2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[Golftech]

Are we going to see stand and tautua in their first game with different uniforms here?
I also think we are underestimating too much the Northport, if Stand will play, I'll bet a little on the ML north port.

No, Tautua already made his debut game in SMB last night against Columbian Dyip. Thougts? Hmm, he is ineffective. He sometimes lost in his right position and struggling to get offensive rebounds compared than Abay. Well it was just his first game, there are still plenty of games for him to get back and their fight this upcoming Wednesday is the best time for it .

Sorry, I missed that because I did not see the game 
Maybe there's a big difference now as Mo is not going to be a starter, right?

Mo was not effective with the TNT that's why he was shifted to the Northport and I think in SMB, he will struggle.
You might also be right as that's just the first game, there's always an adjustment.

Is just the same when TR7 went to SMB, his first few games was struggled until he find his spot and became the finals MVP, SMB coaching staff always good i finding the right players in the right position, as of now, since JMF still dominated the center spot there's no chance for Tau to get his minutes that much, but seeing him played against the DYIP he's addition is being rotated very well.

[Ranly123]

Are we going to see stand and tautua in their first game with different uniforms here?
I also think we are underestimating too much the Northport, if Stand will play, I'll bet a little on the ML north port.

No, Tautua already made his debut game in SMB last night against Columbian Dyip. Thougts? Hmm, he is ineffective. He sometimes lost in his right position and struggling to get offensive rebounds compared than Abay. Well it was just his first game, there are still plenty of games for him to get back and their fight this upcoming Wednesday is the best time for it .

Just like you said, it's his first game in a beerman uniform and he did not show his quality. I am not a fan of Tautua and I can see he cannot perform well in his new team because it is packed with with talents.

[spadormie]

This is why CStand can't show his full potential for him is not given by minutes of playing.

I'm excited to see CStand evolve into a star. SMB is not even using him so many times yet still winning. This is good for Stand to showcase his true talent.

You have a point mate but you can't blame SMB's management why they're not giving The Bulldozer plenty of time inside the hard court because June Mar is can already do the work inside the paint and besides there are faster Forwards than him. But since he was now in Northport, I'm pretty sure he will got more opportunity to play thus greater chances of improving. I just really hope he could establish a good relationship with bolick and the rest of the team because at the end of the day, team chemistry still matters the most .

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Almost missed this one.
I know and I also know the reason why SMB is not using The bulldozer for their team's success. It's because they can get a win even though CStand will not play the game. I mean they are being surrounded with a lot of stars to the point that CStand's help is no longer needed.

Anyway, I want to point out why is it PBA does not create many more teams. Many people are stacking in one team and that makes the league so small. This is why many players are being benched even if they're good playing basketball.

[NavI_027]

SMB coaching staff always good i finding the right players in the right position, as of now, since JMF still dominated the center spot there's no chance for Tau to get his minutes that much, but seeing him played against the DYIP he's addition is being rotated very well.

Indeed. Though Tautua's stats on his new team SMB didn't reach what I expected, it doesn't mean he is already not worth of SMB's dime. He is helpful actually because he gave plenty of time to Abay to rest and freeze the number of his fouls as long as possible, without him I'm pretty sure that Fajardo fouled out very early on their game against Dyip. But I hope he can do even more than that on his next play times, well let's find out tonight .

[bisdak40]

Just like you said, it's his first game in a beerman uniform and he did not show his quality. I am not a fan of Tautua and I can see he cannot perform well in his new team because it is packed with with talents.

Scoring 10 point in less than 20 minutes is not bad for a new comer in the SMB team and besides the coaching staff do not expect too much from him as he will serve as a reliever to JMF if the latter is in foul trouble or having an off night.

But I hope he can do even more than that on his next play times, well let's find out tonight .

It's not tonight, it would be tomorrow bro.

[Botnake]

Just like you said, it's his first game in a beerman uniform and he did not show his quality. I am not a fan of Tautua and I can see he cannot perform well in his new team because it is packed with with talents.

Scoring 10 point in less than 20 minutes is not bad for a new comer in the SMB team and besides the coaching staff do not expect too much from him as he will serve as a reliever to JMF if the latter is in foul trouble or having an off night.

That's a very bad role for a former number 1 pick, if he will remain in the SMB, he might become a champion but he cannot make his own name or his own legacy.

But I hope he can do even more than that on his next play times, well let's find out tonight .

