2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[Sanitough]

Both underdog teams won tonight, that's why Phoenix was the underdog against Alaska because Wright did not play, but it does not make the team weak, instead, they bounce back strong from their first game loss in the conference. Vic Manuel was the best player of the game with 26 points and 12 rebounds, what a game by him, and Phoenix was not wrong of picking him.

I don't know that Wright is injured but nevertheless, I would still bet them if I knew that situation because Alaska is not a strong team and like what I said, every team in the PBA as of the moment is unstable and unpredictable.

Three games for today with Manila Clasicco on the second game, who you got? The Beast or the Bulldozzer?

I will bet for Magnolia here because IMO the Gin Kings has still chemistry issues with CStand on board.

Pick for the day:

Magnolia ML @1.82
NLEX -9.5 @1.93
SMB & under 191.5@2.07 (not much option with the HC)

Wow, Magnolia vs BGSM, I think this is a great game and I'm sorry because I'm going against the Magnolia this time.

I'm getting 2.06 (boosted odds), not bad. I hope it's a close game though so we will be entertained more while watching the game.
This is a big game, I don't understand why they did not scheduled it as the last game of the day.

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[Yamifoud]

Both underdog teams won tonight, that's why Phoenix was the underdog against Alaska because Wright did not play, but it does not make the team weak, instead, they bounce back strong from their first game loss in the conference. Vic Manuel was the best player of the game with 26 points and 12 rebounds, what a game by him, and Phoenix was not wrong of picking him.

I don't know that Wright is injured but nevertheless, I would still bet them if I knew that situation because Alaska is not a strong team and like what I said, every team in the PBA as of the moment is unstable and unpredictable.

Three games for today with Manila Clasicco on the second game, who you got? The Beast or the Bulldozzer?

I will bet for Magnolia here because IMO the Gin Kings has still chemistry issues with CStand on board.

Pick for the day:

Magnolia ML @1.82
NLEX -9.5 @1.93
SMB & under 191.5@2.07 (not much option with the HC)

Wow, Magnolia vs BGSM, I think this is a great game and I'm sorry because I'm going against the Magnolia this time.

I'm getting 2.06 (boosted odds), not bad. I hope it's a close game though so we will be entertained more while watching the game.
This is a big game, I don't understand why they did not scheduled it as the last game of the day.

Most probably the reason why Magnolia is a slight favorite here is that they are still unbeaten so far, but I think the odds will change and Ginebra might become the slight favorite going to the game since Ginebra has a lot of fans, so if you like to bet on Ginebra to win, do it now.

[blockman]

It's not possible that Abueva would play with Vic Manuel because the Phoenix would be full of bigs and will not have good guards, let's just say what the management did is to make this team better and we can confirm that once the conference is over. On the other hand, Calvin is also doing great in his current team, so both of Manuel and Abueva are really a star of their respective team.

They are both star of their teams and we remember that there were hard times for both of these players but look at them now, playing healthy and well.

Kiefer Ravena gets PBA nod to play in Japan B.League
Ravena has been allowed to play with Lakestars for a year and then return to the PBA and suit up for NLEX anew.

What an offer. Allowed to play overseas, being paid there, then still have a team in the PBA once he returns. However, that will limit Ravena to continue playing overseas after a year. If the goal is to really leave PBA then switch careers abroad, it's best for me to just finish everything in PBA so he can continue with the Lakestar for more years. But prior to that, the contract should be multi-season so the next following years are secured.

Anyways, the deal was now finalized and that is, Ravena was only allowed to play for 1 season with the Lakestars. This just proved that everything can be settled properly if there are official negotiations.

I'm just wondering when this will be starting? After the current PBA All-Filipino Cup?

This is good news for Ravena then. After the controversy that he's not being granted by the management, now they've come to show that they've given a go signal even if there's still some conditions that has to be met. Still a good decision for them to allow him to play in B league.

[harizen]

It's not possible that Abueva would play with Vic Manuel because the Phoenix would be full of bigs and will not have good guards, let's just say what the management did is to make this team better and we can confirm that once the conference is over.

Actually, it has something to do with the financial status of the Phoenix franchise that's why Calvin Abueva got traded. He already inked a max contract if you remember but out of nowhere, he was traded to Magnolia. Should be a good tandem with Vic Manuel now that Matthew Wright is sidelined. And a contender if they will play 3 all healthy.

But moving on, Phoenix is still in good hands as long as they are all adjusting especially against the SMC Giants.

I will bet for Magnolia here because IMO the Gin Kings has still chemistry issues with CStand on board.

Yes, agree that CStand is still adjusting with the current phase.

In his first game with the Kings, he is not used to not getting the ball mostly compare to his former team where he is the main point of their offense. He said that in an interview. In their last game, look like Coach Tim grant his desire and Cstand played on his usual playing time and was able to get a good production. He might keep up with that phase for his first Manila Clasico game.

[goinmerry]

Fil-Foreigners above 30 no longer allowed to join PBA

There are cases in the league where there are late draftees and even not undergoing a draftee in the case of veterans. One of the reasons is, these players prioritized other activities than being drafted in the league early.

