2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[goinmerry]

Congrats SMB bettors, another easy win.

I think Moneyline odds are not that catchy for SMB in pre-game.

Handicap odds for SMB are just around 1.8 so if my thinking is correct, ML odds for SMB are playing at about 1.5-1.6, or who else able to place a bet on them?

Northport sucks. They destroy my handicap. They are able to make the game close the entire game until falls out and becomes not consistent in the 4th Quarter. They even have a chance to beat SMB even if JuneMar Fajardo is playing well if only they maintain that good performance until the end.

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[harizen]

Honestly, right now, I see him as the best player in the PBA. Fajardo is not anymore on his prime IMO so I think it's already Mikey Williams who is the best player in the PBA and TNT are so lucky having him.

Mikey Williams might already get what he want that's why he is putting all his best. Remember that TNT struggles to get him return on the team because of "contract price". I don't know though what happened next or what's the deal happened between him and TNT.

But the fact that he is showing his beast side, looks like Mikey Williams is now happy with his contract.

Fajardo on the other hand just needs to play at his best as like I mentioned previously, every of his points will be donated at the charity.

[agustina2]

Another big win by SMB, it's a 4th quarter dominant performance by the team and they beat the Northport by 16 points.

This is probably the best offensive game of JMF since he scored 21 points in this game, and has a very decent shooting percentage with 9-11.

Congrats SMB bettors, another easy win.

I thought the game will be close. They closed the halftime at all score 55 and Northport is doing great. Then late in the game, I don't know what happened to NP and the rest is history. It's been a while that JuneMar Fajardo making a rally at the end and becomes the challenge for the NorthPort.

If JMF was dominating the defense, the NP should just focus on perimeter shooting but that's not what happened as they become cold hands at the end. If only their hot shooting maintain, the result might be different.

[Japinat]

Another big win by SMB, it's a 4th quarter dominant performance by the team and they beat the Northport by 16 points.

This is probably the best offensive game of JMF since he scored 21 points in this game, and has a very decent shooting percentage with 9-11.

Congrats SMB bettors, another easy win.

I thought the game will be close. They closed the halftime at all score 55 and Northport is doing great. Then late in the game, I don't know what happened to NP and the rest is history. It's been a while that JuneMar Fajardo making a rally at the end and becomes the challenge for the NorthPort.

If JMF was dominating the defense, the NP should just focus on perimeter shooting but that's not what happened as they become cold hands at the end. If only their hot shooting maintain, the result might be different.

4th quarter is the quarter that the SMB are really good, it was a big win when we thought that Northport is already a legit team to compete with SMB, we were wrong because what we witness is a big 4th quarter meltdown.

Also, in the 2nd game, NLEX was up double-digit against Magnolia but Magnolia come back and even beat NLEX with a double-digit.
Thing is, it's really the defense that matters most and SMB and Magnolia have that.

[Ziskinberg]

Also, in the 2nd game, NLEX was up double-digit against Magnolia but Magnolia come back and even beat NLEX with a double-digit.
Thing is, it's really the defense that matters most and SMB and Magnolia have that.

Just like their game against the Phoenix, they were up big time in the first quarter but they still allow the Phoenix to come back, they are lucky that time that the game went to OT, and Phoenix superstars were not able to play in the OT, but this time they were bully by the Magnolia in the entire 2nd half.

[Japinat]

Also, in the 2nd game, NLEX was up double-digit against Magnolia but Magnolia come back and even beat NLEX with a double-digit.
Thing is, it's really the defense that matters most and SMB and Magnolia have that.

Just like their game against the Phoenix, they were up big time in the first quarter but they still allow the Phoenix to come back, they are lucky that time that the game went to OT, and Phoenix superstars were not able to play in the OT, but this time they were bully by the Magnolia in the entire 2nd half.

Yes, I still remember that.

Actually both teams are unreliable that time because it Phoenix suppose to win it already but their bad defense leads to an OT that results their loss. Anyway, I think NLEX has to learn to improve their defense, because if not, they cannot fight against the pressure of a defensive team like Magnolia, SMB, and Ginebra, or even Meralco.

[Yamifoud]

Santos joins elite PBA 10,000-point club

Wow! I'm happy for Arwind Santos, though he is not a humble player like JMF but we cannot deny he really has some special talent in Basketball. He is already 41 years old and he still keeps balling, this guy will achieve more success as long as he remains healthy as he is in a team that really values his contribution.

