right call all the time, if you lose, just double it.

We have mixed reactions, some are criticizing the bay area players for being cry babies, while some agrees with their sentiment. They call it an 8 vs 5 game, that's 3 refs favoring the Gin Kings. But anyway, I think it's not totally dirty, Ginebra also have some great shots and good defense that's why they were able to come back.

[Kelvinid]

Game 4 betting odds are out now.
https://stake.com/sports/basketball/philippines/pba-commissioner-cup/43221242-bay-area-dragons-barangay-ginebra



Ginebra bettors, another chance to bet with good odds.
I think Nicholson won't be able to play, so Powell will have to replace and let's see if he would be able to take revenge for his team.

[bisdak40]

We have mixed reactions, some are criticizing the bay area players for being cry babies, while some agrees with their sentiment. They call it an 8 vs 5 game, that's 3 refs favoring the Gin Kings. But anyway, I think it's not totally dirty, Ginebra also have some great shots and good defense that's why they were able to come back.

And with that crying over the officiating of game 3, coach Brian Goorjan of Bay Area Dragons was summoned by PBA commissioner Willy Marcial maybe to discuss or talk about his comments which were not good for the PBA while the PBA has also fined Powell and Blankley for their comment on the said officiating.

I'm betting for the Dragons but what they have done (crying on social media) will not do good on them and after watching the replay of the game 3 fourth quarter I would say that the calls were not too obvious against them, its just that they missed some crucial shots which could have put the Gin Kings away.

I'm beginning to think that Dragons is not appropriate as their moniker, Dragonfly may be appropriate for their action.

[Yamifoud]

We have mixed reactions, some are criticizing the bay area players for being cry babies, while some agrees with their sentiment. They call it an 8 vs 5 game, that's 3 refs favoring the Gin Kings. But anyway, I think it's not totally dirty, Ginebra also have some great shots and good defense that's why they were able to come back.

And with that crying over the officiating of game 3, coach Brian Goorjan of Bay Area Dragons was summoned by PBA commissioner Willy Marcial maybe to discuss or talk about his comments which were not good for the PBA while the PBA has also fined Powell and Blankley for their comment on the said officiating.

I'm betting for the Dragons but what they have done (crying on social media) will not do good on them and after watching the replay of the game 3 fourth quarter I would say that the calls were not too obvious against them, its just that they missed some crucial shots which could have put the Gin Kings away.

I'm beginning to think that Dragons is not appropriate as their moniker, Dragonfly may be appropriate for their action.

Haha, they cried because they think they can dominate the Gin Kings. They have a huge lead in game 3 but slowly Ginebra were able to come back. Their import is really good but he was limited in that game compared to his production in game 2. I also like to believe that the new import is not better than Nicholson and I would say we will have a close match again in game 4, as to the winner, let's guess.

[Mr. Magkaisa]

We have mixed reactions, some are criticizing the bay area players for being cry babies, while some agrees with their sentiment. They call it an 8 vs 5 game, that's 3 refs favoring the Gin Kings. But anyway, I think it's not totally dirty, Ginebra also have some great shots and good defense that's why they were able to come back.

And with that crying over the officiating of game 3, coach Brian Goorjan of Bay Area Dragons was summoned by PBA commissioner Willy Marcial maybe to discuss or talk about his comments which were not good for the PBA while the PBA has also fined Powell and Blankley for their comment on the said officiating.

I'm betting for the Dragons but what they have done (crying on social media) will not do good on them and after watching the replay of the game 3 fourth quarter I would say that the calls were not too obvious against them, its just that they missed some crucial shots which could have put the Gin Kings away.

I'm beginning to think that Dragons is not appropriate as their moniker, Dragonfly may be appropriate for their action.

Haha, they cried because they think they can dominate the Gin Kings. They have a huge lead in game 3 but slowly Ginebra were able to come back. Their import is really good but he was limited in that game compared to his production in game 2. I also like to believe that the new import is not better than Nicholson and I would say we will have a close match again in game 4, as to the winner, let's guess.

   - Who would have thought that the Gin kings could still chase the Bay dragons, they knew it in the 2nd quarter, when the 3rd and 4th came, then the game revived the never say die spirit that Thompson and Brownlee had warmed up.

In this instance, the bay area dragons made a lot of missed shots which caused them to lose. I also think that the Ginebra Kings took advantage of why they are winning.

[bisdak40]

We have mixed reactions, some are criticizing the bay area players for being cry babies, while some agrees with their sentiment. They call it an 8 vs 5 game, that's 3 refs favoring the Gin Kings. But anyway, I think it's not totally dirty, Ginebra also have some great shots and good defense that's why they were able to come back.

And with that crying over the officiating of game 3, coach Brian Goorjan of Bay Area Dragons was summoned by PBA commissioner Willy Marcial maybe to discuss or talk about his comments which were not good for the PBA while the PBA has also fined Powell and Blankley for their comment on the said officiating.