Are you favor on these rules by the PBA? Just to clarify, it was only applied to Fil-Foreigners and not local players.

[agustina2]

Is the current season of Japanse B. League now taking place? Ravena then can play next season and he should finish first the current conference to help his team.

If the PBA will allow imports after All-Filipino Cup or if IATF will allow another conference, nothing to worry if the team will not have Ravena to play for them next season. NLEX just needs to find a good import to cover the absence of Kiefer Ravena. What a special player, can play at Japan and PH season after season haha.

[bisdak40]

Is the current season of Japanse B. League now taking place? Ravena then can play next season and he should finish first the current conference to help his team.

If the PBA will allow imports after All-Filipino Cup or if IATF will allow another conference, nothing to worry if the team will not have Ravena to play for them next season. NLEX just needs to find a good import to cover the absence of Kiefer Ravena. What a special player, can play at Japan and PH season after season haha.

I made a quick research on the schedule of Japanese B league and found out that the first game of the season is at end of September, so maybe All-Filipino Cup will still be played by then and it could complicate on the NLEX schedule. I don't know why they give this kind of scenario of the Ravena case but I think it's just to satisfy the urge of the PBA supporters to let Ravena play in Japan.

Thirdy Ravena will also suit up for the Gilas squad as his schedule is vacant.

[blockman]

Fil-Foreigners above 30 no longer allowed to join PBA

There are cases in the league where there are late draftees and even not undergoing a draftee in the case of veterans. One of the reasons is, these players prioritized other activities than being drafted in the league early.

Are you favor on these rules by the PBA? Just to clarify, it was only applied to Fil-Foreigners and not local players.

I am not. But if they are making a rule and they have this type of age limit just like the usual employment in our country. I don't know why these crazy rules are being implemented. If there's a player that's still in good shape and can play well with his status on his age, why forbid him to be drafted? I agree that these players have other priorities and that's why they've only entered the league late already. I know that if a player wants to get into PBA, while they're young, they should focus on it so that they can be drafted at a young age and make it their long-life career until their retirement because there are a lot of perks from it.

[Russlenat]

Northport almost upset the SMB on their big 4th quarter run.

SMB won by 2 points only, but the 4th quarter score was only 23-9, they held the SMB to 9 points only.

Top performers.

SMB. Perez 18 points, Santos 17 points, and Cabagnot 16 points.
Fajardo only had 8 points in this game.

Northport
Slaughter 23 points, Bollick 19 points, and Onwubere 12 points.

[Fredomago]

Northport almost upset the SMB on their big 4th quarter run.

SMB won by 2 points only, but the 4th quarter score was only 23-9, they held the SMB to 9 points only.

Top performers.

SMB. Perez 18 points, Santos 17 points, and Cabagnot 16 points.
Fajardo only had 8 points in this game.

Northport
Slaughter 23 points, Bollick 19 points, and Onwubere 12 points.

What a game for Northport that 23-9 rally @ the 4th almost upset the SMB just not enough time for that rally 3rd quarter run by SMB established that leads enough to win the game,

In the other game, It almost the same before the last 2 mins with BGSM vs Hotshots, Ginebra tried to overrun the hotdogs in the last qurter but also not enough time and the hotdogs are more well prepared to counter the rally and win the game with much better leads. 89-79.

[bisdak40]

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Northport
Slaughter 23 points, Bollick 19 points, and Onwubere 12 points.

It almost went to overtime courtesy of that useless act of Arwin that made the score tied in the dying seconds but it is him also that saved the day for the Beermen.

Slaughter prove his worth in this game, beat Fajardo in terms of points, this might be a good catch by the Batang Pier if he will stay put in his current team.

 

2 out of 3 so far, profitable still even if I lose my NLEX bet  .

Ginebra has chemistry issues, they should act on it before it is too late.

[Viscore]

Congrats bisdak40, that's another win, you have a perfect day for the PBA betting, what's your pick on the current game? Did you bet on NLEX spread or DYIP? I did not see the game between SMB and Northport, but judging on the points by Slaughter, looks like he won against his fellow big man.

[Vaculin]

DYIP is playing a good 1st half, we are in the 2nd half now with DYIP leading by 3 points. Anyone here taking the NLEX -3.5 full game?

I think NLEX will come back and win the game, they lose their last game and I'm sure they'll bounce back here.
DYIP is still a bad team, I have no confidence in this team so I'll always bet against this team.

[Russlenat]

DYIP is playing a good 1st half, we are in the 2nd half now with DYIP leading by 3 points. Anyone here taking the NLEX -3.5 full game?

I think NLEX will come back and win the game, they lose their last game and I'm sure they'll bounce back here.
DYIP is still a bad team, I have no confidence in this team so I'll always bet against this team.

I did not bet on the last game, I am just watching the game as I don't feel I could win. Your decision seems right, NLEX Road Warriors had a great run in the 3rd quarter, they beat the DYIP by 11 points and they are already in the lead now with 8 points going to the 4th quarter.

