2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[matchi2011]

Honestly, I think its hard to resist that SMB being the underdog, their local players along can already compete well against the TNT even with their import playing, this is a crucial game for both, so definitely SMB here will not take it lightly, they will use their experience and do everything to win.
If Holland is not good in scoring, at least he can help the team by defending the TNT import.

That's right even he's not fit with the offensive system of SMB but the help for guarding the import of TnT is enough to serve his purpose. Though we are  not sure yet if what will be the strategy that coaching staff will set holland but for sure the locals will be there to compete and try to snatch this win from Tnt. The game is almost starting good luck to everyone.

[owengtam09]

I really like to bet with this kind of gambling game and we called it here in the Philippines as "Ending" Sometimes I bet in Ending if the price is right. LOL. I am just betting with this if there is Ending gambling game that we called. I don't want to bet with a team because the bet sometimes there is too high and I don't want to lose that I can't afford.

[Japinat]

I really like to bet with this kind of gambling game and we called it here in the Philippines as "Ending" Sometimes I bet in Ending if the price is right. LOL.
I am just betting with this if there is Ending gambling game that we called.

unfortunately there is no ending game in online, I remember there was one in the Local but people are not attracted to it.
maybe try to learn sports betting, I will guarantee you that if you love PBA, you'll surely enjoy betting.

I don't want to bet with a team because the bet sometimes there is too high and I don't want to lose that I can't afford.

So don't bet what you can afford to lose, same principle applies in any gambling type.


So how about the game between the SMB and TNT last night guys, that was really an exciting game, SMB rally and even took the lead but in the end its still the TNT that won the game.  All in all, I think everyone has contributed well, even the imports of SMB was doing well until in the last seconds where he took that tying 3 point shot that was blocked.

I don't understand why the coach made that play, he was an awful shooter, they could have used Romeo, Lassitter, or Cabagnot to do that.

[Botnake]

I don't understand why the coach made that play, he was an awful shooter, they could have used Romeo, Lassitter, or Cabagnot to do that.

Maybe to mislead the opponent as there's only few seconds left for them to tie the game.
Actually they could have won that game if Fajardo were able to shoot the ball when he grab that offensive rebound, that's very close to the basket and he cannot shoot it, that's a big mistake he made, they could have been setting in the number 3 spot now enjoying a twice to beat advantage.

[Natalim]

I don't understand why the coach made that play, he was an awful shooter, they could have used Romeo, Lassitter, or Cabagnot to do that.

Maybe to mislead the opponent as there's only few seconds left for them to tie the game.
Actually they could have won that game if Fajardo were able to shoot the ball when he grab that offensive rebound, that's very close to the basket and he cannot shoot it, that's a big mistake he made, they could have been setting in the number 3 spot now enjoying a twice to beat advantage.

Probably as it was the main play based on what I noticed while watching the game, but still its a bad plan and that lose is very costly to them.
Their effort to have a huge run and keep the game close was gone with just that kind of mistake, honestly, romeo could have tied that if they give the ball to him.

[joshy23]

I don't understand why the coach made that play, he was an awful shooter, they could have used Romeo, Lassitter, or Cabagnot to do that.

Maybe to mislead the opponent as there's only few seconds left for them to tie the game.
Actually they could have won that game if Fajardo were able to shoot the ball when he grab that offensive rebound, that's very close to the basket and he cannot shoot it, that's a big mistake he made, they could have been setting in the number 3 spot now enjoying a twice to beat advantage.

That's life, sometimes shit happens he even meant to missed the freethrow to tie the game. That's really a sorry missed but the thing is Holland shouldn't take that shot as there's still a lots of time to make the play, Romeo, Cabagnot and Lassistter are all ready to take that shot, but it's the coach design play and it's a gamble McDaniels is really a good defender anticipating that shot.

[bisdak40]

I don't understand why the coach made that play, he was an awful shooter, they could have used Romeo, Lassitter, or Cabagnot to do that.

He hit a 3-point shot before that play, maybe his confident that he could make it but unfortunately he got blocked by McDaniels. TNT could live with that, since Holland's average from the rainbow country is awful.

Anyway, good game as it is decided in the dying seconds, it's just that the break of the game goes to the TNT Katropa. Jason Castro did play and orchestrated the plays for TNT very well, i thought he would not play.

Prepare your crypto's for the coming playoff guys as i got a feeling that a team from the top 4 would be eliminated  .

