2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[btc78]

I am disappointed with SMB as to how they allowed TNT control the offensive boards which was instrumental for their comeback in the second half. Castro could have won it for TNT with that last open 3-point shot coming from another offensive rebound.

We knew how good SMB in regards to defense but jones dominated the whole game,but I think there Will be a measures that SMB coach to stop the greatness of jones and may take the momentum again

SMB needs to put more effort in rebounding in the next games if they ever want to win this series.

Not just only rebounding but the totality of the game,dominance must be on their side and not just for tnt again

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[joshy23]

Game 3 tomorrow, another close game for sure, Jones though didn't score much in game 2 but his presence still helps his team a lot, it's just unfortunate he was no able to control his emotion due to the physicality of the game, but he should be okay in game 3.

Jones is a professional and very talented player he can adjust if it's needed, it's all about the coaching staff to manage the locals from how they need to step up again while Jones is being targeted by SMB for mental destruction, locals needs to be there to helps him out to keep pushing the rhythm and stay he needs to be more focus to win the next game.

[bisdak40]

Offering series at the below odds:
TNT @ 1.8
SMB @ 1.9

Had to change a bit as I believe TNT has a slightly higher chance of winning than SMB instead of the 50/50 I estimated earlier. Max bet 0.01BTC, PM me if you're interested.

Let's have fun everyone and bet to bookie DarkStar_ , lol...

Hello friend, I'm with the TNT here and I'm glad you have a line when this one is not available in any sportsbook.
Posting here to confirm, I'm betting, and I'm with the TNT to win the series at BTC0.01 ..

sending you a PM. (sent)

Bet confirmed, good luck! New odds offerings from me:
TNT @ 1.7
SMB @ 2.05

Good luck. It's good to put our bet on SMB since they have depth bench rotation compared to TNT. Now that the favorite to win the championship is TNT then the betting on SmB will mean higher wins if they do.

Lol, you have a bigger winnings if SMB win because they are the underdog here. Game 3 line is up on the bookies but still SMB is the underdog even though they won game 2.

I'll go suicidal on this game 3 as i'll bet for the SMB to win and over 205.5 for 5.40 odds.

[harizen]

I'm betting, and I'm with the TNT to win the series at BTC0.01 ..

Nice. TNT's odds provided by Darkstar is worth to take a shot.

I can't take it though at @1.7.


Anyways, any stadus' counterpart here with the guts to bet for SMB series instead?

PM or post here. Will only recognized bets by PM or post if placed by until 12nn PH Time today. BTC0.01 max bet. Maximum of 3 or take it all.

I'll go suicidal on this game 3 as i'll bet for the SMB to win and over 205.5 for 5.40 odds.

Parlay?

Over 205.5 has a big chance I guess. I'm expecting to see a raining of buckets tonights from both teams.

[stadus]

Offering series at the below odds:
TNT @ 1.8
SMB @ 1.9

Had to change a bit as I believe TNT has a slightly higher chance of winning than SMB instead of the 50/50 I estimated earlier. Max bet 0.01BTC, PM me if you're interested.

Let's have fun everyone and bet to bookie DarkStar_ , lol...

Hello friend, I'm with the TNT here and I'm glad you have a line when this one is not available in any sportsbook.
Posting here to confirm, I'm betting, and I'm with the TNT to win the series at BTC0.01 ..

sending you a PM. (sent)

Bet confirmed, good luck! New odds offerings from me:
TNT @ 1.7
SMB @ 2.05

Thanks for confirming here.

I have a good feeling about tonight, odds are in favor of the TNT now with 1.39 to win SU, and with that odds I think it's gonna be a double digit win by the TNT tonight, I'll probably put some bet on big odds tonight and let's see if luck is with me tonight.

[asu]

It seems there’s a betting happening here

Anyone watched the full game of game 2? rumor says “luto” as in some of foul calls are in favor of smb?
https://youtube.com/watch?v=841BwbNaKiY

I like what Chris Ross did in game 2 to take in charge to a unstoppable Terrence Jones. In every piece of minute they always trying to annoyed Terrence Jones as if they can

[Japinat]

It seems there’s a betting happening here

Anyone watched the full game of game 2? rumor says “luto” as in some of foul calls are in favor of smb?
https://youtube.com/watch?v=841BwbNaKiY

I like what Chris Ross did in game 2 to take in charge to a unstoppable Terrence Jones. In every piece of minute they always trying to annoyed Terrence Jones as if they can

There should be an English subtitle on that video so everyone will understand, but anyway, I do believe somehow that there are miscalls, if NBA games can be rig, for sure it's also happening in local sports and I even think it's more rampant here.

