2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[Sanitough]

seems like both are doing their best to get close in scoring,the POints are very tight from the start,this is one interesting game and as the first quarter we have  21points for Bolts and 24points for Ginebra .

no wonder that this will be more tighter as we heading to 2nd-4th quarter.

i am for Bolts on this one so lets see who wins.

edit: we are now tied at 29 points each as we head to 8 minutes in the 2nd quarter.

I like to see them playing in a close game, it's sunday and it will entertain the fans more.
I am just watching the game live in my TV but I can say that this game is really fun,... both teams are scoring pretty well. Now tied at 35 points.

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[Ranly123]

seems like both are doing their best to get close in scoring,the POints are very tight from the start,this is one interesting game and as the first quarter we have  21points for Bolts and 24points for Ginebra .

no wonder that this will be more tighter as we heading to 2nd-4th quarter.

i am for Bolts on this one so lets see who wins.

edit: we are now tied at 29 points each as we head to 8 minutes in the 2nd quarter.

Close game 3 scoring at the half with 43-42 in favor of him Kings. I will give this game to the king's this time, unlike game 2 the ginkings are more determined to win this game. Another reason is the injury of Almazan which would definitely sit him out of the series.

[kotajikikox]

Close game 3 scoring at the half with 43-42 in favor of him Kings. I will give this game to the king's this time, unlike game 2 the ginkings are more determined to win this game. Another reason is the injury of Almazan which would definitely sit him out of the series.

Kings also here mate,and now Ginebra breaks growing to 11 points advantage again at the start of 3rd quarter. this might be a Kings win tonight though we are 22 minutes to go befoer the game ends.

[mirakal]

Suddenly Ginebra had a good run and they are on a 14 points lead now.

Finestream bet not looking good, first half was good because Gin kings win but looks like Kings will win game 3 if Meralco will not have their own run also.


Meralco should give that, that 3rd quarter is a big run by gins, they are on the lead now by 20 points.
I expect a 2-1 for Ginebra.. unless they'll turn things in the 4th

[btc78]

Edit : Almazan seems injured.

this is one big reason why ginebra now took a double digits advantage dominating this 3rd quarter

Close game 3 scoring at the half with 43-42 in favor of him Kings. I will give this game to the king's this time, unlike game 2 the ginkings are more determined to win this game. Another reason is the injury of Almazan which would definitely sit him out of the series.

if Almazan will sit this whole championship?the chance of bolts taking the trophy will be harder as Ginebra's Import continuously bringing advantage to the team.so more or less it is Ginebra Kings will win on this one.

[rhomelmabini]

Suddenly Ginebra had a good run and they are on a 14 points lead now.

Finestream bet not looking good, first half was good because Gin kings win but looks like Kings will win game 3 if Meralco will not have their own run also.

Looks like it is, the injury of Almazan has a great factor for the disparity now with the score it goes up to 21 now. Faundo isn't that good IMO on both offense and defense to replace Almazan's position, turnover and not getting inside offense as well of the Bolts is a factor with these lead. I have a hunch that this will be Kings victory.

[bamboylee]

Meralco made a run but that is not enough to beat Ginebra. I thought it is still a ball game when there is only 5 points lead by Ginebra but Meralco keeps busting the 24 seconds shot clock. Ginebra sustained the lead they made during the 3rd quarter. Missing Almazan is really a big factor in Meralco's game.

[Finestream]

Suddenly Ginebra had a good run and they are on a 14 points lead now.

Finestream bet not looking good, first half was good because Gin kings win but looks like Kings will win game 3 if Meralco will not have their own run also.

Looks like it is, the injury of Almazan has a great factor for the disparity now with the score it goes up to 21 now. Faundo isn't that good IMO on both offense and defense to replace Almazan's position, turnover and not getting inside offense as well of the Bolts is a factor with these lead. I have a hunch that this will be Kings victory.

I was happy when Ginebra won the first half thinking my bet has a real good chance of hitting, but that 3rd quarter was a big collapse of meralco and although they have a rally in the 4th but they still fall short,.. overall, it was a fan sunday watching the game, a lose is a lose, better luck next game.

[rhomelmabini]

Suddenly Ginebra had a good run and they are on a 14 points lead now.

Finestream bet not looking good, first half was good because Gin kings win but looks like Kings will win game 3 if Meralco will not have their own run also.

Looks like it is, the injury of Almazan has a great factor for the disparity now with the score it goes up to 21 now. Faundo isn't that good IMO on both offense and defense to replace Almazan's position, turnover and not getting inside offense as well of the Bolts is a factor with these lead. I have a hunch that this will be Kings victory.

