2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[blockman]

Game 7 do-or-die game will be on Sunday on the Philippine Arena. I'm a bit curious how many people will try and watch the game. Based on Wikipedia, the Arena has 55,000 seats. Will we ever see the Arena be filled with audiences? Will we ever see the greatest number of audiences who watched a PBA game in history?

I think a few years ago when the PBA made their finals game there in the Phil. Arena, the audience was like 50k. I think this time, it will be the same or it will be maxed out. It's Sunday and restrictions were loosened for everyone and that's why most travelers and fans can watch the game there without anything to think of requirements, unlike before when most establishments are very strict. But one thing is for sure on Sunday, whether maxed out audiences or not, it will make history with the guest team, win or lose.

[chaser15]

PBA really making a good decision in terms of business side, marketing the game and changing the venue in a much larger place, and the fact that it can break the records of fans attendance, I feel you when you say that the chance of winning if the game will follow the right schedule and no adjustment has been done, Brownlee's impact to Gin kings as we know him.

But the decision is final, and the game is set to play on Sunday. May the best bet win!

Just to give you some clarification that there was no decision in changing the venue. Philippine Arena is always the set venue for Game 7 of the PBA Finals.

The Game 7 schedule is the thing that changed and Comm. Marcial set it instead on Sunday instead of today, Friday.

Changing the schedule is bad and if PBA really wants to fall it on Sunday game, they can do it originally on the schedule. Regardless, Friday or Sunday, it's an obvious full audience again as this PBA Final is different from other Finals as it's not just Ginebra vs PBA team. It's country pride and as Tim Cone said, they feel like a team that plays for the Nationals.

Lots of people say since Game 1 that PBA just wants to make profits. But if that's the community sentiment, why do still people like to watch live and there are many of them who really still to watch live. These people who criticized the PBA about that should just shut their mouths because if they really don't care about PBA, they should just unfollow.

[harizen]

I'm betting for the Dragons and if i have my way i would like them to play this Friday because that way, the Dragons have a higher chance of defeating the Kings since Brownlee is not yet fully recovered by that time but it is what it is and scheduling the game on Sunday would benefit everybody not just the Kings.

Tim Cone itself didn't want the idea of changing the game schedule from the supposed Friday game to Sunday because of concerns about momentum.

However, if we will look at the bright side, both teams will benefit from the long break but Coach Tim has a point though.

Game 7 will be a thrilling game and that's for sure. Hope I can watch the game live thru live stream as I will be out of town later for 3 days whew.

[goinmerry]

Of course, that could happen since this is game 7 and the crowd wants to support the home team. Imagine how big the impact of the crowd in game 7, although Bay Area is a good team but with the help of the crowd, this will favor the home team to win.

It's like watching Gilas vs another country so expect a full crowd of audience.

Besides, it's Sunday and even though it's obvious that Kume wants to fully utilize the ticket sales, there are fans who are happy about the change of schedule as they were now able to watch it live now because it's Sunday.

Stop with the rumors that it's just for PBA's advantage as what we will see is a game where it will really give big excitement to us.

[LogitechMouse]

Of course, that could happen since this is game 7 and the crowd wants to support the home team. Imagine how big the impact of the crowd in game 7, although Bay Area is a good team but with the help of the crowd, this will favor the home team to win.

It's like watching Gilas vs another country so expect a full crowd of audience.

Besides, it's Sunday and even though it's obvious that Kume wants to fully utilize the ticket sales, there are fans who are happy about the change of schedule as they were now able to watch it live now because it's Sunday.

Stop with the rumors that it's just for PBA's advantage as what we will see is a game where it will really give big excitement to us.

I can't find the article, but I think PBA will provide some vehicles for those fans who will watch the Game 7 in the Philippine Arena. I'm not sure where I find it, but I saw it online.

Gilas Vs. Boomers?? Ohh it also happened in the Philippine Arena as well . Anyway, Sunday is a perfect date for this game. People will have time to watch the game because it's weekend and at the same time, players will have more time to rest because fatigue can be a really big factor on this do-or-die game.

Just imagine players like Blankley, Yang, Brownlee and others playing more than 40 minutes per game. I mean the fatigue can prevent them not to be on their 100% so this long break is a huge help for both teams. Overall, I expect 50,000+ audiences to watch the Final game. Many will watch and many will going home sad because the Dragons will win (sorry I just kind of like going against the herd that's why). I'm predicting the Dragons will win. Powell changed my perspective into who will win on this series.