It's not tonight, it would be tomorrow bro.

it's fun to watch, C stand vs fajardo or C stand vs Tautua .. either of this match up would surely make this game interesting.
I don't really like northport line up but with C stand now, I think they will improve.

[spadormie]

That's a very bad role for a former number 1 pick, if he will remain in the SMB, he might become a champion but he cannot make his own name or his own legacy.

True. With his potential and his capabilities I am sure that he could create his own name in the league.

it's fun to watch, C stand vs fajardo or C stand vs Tautua .. either of this match up would surely make this game interesting.
I don't really like northport line up but with C stand now, I think they will improve.

Yeah, but I guess that he could outrun Fajardo and Moala. Since he's a player that can be explosive in transitions and also going up and under the basket. Not only that, he could drive his way inside.

[Finestream]

That's a very bad role for a former number 1 pick, if he will remain in the SMB, he might become a champion but he cannot make his own name or his own legacy.

True. With his potential and his capabilities I am sure that he could create his own name in the league.

I don't think mo will remain in the SMB, I am expecting that sooner he will also be traded in return of a number of players.

it's fun to watch, C stand vs fajardo or C stand vs Tautua .. either of this match up would surely make this game interesting.
I don't really like northport line up but with C stand now, I think they will improve.

Yeah, but I guess that he could outrun Fajardo and Moala. Since he's a player that can be explosive in transitions and also going up and under the basket. Not only that, he could drive his way inside.

He is very good in international competition and he ain't no rookie anymore, I think in terms of training, he has a better one since he played outside the Philippines and joined NCAA if I am not mistaken.


Anyway, line is already up now. https://nitrogensports.eu/sport/basketball/philippines-pba-governors-cup

SMB is -7.5... are we going NP ML here or what?

[Sanitough]

SMB is -7.5... are we going NP ML here or what?

Go with the NP, they are likely to win this game, I think they have a new import and he is doing well.
We are in the 2nd quarter now and the NP is leading the game.. good luck, if you like the SMB, you can also take them live now, they will give good odds.

[Finestream]

SMB is -7.5... are we going NP ML here or what?

Go with the NP, they are likely to win this game, I think they have a new import and he is doing well.
We are in the 2nd quarter now and the NP is leading the game.. good luck, if you like the SMB, you can also take them live now, they will give good odds.

Actually, I already took the NP moneyline although I didn't get any opinion from posters of this thread.

Anyway, just for the sake of discussion,  SMB is down 7 points, taking them now at live betting, we will get 1.75 for betting on the SMB moneyline but like I said, I already bet on the NP ML so I am going to disregard this one.

[NavI_027]

End of the 1st half, the score is 64 - 57 in favor of Northport. Hmm, in fairness CStand was doing fine but still quite struggling even without the presence of Fajardo. It seems like Nabong and Tautua are enough to equalize him.

Anyway, thank God for the fast recovery of Escoto. He accidentally dislocated his left shoulder but fortunately it was already aligned again during his rest on the locker room .

[Golftech]

SMB is -7.5... are we going NP ML here or what?

Go with the NP, they are likely to win this game, I think they have a new import and he is doing well.
We are in the 2nd quarter now and the NP is leading the game.. good luck, if you like the SMB, you can also take them live now, they will give good odds.

Actually, I already took the NP moneyline although I didn't get any opinion from posters of this thread.

Anyway, just for the sake of discussion,  SMB is down 7 points, taking them now at live betting, we will get 1.75 for betting on the SMB moneyline but like I said, I already bet on the NP ML so I am going to disregard this one.

You nailed it as NP won with 8 points deficit. Good job for CStand seems that he find he's space inside NP as his debut was a success. Both imports are dominating 56 points for Wells and 40 for Qualls. The big difference are the locals as SMB players are not actively helping the import and let him take over while NP's players are there to work for this win.

[LogitechMouse]

You nailed it as NP won with 8 points deficit. Good job for CStand seems that he find he's space inside NP as his debut was a success. Both imports are dominating 56 points for Wells and 40 for Qualls. The big difference are the locals as SMB players are not actively helping the import and let him take over while NP's players are there to work for this win.