[Japinat]

I don't understand why the coach made that play, he was an awful shooter, they could have used Romeo, Lassitter, or Cabagnot to do that.

He hit a 3-point shot before that play, maybe his confident that he could make it but unfortunately he got blocked by McDaniels. TNT could live with that, since Holland's average from the rainbow country is awful.

not sure if it was the real play of maybe he demanded for that play.
although he shot in his previous attempt but this percentage within the game is still very poor.

Anyway, good game as it is decided in the dying seconds, it's just that the break of the game goes to the TNT Katropa. Jason Castro did play and orchestrated the plays for TNT very well, i thought he would not play.

Prepare your crypto's for the coming playoff guys as i got a feeling that a team from the top 4 would be eliminated  .

I will prepare for this,.. in that game, it's noticeable that Ray Sparks still can't find that spark they needed for him.

[GreatArkansas]

Schedule updates
Playoffs will start on November 24, 2019.
And  these four great teams will fight.
Alaska Aces against Meralco Bolts and Baranggay Ginebra against San Miguel Beermen.
Meralco Bolts has the twice to beat advantage and Baranggay Ginebra too, because they are belong to top 4 seeders.
Looking forward for Ginebra against San Miguel Beermen, seems like grandslam hope for Beermen is near or nah?   

[Japinat]

@GreatArkansas

they have plenty to rest mate, I thought the quarter finals will start today,.. anyway, I think I will just save my bet for Sunday.

SMB vs Ginebra this sunday, this one will bring a big crowd.
For the games this sunday, line is not available yet in sportsbet, anyone here knows about the line on the other sites? I might consider betting early.

[joshy23]

Schedule updates
Playoffs will start on November 24, 2019.
And  these four great teams will fight.
Alaska Aces against Meralco Bolts and Baranggay Ginebra against San Miguel Beermen.
Meralco Bolts has the twice to beat advantage and Baranggay Ginebra too, because they are belong to top 4 seeders.
Looking forward for Ginebra against San Miguel Beermen, seems like grandslam hope for Beermen is near or nah?   

The game isn't over yet since SMB still have to play against his sister team, the chance still alive though its already slim as the match up between this
sister company bring interest to many fans. Both franchise have their own loyal fans for sure PBA will gain decent from this twice to beat game especially
if the competitions will extend to do or die match up.

[bisdak40]

Looking forward for Ginebra against San Miguel Beermen, seems like grandslam hope for Beermen is near or nah?   

This would be an interesting match-up, a grand slam seeking team and a crowd favorite team. Damn. hard to choose over these two but have to wait for the bookies to put the line here and see if it's worth the pick. Historically, Ginebra has an edge over SMB on this scenario, do or die should we say, but if bookies would put SMB the underdog i might place some bet on them, maybe they can snatch the first game before bowing to the Kings in game2  .

[LogitechMouse]

I will share my opinion to these matchups.

Meralco Bolts Vs. Alaska Aces
Nobody expected that the Aces will clinch the playoffs with their sloppy start but they did good in their last games and now they are in the playoffs and will face Meralco who is playing differently with Allen Durham in their roster and they also have a solid big guy in Almazan.

I don't know how they will stop these twin towers of Meralco since Alaska doesn't have a player who has the same height as Almazan has. I'm not saying that Aces doesn't have a chance to win here but for me, it will be a 80-20 in favor of Bolts. This will be a easy game for them.

Brgy. Ginebra Vs. San Miguel
Last 2017 when the SMB is on the road to the grand slam, Ginebra stopped them by defeating them in the first round series 104-84 and now they have the chance to do it again. Yes they are sister teams but they will just battle as they are fighting for a reason, Ginebra to reclaim the championship and SMB to get the grand slam.

When they match up this conference, Ginebra won by 5 points I think so they have a higher chance to win for me and also the current roster of SMB aren't playing since 3 of their players are suspended indefinitely and their import isn't playing well too (I mean he isn't playing as much as the other imports are playing). We know how SMB plays in the playoffs. They are on a different level when it comes to playoffs so this will be a close game. I'm a SMB fan but I will go 50-50 to this matchup

[Japinat]

but if bookies would put SMB the underdog i might place some bet on them, maybe they can snatch the first game before bowing to the Kings in game2  .

That's a wise decision, but until now we can't find the odds for this game.



I am reading this article from spin.ph now.