[Ben Barubal]

THE management of the PBA has a good decision to move the venue as we all know how many people want to support their favorite team and also we all know how many fans of barangay ginebra, I think this game seven we can see an all-out support by the solid fans of barangay ginebra and also for Those who fully supporting of Bay area dragons. In game seven I expecting a very close match as we all know that this is the last game of This conference so lets out our bet that we think who will win.

Just like the Ginebra vs Meralco before, when the game reach game 7, they use the Philippine Arena as their location.
Imagine how many fans will watch the game, if we use it as a basis, then most likely the total crowd will reach to 60k if they can accommodate that.

https://sports.inquirer.net/270206/game-7-breaks-pba-attendance-record-anew

Game 7 between Ginebra and Meralco on Friday once set a new league attendance record, attracting 54,086 fans to the Philippine Arena here.

    Yes that's true, and for your correction the crowd in  the Philippine Arena was 85k not 60k. This will be a very good and intense battle this coming sunday. Even though I know there are a lot of GINEBRA fans that will go for this championship, but I am still supporting Bay area dragons, I have a strong feeling that they can get the trophy of championship.

And if this happen, many fans of the Gin kings will feel a big frustrations, hehe....

[Kelvinid]

    Yes that's true, and for your correction the crowd in  the Philippine Arena was 85k not 60k. This will be a very good and intense battle this coming sunday. Even though I know there are a lot of GINEBRA fans that will go for this championship, but I am still supporting Bay area dragons, I have a strong feeling that they can get the trophy of championship.

Good luck to you, good that we also have supporter on the other side, most of us here are rooting for Ginebra to win but some are for the Bay Area.
A huge number of crowd is already expected, this is a game 7 and it's Ginebra who will play, what can you expect?

And if this happen, many fans of the Gin kings will feel a big frustrations, hehe....

I think that's normal but it will just pass.

[Mr. Magkaisa]

    Yes that's true, and for your correction the crowd in  the Philippine Arena was 85k not 60k. This will be a very good and intense battle this coming sunday. Even though I know there are a lot of GINEBRA fans that will go for this championship, but I am still supporting Bay area dragons, I have a strong feeling that they can get the trophy of championship.

Good luck to you, good that we also have supporter on the other side, most of us here are rooting for Ginebra to win but some are for the Bay Area.
A huge number of crowd is already expected, this is a game 7 and it's Ginebra who will play, what can you expect?

And if this happen, many fans of the Gin kings will feel a big frustrations, hehe....

I think that's normal but it will just pass.

   -  Also according to what I heard, there are even people who come from other countries to come to the Philippines because they don't want to miss the opportunity to support their team on the last day of the championship this coming week.

I seem to remember during the Finals in the NBA Bulls vs Utah, the Bulls only won 1 championship and then the home court of the Utah Jazz, then in the end the Utah Jazz was not given a chance to win, many fans of Utah, so the same thing can probably happen to Ginebra as the championship is still within reach, good luck to both tea

[Sanitough]

    Yes that's true, and for your correction the crowd in  the Philippine Arena was 85k not 60k. This will be a very good and intense battle this coming sunday. Even though I know there are a lot of GINEBRA fans that will go for this championship, but I am still supporting Bay area dragons, I have a strong feeling that they can get the trophy of championship.

Good luck to you, good that we also have supporter on the other side, most of us here are rooting for Ginebra to win but some are for the Bay Area.
A huge number of crowd is already expected, this is a game 7 and it's Ginebra who will play, what can you expect?

And if this happen, many fans of the Gin kings will feel a big frustrations, hehe....

I think that's normal but it will just pass.

   -  Also according to what I heard, there are even people who come from other countries to come to the Philippines because they don't want to miss the opportunity to support their team on the last day of the championship this coming week.

I seem to remember during the Finals in the NBA Bulls vs Utah, the Bulls only won 1 championship and then the home court of the Utah Jazz, then in the end the Utah Jazz was not given a chance to win, many fans of Utah, so the same thing can probably happen to Ginebra as the championship is still within reach, good luck to both tea

Definitely, we call Ginebra here the home team and they will gain huge support from the fans. The management is smart enough to make that game in Sunday so there will be plenty of time for people to travel to get the tickets for the game. Actually, I'm also thinking of watching the game but the plane ticket alone is very expensive, so I decided to just pass and watch it live in TV.