[Fredomago]

Another big win by SMB, it's a 4th quarter dominant performance by the team and they beat the Northport by 16 points.

This is probably the best offensive game of JMF since he scored 21 points in this game, and has a very decent shooting percentage with 9-11.

Congrats SMB bettors, another easy win.

I thought the game will be close. They closed the halftime at all score 55 and Northport is doing great. Then late in the game, I don't know what happened to NP and the rest is history. It's been a while that JuneMar Fajardo making a rally at the end and becomes the challenge for the NorthPort.

If JMF was dominating the defense, the NP should just focus on perimeter shooting but that's not what happened as they become cold hands at the end. If only their hot shooting maintain, the result might be different.

The last quarter offense is no longer their for NP, I mean they really playing hard and they even the game up to third quarter but the last quarter run of SMB is decent outscoring your opponents by 16 points means that they play good defense and convert their offense in a much better percentages.

Fajardo still playing big and he show it again in this game, he got very decent stats and complete the win against NP.

Congrats to all handicappers, double digit lead makes a win!

[chaser15]

The last quarter offense is no longer their for NP, I mean they really playing hard and they even the game up to third quarter but the last quarter run of SMB is decent outscoring your opponents by 16 points means that they play good defense and convert their offense in a much better percentages.

No more gas left on the tank for the NorthPort in the last quarter.

It's just very disappointing to see that after that team managed to get a close match until the 3rd quarter, they will fall short in the last quarter which should be supposed to be where all energy should be released. I hope that would not happen again in their future games.

It's ok to lose the game if it's a close one since that means they did their best. Different from what happened here against SMB where NP's chances of winning are clear from the start.

[blockman]

Santos joins elite PBA 10,000-point club

Wow! I'm happy for Arwind Santos, though he is not a humble player like JMF but we cannot deny he really has some special talent in Basketball. He is already 41 years old and he still keeps balling, this guy will achieve more success as long as he remains healthy as he is in a team that really values his contribution.

Congratulations to him, many might dislike him because of his attitude but this is still an achievement of his that he should be proud of. And on the other news, our very own Gilas won against India after being defeated by New Zealand. That's a way to boost their confidence after that losing game with NZ. Meanwhile, Chot said that it's unlikely Kai to play for Fiba Asia Cup.

[Fredomago]

The last quarter offense is no longer their for NP, I mean they really playing hard and they even the game up to third quarter but the last quarter run of SMB is decent outscoring your opponents by 16 points means that they play good defense and convert their offense in a much better percentages.

No more gas left on the tank for the NorthPort in the last quarter.

It's just very disappointing to see that after that team managed to get a close match until the 3rd quarter, they will fall short in the last quarter which should be supposed to be where all energy should be released. I hope that would not happen again in their future games.

It's ok to lose the game if it's a close one since that means they did their best. Different from what happened here against SMB where NP's chances of winning are clear from the start.

That's how things ends up, NP didn't have any to counter every SMB attacks and in terms of individuality SMB have deeper roster they can rotate the ball and find better offense, it's tough to defend when you don't know where the attack will be orchestrated, SMB is too much when the rally start in the last quarter no answer and like what you mentioned NP don't have enough fuel to last up the final quarter where SMB have lots of options rotating players inside.

[Yamifoud]

Santos joins elite PBA 10,000-point club

Wow! I'm happy for Arwind Santos, though he is not a humble player like JMF but we cannot deny he really has some special talent in Basketball. He is already 41 years old and he still keeps balling, this guy will achieve more success as long as he remains healthy as he is in a team that really values his contribution.

Congratulations to him, many might dislike him because of his attitude but this is still an achievement of his that he should be proud of. And on the other news, our very own Gilas won against India after being defeated by New Zealand. That's a way to boost their confidence after that losing game with NZ. Meanwhile, Chot said that it's unlikely Kai to play for Fiba Asia Cup.

Congratulations to them as well, India is not really a good team but a win is a win so they should celebrate. Our Gilas line up is not really that good, I like the old Gilas where Romeo was part of the roster, it really gives us an entertainment because they were playing competitive basketball even against the top seeded teams internationally.

[Fredomago]

Santos joins elite PBA 10,000-point club

Wow! I'm happy for Arwind Santos, though he is not a humble player like JMF but we cannot deny he really has some special talent in Basketball. He is already 41 years old and he still keeps balling, this guy will achieve more success as long as he remains healthy as he is in a team that really values his contribution.