A bit of an upset for me as an SMB fan but at the same time, a statement coming from CStan

Thew new import of NorthPort surely is athletic and Cstan became a point-center because of his assist (2 are behind the back to the import and some are Alley-oop pass). Now for sure the NP will stronger right now. We know how CStan plays on both sides of the court and they have an athletic import and a good backcourt. Maybe they have a chance to be in the top 4 and get the twice to beat advantage. Good Game SMB

[Questat]

SMB is -7.5... are we going NP ML here or what?

Go with the NP, they are likely to win this game, I think they have a new import and he is doing well.
We are in the 2nd quarter now and the NP is leading the game.. good luck, if you like the SMB, you can also take them live now, they will give good odds.

Actually, I already took the NP moneyline although I didn't get any opinion from posters of this thread.

Anyway, just for the sake of discussion,  SMB is down 7 points, taking them now at live betting, we will get 1.75 for betting on the SMB moneyline but like I said, I already bet on the NP ML so I am going to disregard this one.

You nailed it as NP won with 8 points deficit. Good job for CStand seems that he find he's space inside NP as his debut was a success. Both imports are dominating 56 points for Wells and 40 for Qualls. The big difference are the locals as SMB players are not actively helping the import and let him take over while NP's players are there to work for this win.

Wells is good but his attitude is not good, did you see him kicked the chair in the last timeout, he didn't even join the huddle because he was so upset.
The announcer said that Wells made over 50 points in his previous game, I think against Ginebra and they lost, so that means he don't have to score that much to get the local involve, if that's his style, he will get tired in the last quarter and the locals won't be able to build confidence throughout the game.

[NavI_027]

The big difference are the locals as SMB players are not actively helping the import and let him take over while NP's players are there to work for this win.

I noticed the same thing. The intensity of their fight is not the same as when they match up with GSM or MAG. It seems that they're not taking the game very seriously and I don't know why. Honestly, what I thought during the first half is that they are just trying to preserve their main line up since their weaker teammates can neutralize the situation and will make a big comeback once the last minutes of action enters (unfortunately, they lost). The other theory I think of is that the game is "benta". What are your thoughts?

[GreatArkansas]

Schedule update for upcoming games on Friday;
First game: Columbian DYIP vs. Phoenix Pulse (Fuel Masters)
Second game: NLEX Road Warriors vs. TNT Katropa

I'm going for COLUMBIAN DYIP against PHOENIX PULSE FUEL MASTERS for the first game, 2 streak lost on Columbian Dyip and for sure they are eager to win.
TNT Katropa for second game, no doubt. Local players on TNT Katropa are beasts.

[freedomgo]

TNT Katropa for second game, no doubt. Local players on TNT Katropa are beasts.

They have no loss as well so it's nice not to go against them, you can beat a streaking team.

This is a battle of great imports, and we shall see who's gonna win but what is needed here is an overall performance of the team as no import can alone bring a win to the team without the help of the locals, one good example was the SMB losing against the northport despite their import scored more than 50 points.

[Vaculin]

Columbian DYIP is +2.5 against the Phoenix Pulse Fuel Master, this seem to be great for the Fuel Master backer, yeah, they struggled a bit but who would stop their very dominant import here, they are just playing against DYIP which is not really known for their toughness so experience wise, they should have the advantage here.

[Viscore]

Columbian DYIP is +2.5 against the Phoenix Pulse Fuel Master, this seem to be great for the Fuel Master backer, yeah, they struggled a bit but who would stop their very dominant import here, they are just playing against DYIP which is not really known for their toughness so experience wise, they should have the advantage here.

They have a new import, they replace Phelps with an NBA veteran https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/phoenix-brings-in-nba-veteran-a793-20191019
Phoenix seemed to be playing with the trend now and this is actually good for the PBA to see some high quality import, hopefully that would mean an improvement to them as a team.

[mirakal]

Columbian DYIP is +2.5 against the Phoenix Pulse Fuel Master, this seem to be great for the Fuel Master backer, yeah, they struggled a bit but who would stop their very dominant import here, they are just playing against DYIP which is not really known for their toughness so experience wise, they should have the advantage here.

They have a new import, they replace Phelps with an NBA veteran https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/phoenix-brings-in-nba-veteran-a793-20191019
Phoenix seemed to be playing with the trend now and this is actually good for the PBA to see some high quality import, hopefully that would mean an improvement to them as a team.

here's his highlights, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqX90V3wiRM
if he will still play that way then I would say the Phoenix team is gonna be a team that is fun to watch, he loves to dump and we fans loves to see that kind of action everytime, its his debut today so let's see what he can bring.