I'm betting for the Dragons but what they have done (crying on social media) will not do good on them and after watching the replay of the game 3 fourth quarter I would say that the calls were not too obvious against them, its just that they missed some crucial shots which could have put the Gin Kings away.

I'm beginning to think that Dragons is not appropriate as their moniker, Dragonfly may be appropriate for their action.

Haha, they cried because they think they can dominate the Gin Kings. They have a huge lead in game 3 but slowly Ginebra were able to come back. Their import is really good but he was limited in that game compared to his production in game 2. I also like to believe that the new import is not better than Nicholson and I would say we will have a close match again in game 4, as to the winner, let's guess.

Personally, i would prefer Powell over Nicholson as an import to the Dragons. Powell can shoot 3's and slash to the basket which is lacking in Nicholson's arsenal which explained why the Dragons only have 10 FT attempts in game 3 while the Kings have 38 attempts due largely to Brownlee's drive to the basket.

Did you also observe that when the score was tied at 79 with two minutes left, all attempts of the Dragons were from the rainbow area which is a low percentage shot and no 2-point FG attempt, hope the coaching staff would see that disparity and make adjustment in game 4.

[Ziskinberg]

We have mixed reactions, some are criticizing the bay area players for being cry babies, while some agrees with their sentiment. They call it an 8 vs 5 game, that's 3 refs favoring the Gin Kings. But anyway, I think it's not totally dirty, Ginebra also have some great shots and good defense that's why they were able to come back.

And with that crying over the officiating of game 3, coach Brian Goorjan of Bay Area Dragons was summoned by PBA commissioner Willy Marcial maybe to discuss or talk about his comments which were not good for the PBA while the PBA has also fined Powell and Blankley for their comment on the said officiating.

I'm betting for the Dragons but what they have done (crying on social media) will not do good on them and after watching the replay of the game 3 fourth quarter I would say that the calls were not too obvious against them, its just that they missed some crucial shots which could have put the Gin Kings away.

I'm beginning to think that Dragons is not appropriate as their moniker, Dragonfly may be appropriate for their action.

Haha, they cried because they think they can dominate the Gin Kings. They have a huge lead in game 3 but slowly Ginebra were able to come back. Their import is really good but he was limited in that game compared to his production in game 2. I also like to believe that the new import is not better than Nicholson and I would say we will have a close match again in game 4, as to the winner, let's guess.

Personally, i would prefer Powell over Nicholson as an import to the Dragons. Powell can shoot 3's and slash to the basket which is lacking in Nicholson's arsenal which explained why the Dragons only have 10 FT attempts in game 3 while the Kings have 38 attempts due largely to Brownlee's drive to the basket.

Did you also observe that when the score was tied at 79 with two minutes left, all attempts of the Dragons were from the rainbow area which is a low percentage shot and no 2-point FG attempt, hope the coaching staff would see that disparity and make adjustment in game 4.

Powell had not played against the Ginebra yet, so let's see if he can still be as good as he was when they are dominating other teams. Nicholson is a very dominant big man, he can shoot outside but he is mostly effective inside, but in that game Bay Area fell in love with their 3 point shooting which they were not able to make the right adjustment in the last minutes.

[chaser15]

This is one of the reasons why I've lost interest in PBA and so are others. Unfair calls always happen, not to mention the farm teams. Like, PBA has become a joke. They knew they are losing fans but still, they keep on digging their own grave. Basketball from neighboring countries is getting better while PBA is getting worst. There's no hope for this league. We won't be seeing the glory they had back then.

We are noticing unfair calls but on my part, I don't lose my interest in watching PBA.

Since you are not following the league anymore, you missed some of the good games this conference from eliminations, and quarterfinals to Finals, and just stick with the officiating during the last game. Did you even watch Game 1 and Game 2? Can you point out some of the unfair calls last game?

Before, fans are accusing that PBA is strongly supporting the Bay Area Dragons over the local teams because of some advantages they give to them including having 2 available imports which Yeng Guiao even got surprised that it's allowed. I know that there are unfair calls in Game 3 but the Dragons shouldn't voice out that on social media but instead file a protest against the referees/officiating on that game. As a guest team and complying with the PBA rules, that was an unprofessional act and should be served with a corresponding fine.

[goinmerry]

As I look forward to Game 3, it went into a close game although the Dragons were able to up by a big margin.

Seriously, the Dragons should not cry out that loud on social media with regard to officiating. In the first place, they are the ones to blame for why they gave up their good lead. There should be no Ginebra rally if they didn't blew that game.

As per sports analyst, Quinito Henson, it's also worth noting that Ginebra has 57 2-point attempts in that game and that lead to more calls and a trip to the free throw line while on other hand, Dragons attempted more shot beyond the arc with 41 attempts on the 3-point area and we know that fouls aren't that present beyond the arc.

The Dragons just need to stay focused the whole next game.
They almost have that game but when Ginebra is doing some rally, their momentum got wrecked.