Congratulations to him, many might dislike him because of his attitude but this is still an achievement of his that he should be proud of. And on the other news, our very own Gilas won against India after being defeated by New Zealand. That's a way to boost their confidence after that losing game with NZ. Meanwhile, Chot said that it's unlikely Kai to play for Fiba Asia Cup.

Congratulations to them as well, India is not really a good team but a win is a win so they should celebrate. Our Gilas line up is not really that good, I like the old Gilas where Romeo was part of the roster, it really gives us an entertainment because they were playing competitive basketball even against the top seeded teams internationally.

.The old gilas are now a memory of our past, like what coach Chot said he will maximize who are available and regarding to Kai he and his agent have a different plan for his career, though before I forgot a win is a win indeed and congrats to team Gilas they are still playing to the best that they can and trying to bring the pride to our country.

We always want our National to be more competitive and lift our country up in this kind of international competitions

[Kelvinid]

Santos joins elite PBA 10,000-point club

Wow! I'm happy for Arwind Santos, though he is not a humble player like JMF but we cannot deny he really has some special talent in Basketball. He is already 41 years old and he still keeps balling, this guy will achieve more success as long as he remains healthy as he is in a team that really values his contribution.

Congratulations to him, many might dislike him because of his attitude but this is still an achievement of his that he should be proud of. And on the other news, our very own Gilas won against India after being defeated by New Zealand. That's a way to boost their confidence after that losing game with NZ. Meanwhile, Chot said that it's unlikely Kai to play for Fiba Asia Cup.

Congratulations to them as well, India is not really a good team but a win is a win so they should celebrate. Our Gilas line up is not really that good, I like the old Gilas where Romeo was part of the roster, it really gives us an entertainment because they were playing competitive basketball even against the top seeded teams internationally.

.The old gilas are now a memory of our past, like what coach Chot said he will maximize who are available and regarding to Kai he and his agent have a different plan for his career, though before I forgot a win is a win indeed and congrats to team Gilas they are still playing to the best that they can and trying to bring the pride to our country.

We always want our National to be more competitive and lift our country up in this kind of international competitions

Hopefully, there's major change now that the coach is not anymore a Filipino, or coach Chot to be specific. Coach Tab is the best coach of Gilas so far, if not with him, we will never see the potential of Romeo in international games and the Gilas team as a whole.

[arwin100]

Santos joins elite PBA 10,000-point club

Wow! I'm happy for Arwind Santos, though he is not a humble player like JMF but we cannot deny he really has some special talent in Basketball. He is already 41 years old and he still keeps balling, this guy will achieve more success as long as he remains healthy as he is in a team that really values his contribution.

Congratulations to him, many might dislike him because of his attitude but this is still an achievement of his that he should be proud of. And on the other news, our very own Gilas won against India after being defeated by New Zealand. That's a way to boost their confidence after that losing game with NZ. Meanwhile, Chot said that it's unlikely Kai to play for Fiba Asia Cup.

Congratulations to them as well, India is not really a good team but a win is a win so they should celebrate. Our Gilas line up is not really that good, I like the old Gilas where Romeo was part of the roster, it really gives us an entertainment because they were playing competitive basketball even against the top seeded teams internationally.

.The old gilas are now a memory of our past, like what coach Chot said he will maximize who are available and regarding to Kai he and his agent have a different plan for his career, though before I forgot a win is a win indeed and congrats to team Gilas they are still playing to the best that they can and trying to bring the pride to our country.

We always want our National to be more competitive and lift our country up in this kind of international competitions

Hopefully, there's major change now that the coach is not anymore a Filipino, or coach Chot to be specific. Coach Tab is the best coach of Gilas so far, if not with him, we will never see the potential of Romeo in international games and the Gilas team as a whole.

Chot seems stuck with the old system and still maximizing it, this is why he is easy to read by more experience national team and we see the huge upset happen between Indonesia where Gilas supposed to be more stronger than them. For sure we can see more better  Gilas this time as Coach Baldwin is using his quality pieces very well.

[Yamifoud]

Santos joins elite PBA 10,000-point club

Wow! I'm happy for Arwind Santos, though he is not a humble player like JMF but we cannot deny he really has some special talent in Basketball. He is already 41 years old and he still keeps balling, this guy will achieve more success as long as he remains healthy as he is in a team that really values his contribution.