I was happy when Ginebra won the first half thinking my bet has a real good chance of hitting, but that 3rd quarter was a big collapse of meralco and although they have a rally in the 4th but they still fall short,.. overall, it was a fan sunday watching the game, a lose is a lose, better luck next game.

Yeah good luck with the next game but the odds for winning of Meralco is low and IMO I think it is a risky bet too to side with them again. If they can get a good substitute for Almazan or he can recover (but I'm in doubt as I guess it is a serious knee injury) by game 4 then there is still a chance to go head-to-head with the Kings, but as far as saying goes "the ball is round". Wishing them just a nice game.

[Golftech]

Suddenly Ginebra had a good run and they are on a 14 points lead now.

Finestream bet not looking good, first half was good because Gin kings win but looks like Kings will win game 3 if Meralco will not have their own run also.

Looks like it is, the injury of Almazan has a great factor for the disparity now with the score it goes up to 21 now. Faundo isn't that good IMO on both offense and defense to replace Almazan's position, turnover and not getting inside offense as well of the Bolts is a factor with these lead. I have a hunch that this will be Kings victory.

I was happy when Ginebra won the first half thinking my bet has a real good chance of hitting, but that 3rd quarter was a big collapse of meralco and although they have a rally in the 4th but they still fall short,.. overall, it was a fan sunday watching the game, a lose is a lose, better luck next game.

Third quarter run really affects the entire game, GSM took advantage and rally to keep the distance away from Meralco,  so even Meralco tried to
threaten to rally back that huge leads create the seal and time didn't favor them.
The Gin kings delights the fans and surely it will be a satisfying Sunday game for them.

[Ranly123]

Missing Almazan is really a big factor in Meralco's game.

I thought so too. Almazan could just have change the game if he was not injured ( it was not intentional though). The lack of inside presence is what the ginkings took advantage of and Japeth Aguilar contributing on defense with 7 blocks is just insane. I don't know why but Aguilar is showing some good plays here in game 3.

[Finestream]

Missing Almazan is really a big factor in Meralco's game.

I thought so too. Almazan could just have change the game if he was not injured ( it was not intentional though). The lack of inside presence is what the ginkings took advantage of and Japeth Aguilar contributing on defense with 7 blocks is just insane. I don't know why but Aguilar is showing some good plays here in game 3.

Things not looking good for Meralco without Almazan, update about him.

https://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/pba/249124-black-meralco-keeping-fingers-crossed-almazan-injury
"I'll try to be as positive as possible and hopefully he'll be okay," Black said.

Black, though, was quick to acknowledge that Almazan may also be sidelined for the rest of the best-of-seven affair, which the Gin Kings lead 2-1.

"[F]rom being a player myself, having a swollen knee in the middle of a championship series is not something you can just bounce back from that easily," said Black.



There's still 2 days for him to recover so let's hope he can come back to play again.

[rodskee]

seems like both are doing their best to get close in scoring,the POints are very tight from the start,this is one interesting game and as the first quarter we have  21points for Bolts and 24points for Ginebra .

no wonder that this will be more tighter as we heading to 2nd-4th quarter.

i am for Bolts on this one so lets see who wins.

edit: we are now tied at 29 points each as we head to 8 minutes in the 2nd quarter.

I like to see them playing in a close game, it's sunday and it will entertain the fans more.
I am just watching the game live in my TV but I can say that this game is really fun,... both teams are scoring pretty well. Now tied at 35 points.

that is what i am expecting as well kabayan,from first quarter to second things are very tight and the game seems to be more entertaining.

not until  3rd quarter comes and from the very beginning GinKings dominates the game and scoring one after another shooting and insides.

sad to say but i stopped watching when the 5 minutes mark in 3rd comes.

[Ranly123]

Missing Almazan is really a big factor in Meralco's game.

I thought so too. Almazan could just have change the game if he was not injured ( it was not intentional though). The lack of inside presence is what the ginkings took advantage of and Japeth Aguilar contributing on defense with 7 blocks is just insane. I don't know why but Aguilar is showing some good plays here in game 3.

Things not looking good for Meralco without Almazan, update about him.

https://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/pba/249124-black-meralco-keeping-fingers-crossed-almazan-injury
"I'll try to be as positive as possible and hopefully he'll be okay," Black said.

Black, though, was quick to acknowledge that Almazan may also be sidelined for the rest of the best-of-seven affair, which the Gin Kings lead 2-1.