[asu]

There should be an English subtitle on that video so everyone will understand, but anyway, I do believe somehow that there are miscalls, if NBA games can be rig, for sure it's also happening in local sports and I even think it's more rampant here.

Very unfortunate since the video literally don’t have available english subtitle.

A lot of flop has happened as in C.Ross always flop when T.Jones will screen him. Surprisingly no one received a fine in all flop that happened in game 2 because I know there’s a set of rules of penalty for flopping in PBA.

It’s a nice game that they bring to all of us though. There’s no perfect, but hopefully in game 3 (tonight) every referee foul calls would be neat right.

[LogitechMouse]

It seems there’s a betting happening here

Anyone watched the full game of game 2? rumor says “luto” as in some of foul calls are in favor of smb?
https://youtube.com/watch?v=841BwbNaKiY

I like what Chris Ross did in game 2 to take in charge to a unstoppable Terrence Jones. In every piece of minute they always trying to annoyed Terrence Jones as if they can

There are many miscalls in Game 2. The Flop of Chris Ross against Terrence Jones in the 4th quarter I think, the foul of June Mar Fajardo that occured after his foot was in the line, the Goaltending call of the Referees which they only said when the lead is only 1. There are many mistakes that the referees make maybe because this is Finals already .

They are doing it. Ross and Standhardinger are doing it. They are trying to annoy Jones because they can't stop him. I think Game 3 will go to the TNT and they have the momentum on this series.

[joshy23]

There should be an English subtitle on that video so everyone will understand, but anyway, I do believe somehow that there are miscalls, if NBA games can be rig, for sure it's also happening in local sports and I even think it's more rampant here.

Very unfortunate since the video literally don’t have available english subtitle.

A lot of flop has happened as in C.Ross always flop when T.Jones will screen him. Surprisingly no one received a fine in all flop that happened in game 2 because I know there’s a set of rules of penalty for flopping in PBA.

It’s a nice game that they bring to all of us though. There’s no perfect, but hopefully in game 3 (tonight) every referee foul calls would be neat right.

They should do that a fair and square game to bring some reputation from the league, it's very tough for every officiating officials to handle this series, Right calls will bring back the dignity of this league, this two super teams deserve a fair series from the league officials, refs needs to watch out and not to allow this fans to be disappointed once more.

[rosezionjohn]

They should do that a fair and square game to bring some reputation from the league, it's very tough for every officiating officials to handle this series, Right calls will bring back the dignity of this league, this two super teams deserve a fair series from the league officials, refs needs to watch out and not to allow this fans to be disappointed once more.

Dignity? 
Some fans will always e disappointed no matter how the refs perform. Even in an honestly officiated games, expect some error unless video reviews for every call or non-call will be implemented.   

[chaser15]

They should do that a fair and square game to bring some reputation from the league, it's very tough for every officiating officials to handle this series, Right calls will bring back the dignity of this league, this two super teams deserve a fair series from the league officials, refs needs to watch out and not to allow this fans to be disappointed once more.

Dignity?  
Some fans will always e disappointed no matter how the refs perform. Even in an honestly officiated games, expect some error unless video reviews for every call or non-call will be implemented.  

It is actually implemented and there's a mandatory review especially for less than 2 minutes in the final regulation. You cant blame the fans as most of the crucial calls were called during the last minutes. And like in NBA, PBA also follows that even the call was changed after the game review, the result will not be changed.

Only SMB fanatics will be blinded by those crucial obvious call happened last Game 2. SMB can win though even there is no obvious calls but since refs messed up, lots of questions arise from their officiating and others now dont see the efforts did of the whole SMB players to get that win. No offense to that. Not rooting for both teams as my Magnolia went to Bora already.

[bisdak40]

I'll go suicidal on this game 3 as i'll bet for the SMB to win and over 205.5 for 5.40 odds.

Parlay?

Over 205.5 has a big chance I guess. I'm expecting to see a raining of buckets tonights from both teams.

Yeah, parlay. Though the chance is slim this game 3 but it's possible that SMB can win the game but this could be done on the offensive end. Cabagnot and TR7 should score more so that the defense of TNT will collapse on the back court of the Beermen. If SMB will win game 3, at least i win big  at least once.

[Japinat]

I'll go suicidal on this game 3 as i'll bet for the SMB to win and over 205.5 for 5.40 odds.

Parlay?

Over 205.5 has a big chance I guess. I'm expecting to see a raining of buckets tonights from both teams.