[mirakal]

DYIP is playing a good 1st half, we are in the 2nd half now with DYIP leading by 3 points. Anyone here taking the NLEX -3.5 full game?

I think NLEX will come back and win the game, they lose their last game and I'm sure they'll bounce back here.
DYIP is still a bad team, I have no confidence in this team so I'll always bet against this team.

I did not bet on the last game, I am just watching the game as I don't feel I could win. Your decision seems right, NLEX Road Warriors had a great run in the 3rd quarter, they beat the DYIP by 11 points and they are already in the lead now with 8 points going to the 4th quarter.

Congratulations, NLEX won the game and covered the spread.

The final score is 108-94, https://www.flashscore.com/basketball/philippines/... it's a 14 points win, and they dominated the DYIP In the 2nd half of the game. My bet was NLEX/DYIP..lol, the opposite happened.

[carlisle1]

DYIP is playing a good 1st half, we are in the 2nd half now with DYIP leading by 3 points. Anyone here taking the NLEX -3.5 full game?

I think NLEX will come back and win the game, they lose their last game and I'm sure they'll bounce back here.
DYIP is still a bad team, I have no confidence in this team so I'll always bet against this team.

I did not bet on the last game, I am just watching the game as I don't feel I could win. Your decision seems right, NLEX Road Warriors had a great run in the 3rd quarter, they beat the DYIP by 11 points and they are already in the lead now with 8 points going to the 4th quarter.

Congratulations, NLEX won the game and covered the spread.

The final score is 108-94, https://www.flashscore.com/basketball/philippines/... it's a 14 points win, and they dominated the DYIP In the 2nd half of the game. My bet was NLEX/DYIP..lol, the opposite happened.

Shit happened, watching that game from the first 2 quarters I was impressed thinking that DYIP will hold on
and continue countering NLEX attacks, but afterwards they started to turned the ball over and unable to make a good defense to stop NLEX attacks.

Those who bets during the live events for NLEX both ML and handicap that's a sweet win, the last time I checked  before the first hal end ML for NLEX @ 1.45 and handicap of -6 @ 1.80.

Most of the time, placing your bets during live games gives you more decent profits.

[Russlenat]

DYIP is playing a good 1st half, we are in the 2nd half now with DYIP leading by 3 points. Anyone here taking the NLEX -3.5 full game?

I think NLEX will come back and win the game, they lose their last game and I'm sure they'll bounce back here.
DYIP is still a bad team, I have no confidence in this team so I'll always bet against this team.

I did not bet on the last game, I am just watching the game as I don't feel I could win. Your decision seems right, NLEX Road Warriors had a great run in the 3rd quarter, they beat the DYIP by 11 points and they are already in the lead now with 8 points going to the 4th quarter.

Congratulations, NLEX won the game and covered the spread.

The final score is 108-94, https://www.flashscore.com/basketball/philippines/... it's a 14 points win, and they dominated the DYIP In the 2nd half of the game. My bet was NLEX/DYIP..lol, the opposite happened.

It was a team effort to come back and win the game, they really want to bounce back from their previous game's loss.

Ravena only scored 5 points of 22 minutes playing, I think this is unusual, maybe he is excited to play in Japan?

PBA gives Kiefer Ravena green light to play in Japan B. League

MANILA, PHILIPPINES

Kiefer Ravena will suit up for the Shiga Lakestars in the Japan B. League, but has to return to the PBA after one year and sign a new contract with NLEX

[goinmerry]

Northport almost upset the SMB on their big 4th quarter run.

SMB won by 2 points only, but the 4th quarter score was only 23-9, they held the SMB to 9 points only.

Northport's rally was even more of big news compared to the SMB winning. Some viewers say that the departure of Greg Slaughter is good for him because he expresses more of his skills and proves that he can still be a big asset to the team.

Maybe inspired? He wants to show something against the company that traded him.

[Yamifoud]

Northport almost upset the SMB on their big 4th quarter run.

SMB won by 2 points only, but the 4th quarter score was only 23-9, they held the SMB to 9 points only.

Northport's rally was even more of big news compared to the SMB winning. Some viewers say that the departure of Greg Slaughter is good for him because he expresses more of his skills and proves that he can still be a big asset to the team.

Maybe inspired? He wants to show something against the company that traded him.

Who knows, Greg might win the MVP in this conference, if he keeps his dominant game and stay consistent, it's possible that North Port might surprise us. SMB is good but they are not anymore as dominant as they were before, JMF is still adjusting and it's not easy to get back his confidence, so he might not get back to his old self this season, a chance for other teams to beat them.

[goinmerry]

Who knows, Greg might win the MVP in this conference, if he keeps his dominant game and stay consistent

If he maintains those numbers, he will always be on the MVP ladder.

If I'm not mistaken, in the first week of the PBA, he's one of the tops in terms of stats.

JMF is still adjusting and it's not easy to get back his confidence, so he might not get back to his old self this season, a chance for other teams to beat them.

From what I have seen to him, the confidence is there but the problem is, his body is not cooperating.

That's the result of a long break while fully recovering from his injury. But I'm sure he's working for that and few games more, he will know if there's a problem with him either physically and mentally.