[Yamifoud]

Gilnebra will be play with all Filipino line up in game 7, can you believe that?

Well, don't be confused because that information is really true.

Brownlee will play by the way. 

Justin Brownlee granted Filipino citizenship

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has granted Filipino citizenship to professional basketball player Justin Brownlee.

Senator Francis Tolentino confirmed on Thursday night that Marcos has signed Republic Act 11739, which grants Filipino citizenship to the Ginebra resident import through naturalization.

The law will take effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

[chaser15]

I can't find the article, but I think PBA will provide some vehicles for those fans who will watch the Game 7 in the Philippine Arena. I'm not sure where I find it, but I saw it online.

Read this too. A free shuttle for those who will purchase a ticket. Not sure where's the Pick-Up point.

Aside from that, I browsed a while ago on my Facebook news feed that ticket sale for Game 7 is now currently a hit and there's an overflowing sales. Not close though to being sold out as the Philippine Arena capacity is really huge around 55,000 capacity.

Just my own estimation but I think the Game 7 live audience will be around 26,000-27,000. If that numbers were still surpassed, that was really a big hit!

[harizen]

Gilnebra will be play with all Filipino line up in game 7, can you believe that?

I wonder how's the import eligibility terms of Ginebra in the Governor's Cup now that Brownlee is now a Filipino.

Since Brownlee can't be considered now as an import, does it mean he can play as a local alongside a new import? Or since he's not listed as an original roster in Ginebra, he might not be the import for the next conference and we might not see him playing for the Kings.

I will do some research regarding that.

[gunhell16]

Gilnebra will be play with all Filipino line up in game 7, can you believe that?

Well, don't be confused because that information is really true.

Brownlee will play by the way. 

Justin Brownlee granted Filipino citizenship

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has granted Filipino citizenship to professional basketball player Justin Brownlee.

Senator Francis Tolentino confirmed on Thursday night that Marcos has signed Republic Act 11739, which grants Filipino citizenship to the Ginebra resident import through naturalization.

The law will take effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Well, that only means one thing, Brownlee prefers to live here in our country so now he is a Filipino. In fairness, the speed of the process is also, if anything.

I'm guessing that 70% of those in attendance for this game will be mostly Gin Kings fans and only 30% of the Bay area Dragons. May the best team win, this Sunday. Then we run out of tickets dude and it's hard to get one, it's even better at home because there's no hustle, to be honest.

[Botnake]

Gilnebra will be play with all Filipino line up in game 7, can you believe that?

Well, don't be confused because that information is really true.

Brownlee will play by the way. 

Justin Brownlee granted Filipino citizenship

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has granted Filipino citizenship to professional basketball player Justin Brownlee.

Senator Francis Tolentino confirmed on Thursday night that Marcos has signed Republic Act 11739, which grants Filipino citizenship to the Ginebra resident import through naturalization.

The law will take effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Well, that only means one thing, Brownlee prefers to live here in our country so now he is a Filipino. In fairness, the speed of the process is also, if anything.

I'm guessing that 70% of those in attendance for this game will be mostly Gin Kings fans and only 30% of the Bay area Dragons. May the best team win, this Sunday. Then we run out of tickets dude and it's hard to get one, it's even better at home because there's no hustle, to be honest.

30%? I think that's too high. If the total attendance will be 50k, that means 15k are cheering for Bay Area, no, it's not gonna happen. I would even be surprise if total fans for Bay area will reach 1,000. 

Bay area will probably have support online but not in the Arena. honestly, If I'm a Bay Area fan and I'll go watch the game live, I think will just shut my might and cheer secretly, I'm afraid what the fans of Ginebra would do to me.

[Fredomago]

Gilnebra will be play with all Filipino line up in game 7, can you believe that?

I wonder how's the import eligibility terms of Ginebra in the Governor's Cup now that Brownlee is now a Filipino.

Since Brownlee can't be considered now as an import, does it mean he can play as a local alongside a new import? Or since he's not listed as an original roster in Ginebra, he might not be the import for the next conference and we might not see him playing for the Kings.

I will do some research regarding that.

Naturalized still consider as import base from how I remember, just like Marcus Eugene Douthit before he played as import and not as local player, just imagine how dominant Ginebra will be if Brownlee will be consider as local and they will add another import, they might dominate the league to win a grand slam or more than that.