Yeah, parlay. Though the chance is slim this game 3 but it's possible that SMB can win the game but this could be done on the offensive end. Cabagnot and TR7 should score more so that the defense of TNT will collapse on the back court of the Beermen. If SMB will win game 3, at least i win big  at least once.

We will know tonight, it's gonna be an upset if SMB wins the game since they are not given plus points tonight.
That parlay though has less chance of winning due to it's good odds but we know how PBA works, even the heavy underdog in the past can win a single game against the best teams in the PBA, so SMB as one of the best team has a chance to win against a good team because of a good import.

Mate, you should hope Jones will be ejected again tonight for an easy win, LOL....

[btc78]

It seems there’s a betting happening here

Anyone watched the full game of game 2? rumor says “luto” as in some of foul calls are in favor of smb?
https://youtube.com/watch?v=841BwbNaKiY

This is not new in Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) that the calls of referees are favoring other team and the other left nothing to do but accepting

Also some rumors that Players do some “Benta”or “Laglag” in some games in which the some star players are not making good points to make their team lose the specific games

I like what Chris Ross did in game 2 to take in charge to a unstoppable Terrence Jones. In every piece of minute they always trying to annoyed Terrence Jones as if they can

That’s what they need to do if they want to win this conference because Jones is simply dominating the championship and if SMB don’t act fast then defeat is what awaits them

[darklus123]

After Fajardo entered SMB, I started to become a fun of the SMB. Tho, one thing that I have noticed with them is that they are always getting a slow paced during every finals that they are in.

Both did really impressive wins during semi-finals. TNT right now are pretty strong having Jones in their team is pretty dangerous and he obviously shows it having 41 points on game 1.


Even if this fight can really be so closed I still be on the side of SMB LOL go KRAKEN!. Also I am hoping the Romeo will step up. Hitting outside should be his main priority

[Bttzed03]

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We knew how good SMB in regards to defense but jones dominated the whole game,

Defense and controlling the the defensive board are different. It is already the 4th quarter of game 3 but we are still seeing the same thing. Too many second chance points by TNT.

[Fredomago]

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We knew how good SMB in regards to defense but jones dominated the whole game,

Defense and controlling the the defensive board are different. It is already the 4th quarter of game 3 but we are still seeing the same thing. Too many second chance points by TNT.

And with that they have this game and win it, Jones really unstoppable the value of his playing skills is too hard for SMB to handle, with the help of locals like Pugoy and Trollano they've managed win and lead the series again, 2-1 edge can be used to have more confidence as we've seen how the team manage to comeback each time SMB is pulling over.

Game 4 on Sunday, SMB should find ways to work with new strategy for Jones dominance, they've need not to allow him to keep pushing and lifting his team, adjustment and more contributions from the local players.

[asu]

And with that they have this game and win it, Jones really unstoppable the value of his playing skills is too hard for SMB to handle, with the help of locals like Pugoy and Trollano they've managed win and lead the series again, 2-1 edge can be used to have more confidence as we've seen how the team manage to comeback each time SMB is pulling over.

I’ve not watched yet the game 3, but it seems TNT wins it and another nice and terrible game for T.Jones carrying again TNT to pull back over closer for the championship on this conference.

Pressure is on for SMB, they should need to think the best strategy to not let T.Jones destroyed them again. And they shouldn’t not let TNT to take them over again in game 4, It’ll be more tough to best TNT if they let that happen.

Game 4 on Sunday, SMB should find ways to work with new strategy for Jones dominance, they've need not to allow him to keep pushing and lifting his team, adjustment and more contributions from the local players.

Game 4 would be interesting to watch. It’s saturday so there’s a time to watch the fight.

[bisdak40]

After Fajardo entered SMB, I started to become a fun of the SMB. Tho, one thing that I have noticed with them is that they are always getting a slow paced during every finals that they are in.

Both did really impressive wins during semi-finals. TNT right now are pretty strong having Jones in their team is pretty dangerous and he obviously shows it having 41 points on game 1.


Even if this fight can really be so closed I still be on the side of SMB LOL go KRAKEN!. Also I am hoping the Romeo will step up. Hitting outside should be his main priority

The strength of SMB is Fajardo and if Fajardo is a non-factor of this series then i could say that it's money in the bag for TNT and we are seeing it now that the Kraken is having a hard time defending the middle due to the athleticism of Jones and on the offensive side also, Jones is limiting Fajardo. I'm an SMB fan but with the current outlook of the series, i would put my money on the Katropa on the remaining games.