"[F]rom being a player myself, having a swollen knee in the middle of a championship series is not something you can just bounce back from that easily," said Black.



There's still 2 days for him to recover so let's hope he can come back to play again.

2 days is too early for him to come back I think. I mean it's a sprained knee and I believe it would take some time to recover. Anyways, game four would be for meralco eventhough no Almazan playing for them. No reason for them to win but I feel like they will since I don't trust the system of the PBA and giving game 4 to meralco will insure game six which would be held in a bigger stages which would give bigger revenue for both the team and the league itself.

[Sanitough]

2 days is too early for him to come back I think. I mean it's a sprained knee and I believe it would take some time to recover. Anyways, game four would be for meralco eventhough no Almazan playing for them. No reason for them to win but I feel like they will since I don't trust the system of the PBA and giving game 4 to meralco will insure game six which would be held in a bigger stages which would give bigger revenue for both the team and the league itself.

Yeah it's too early so possibly no almazan in game 4 and if Meralco will lose, it's still not the end of the series because Ginebra needs to win one more game to win the championship series.

I am thinking of a possible series format..

Gins, meralco, gins, gins, meralco, meralco, GINS/MERALCO( there's a game 7) 

[Finestream]

2 days is too early for him to come back I think. I mean it's a sprained knee and I believe it would take some time to recover. Anyways, game four would be for meralco eventhough no Almazan playing for them. No reason for them to win but I feel like they will since I don't trust the system of the PBA and giving game 4 to meralco will insure game six which would be held in a bigger stages which would give bigger revenue for both the team and the league itself.

Yeah it's too early so possibly no almazan in game 4 and if Meralco will lose, it's still not the end of the series because Ginebra needs to win one more game to win the championship series.

I am thinking of a possible series format..

Gins, meralco, gins, gins, meralco, meralco, GINS/MERALCO( there's a game 7) 

I would love to see a game 7 but without Almazan, let's accept that things will be hard for Meralco, yes they have a run last night but they can't still win.
They need to tie the series in game 4 if they want to have a chance but the way I see it, Ginebra will dominate the paint as Meralco lacks big guys.

[jakelyson]

I would love to see a game 7 but without Almazan, let's accept that things will be hard for Meralco, yes they have a run last night but they can't still win.
They need to tie the series in game 4 if they want to have a chance but the way I see it, Ginebra will dominate the paint as Meralco lacks big guys.

I will take a really bad game for Ginebra for Meralco to win. The big men of Ginebra will dominate the paint without Almazan guarding it. A really bad game, some help from the refs, a technical here and there are what the Bolts need to at least get a win.

[joshy23]

I would love to see a game 7 but without Almazan, let's accept that things will be hard for Meralco, yes they have a run last night but they can't still win.
They need to tie the series in game 4 if they want to have a chance but the way I see it, Ginebra will dominate the paint as Meralco lacks big guys.

I will take a really bad game for Ginebra for Meralco to win. The big men of Ginebra will dominate the paint without Almazan guarding it. A really bad game, some help from the refs, a technical here and there are what the Bolts need to at least get a win.

Almazan is a big loss but meralco still have players who can also bring the game to a good competitions, it will be tough but with efforts coming from Durham and the rest of the players, they will be able to win who knows maybe ginebra take a bad night and create wrong plays. We don't know what will be the fate of this series and the ball still round,

[Ranly123]

2 days is too early for him to come back I think. I mean it's a sprained knee and I believe it would take some time to recover. Anyways, game four would be for meralco eventhough no Almazan playing for them. No reason for them to win but I feel like they will since I don't trust the system of the PBA and giving game 4 to meralco will insure game six which would be held in a bigger stages which would give bigger revenue for both the team and the league itself.

Yeah it's too early so possibly no almazan in game 4 and if Meralco will lose, it's still not the end of the series because Ginebra needs to win one more game to win the championship series.

I am thinking of a possible series format..

Gins, meralco, gins, gins, meralco, meralco, GINS/MERALCO( there's a game 7) 

Gins, meralco, gins, meralco, gins, gins.(no more game 7). This is the way I foresee this series will end. Gins will only give 1 game for meralco after game 3 and will win all the way to game 6 to seal the game.

[GreatArkansas]

Said by their own coach: Norman Black from this article : Almazan's status day to day
But he still positive for Raymond Almazan recovery, we have 1 day more.

What do you think everyone? Almazan can make to game 4 and let the Meralco Bolts ties the series?
Japhet Aguilar is dominating without Raymond Almazan a 6"8 footer center, even Cliff Hodge can't controll it.