Congratulations to him, many might dislike him because of his attitude but this is still an achievement of his that he should be proud of. And on the other news, our very own Gilas won against India after being defeated by New Zealand. That's a way to boost their confidence after that losing game with NZ. Meanwhile, Chot said that it's unlikely Kai to play for Fiba Asia Cup.

Congratulations to them as well, India is not really a good team but a win is a win so they should celebrate. Our Gilas line up is not really that good, I like the old Gilas where Romeo was part of the roster, it really gives us an entertainment because they were playing competitive basketball even against the top seeded teams internationally.

.The old gilas are now a memory of our past, like what coach Chot said he will maximize who are available and regarding to Kai he and his agent have a different plan for his career, though before I forgot a win is a win indeed and congrats to team Gilas they are still playing to the best that they can and trying to bring the pride to our country.

I hope coach Chot will not be hired anymore to lead the Gilas Pilipinas, our team has to improve and we have to stick on the coaches that could really help the team to improve as that's the only way our team will become competitive. Coach Chot has already been given a lot of chance to prove himself, but we already see his limitation, he is only good in the PBA.

We always want our National to be more competitive and lift our country up in this kind of international competitions

FIBA Wolrd, we like to see them compete again and beat big teams like France. 

[blockman]

Congratulations to him, many might dislike him because of his attitude but this is still an achievement of his that he should be proud of. And on the other news, our very own Gilas won against India after being defeated by New Zealand. That's a way to boost their confidence after that losing game with NZ. Meanwhile, Chot said that it's unlikely Kai to play for Fiba Asia Cup.

Congratulations to them as well, India is not really a good team but a win is a win so they should celebrate. Our Gilas line up is not really that good, I like the old Gilas where Romeo was part of the roster, it really gives us an entertainment because they were playing competitive basketball even against the top seeded teams internationally.

Yes, that win still counts and the Gilas need it at this time. For me, I'm liking this type of lineup for their roster and they're even not complete.
I like the Gilas that coach Tab has built. These are younger breeds that we really need and they're more exciting to watch because they're having better enjoyment and they're easier to coach per se.

[Fredomago]

I hope coach Chot will not be hired anymore to lead the Gilas Pilipinas, our team has to improve and we have to stick on the coaches that could really help the team to improve as that's the only way our team will become competitive. Coach Chot has already been given a lot of chance to prove himself, but we already see his limitation, he is only good in the PBA.

And adding to that, the SBP should also acquire players for the national for much longer preparation, unlike what is happening now where the players got short notice and they needed to ask permission with the franchise, I'm not against coach Chot but he needs to let go those years of pusong gilas is no longer effective, there are more competitive countries who develop skills and good strategy.

What happens last time when we have been beaten by Indonesia is a sign that coach Chot should step down and let new coaches to

guide the nationals, let coach Tab do his job and reclaim the glory of our country. We have been noticed back then when players
like Terrence Romeo was love by the international fans.

[harizen]

And adding to that, the SBP should also acquire players for the national for much longer preparation, unlike what is happening now where the players got short notice and they needed to ask permission with the franchise,

Who are these players you are referring to? FIBA schedules were always posted early, even several months ahead. What franchises are you referring to here?

But for me, Gilas should stay with that young lineup. There's no need for a PBA player to join the craze as sometimes, players here are more concerned about their career (as they have no choice) instead of doing the "call of duty" for the country.

These young Gilas prospects will be enhanced more as long as they are used to playing against international teams. Of course, with good guidance from their Head Coach regardless of who's the one that will take the position.

[Kelvinid]

And adding to that, the SBP should also acquire players for the national for much longer preparation, unlike what is happening now where the players got short notice and they needed to ask permission with the franchise,

Who are these players you are referring to? FIBA schedules were always posted early, even several months ahead. What franchises are you referring to here?

But for me, Gilas should stay with that young lineup. There's no need for a PBA player to join the craze as sometimes, players here are more concerned about their career (as they have no choice) instead of doing the "call of duty" for the country.

These young Gilas prospects will be enhanced more as long as they are used to playing against international teams. Of course, with good guidance from their Head Coach regardless of who's the one that will take the position.

Maybe the SBP inform ahead but these players have the league that they are participating which sometimes has some conflict of schedule during training. I think the SBP should train players that are main job is to compete on international leagues so they will be able to build a good chemistry, not like now that players in the past may not be able to play in the present due to some whatever constraints.