It's just like SMB when JMF is still in his prime. They dominated the league and for sure it will happen too with the Gin kings if JBL will play as local.

Moving back to the finals, 2 more days and we will be able to watch the do-or-die game! Good Luck!

[Shamm]

Gilnebra will be play with all Filipino line up in game 7, can you believe that?

I wonder how's the import eligibility terms of Ginebra in the Governor's Cup now that Brownlee is now a Filipino.

Since Brownlee can't be considered now as an import, does it mean he can play as a local alongside a new import? Or since he's not listed as an original roster in Ginebra, he might not be the import for the next conference and we might not see him playing for the Kings.

I will do some research regarding that.

Naturalized still consider as import base from how I remember, just like Marcus Eugene Douthit before he played as import and not as local player, just imagine how dominant Ginebra will be if Brownlee will be consider as local and they will add another import, they might dominate the league to win a grand slam or more than that.

It's just like SMB when JMF is still in his prime. They dominated the league and for sure it will happen too with the Gin kings if JBL will play as local.

Moving back to the finals, 2 more days and we will be able to watch the do-or-die game! Good Luck!

Exactly mate, if they are going to set this and justine brownlee generated to be a local player in barangay Ginebra then for sure it will be have a good impact in SMB as we can see how justine brownlee play they already have the chemistry and adding another import then for sure semifinals or even finals will be easy to achieve if they hire a good import as good as justine brownlee but to do it they must face their last game first against Bay Area dragons .

[blockman]

Gilnebra will be play with all Filipino line up in game 7, can you believe that?

I wonder how's the import eligibility terms of Ginebra in the Governor's Cup now that Brownlee is now a Filipino.

Since Brownlee can't be considered now as an import, does it mean he can play as a local alongside a new import? Or since he's not listed as an original roster in Ginebra, he might not be the import for the next conference and we might not see him playing for the Kings.

I will do some research regarding that.

I guess that's it and just like how the Bay Area Dragon reactivate their import, Powell. So, there's the possibility that there could be an import on the side of Ginebra on Sunday.
Just for game 7, there could be some surprises on their roster based on the naturalization of Brownlee. Thus, it's just the same roster and Brownlee is going to be for keeps of the Ginebra for the next conference.

[bisdak40]

Well, that only means one thing, Brownlee prefers to live here in our country so now he is a Filipino. In fairness, the speed of the process is also, if anything.

I don't know if Brownlee still want to live here in the Philippines when his basketball days are over. We have naturalized players before him like Marcus Douthit and Andre Blatche which are out of the country now since no more jobs for them here in the Philippines.

I'm guessing that 70% of those in attendance for this game will be mostly Gin Kings fans and only 30% of the Bay area Dragons. May the best team win, this Sunday. Then we run out of tickets dude and it's hard to get one, it's even better at home because there's no hustle, to be honest.

30% is quite a lot and i don't think they will reach that number but expect that there will be people cheering for them since we have a lot of visitors from Hongkong who will watch the game live but via live stream i have read an article that the PBA have reach the Chinese mainland since some of the Dragons players were playing in the CBA. With this finals, we have to expect more guest teams soon.

Odds still not out but i do hope that the Dragons would still be the favorite this game 7 hehe so i can play my cards.

[Sanitough]

Odds still not out but i do hope that the Dragons would still be the favorite this game 7 hehe so i can play my cards.

I guess they will be the favorite, they started as the favorite in this series, and now that they have an import already, they will be back to their usual odds. I'm expecting an odds like -2.5 for Bay Area. With that odds, bettors will easily bet on Ginebra +2.5 or even ML.

[Fredomago]

Odds still not out but i do hope that the Dragons would still be the favorite this game 7 hehe so i can play my cards.

I guess they will be the favorite, they started as the favorite in this series, and now that they have an import already, they will be back to their usual odds. I'm expecting an odds like -2.5 for Bay Area. With that odds, bettors will easily bet on Ginebra +2.5 or even ML.

If we will be basing the coming odd with the previous take from the bookies, Dragons have that favor but I guess if the pressure from the bettors will be huge for the Gin kings, for sure there are lots of adjustments that will going to happen, I like to see a close game ending so risk in placing your bet either ML or handicap will be decided in a close match.

Good luck, I'm sure there are many pinoys that will be involved in betting for the local team.

The spirit of never say die will be tested again tomorrow, with a huge crowd, the intensity of the game will be tested
from both sides!