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/smb-s-grand-slam-hopes-on-the-line-in-playoff-vs-twice-to-beat-ginebra-a795-20191120

San Miguel coach Leo Austria is wary about the match-up against Ginebra, more so since it was the Gin Kings who also stopped their Grand Slam bid in the 2017 Governors’ Cup when the Beermen, seeded sixth at that time, lost to the Gin Kings, ranked No. 3 in the tournament.

it looks like SMB does not really want to face Ginebra in this kind of situation.

[Russlenat]

Still no line until now?

I am so excited to bet but we can't be in advance, NBA is really different as they have line right away.
now, we are just guessing what would be the line, hopefully there are also like series winner like in this site.

https://msw.ph/sports/bask/p397303

[NavI_027]

I will share my opinion to these matchups.

Meralco Bolts Vs. Alaska Aces
Nobody expected that the Aces will clinch the playoffs with their sloppy start but they did good in their last games and now they are in the playoffs and will face Meralco who is playing differently with Allen Durham in their roster and they also have a solid big guy in Almazan.

I don't know how they will stop these twin towers of Meralco since Alaska doesn't have a player who has the same height as Almazan has. I'm not saying that Aces doesn't have a chance to win here but for me, it will be a 80-20 in favor of Bolts. This will be a easy game for them.

Honestly, I don't know also how Alaska gonna stop the 2nd Ranked team in this conference. Just hearing the word "2nd" can already shaken up your knees . But well, the possibilities are still there even it was the slightest. If they able to survive on the elimination round then why not on this playoffs? They should just dream big and believe on their strength (despite of losing Bachero). Like the old saying, "Bilog ang bola".

When they match up this conference, Ginebra won by 5 points I think so they have a higher chance to win for me and also the current roster of SMB aren't playing since 3 of their players are suspended indefinitely and their import isn't playing well too (I mean he isn't playing as much as the other imports are playing). We know how SMB plays in the playoffs. They are on a different level when it comes to playoffs so this will be a close game. I'm a SMB fan but I will go 50-50 to this matchup

The loss of their 3 players really hurts the team but they should consider their selves lucky because at least they just lose a single significant player, which is Arwind Santos. No offense for disregarding Tubid and Nabong but we all knew that they are not as important as Santos did. I hope you get my point .

Let's see how a broken SMB will handle the solid and getting stronger GSM. I know they got the experience in handling this kind crucial situations but a loss is a loss — it is a thing you cannot ignore into your considerations. So for me I'll vote in favor of GSM, 60-50.

[Japinat]

Let's see how a broken SMB will handle the solid and getting stronger GSM. I know they got the experience in handling this kind crucial situations but a loss is a loss — it is a thing you cannot ignore into your considerations. So for me I'll vote in favor of GSM, 60-50.

Ginebra should finish the SMB in game one, otherwise the the chance will be 60-40 in favor of the SMB because they have been winning in that kind of situation, like last conference  IIRC. SMB might be destructed now due to what is happening inside so Ginebra has a better chance of winning in this match up.

What do you say about this rumor? " ARWIND SANTOS HULING SEASON NA BILANG SMB | GREG SLAUGHTER MAGLALARO NA GINEBRA AT GILAS

[NavI_027]

What do you say about this rumor? " ARWIND SANTOS HULING SEASON NA BILANG SMB | GREG SLAUGHTER MAGLALARO NA GINEBRA AT GILAS

Psh, it was just a rumor so I don't believe until it was proven . Yeah! Arwin did horrible that's why he got a suspension BUT I don't think SMB corp. could afford to trade this superstar despite of his seldom "trouble maker" attitude. He is good in the hard court, cocky but definitely got a nice showmanship especially when he do his Spiderman act lol.

On the other hand, I'm no longer interested to Barney's ah I mean Greg's comeback from his injury because every time I watched him play with Ginebra something's went wrong. Ginebra is already good without him. I think maybe because of his slow pace? His short jumps which result to less rebounding? What are your thoughts? Anyway, what really caught my attention is when I heard that Dillinger finally recovered! I hope he can now play in the quarter finals.

[bisdak40]

Psh, it was just a rumor so I don't believe until it was proven . Yeah! Arwin did horrible that's why he got a suspension BUT I don't think SMB corp. could afford to trade this superstar despite of his seldom "trouble maker" attitude. He is good in the hard court, cocky but definitely got a nice showmanship especially when he do his Spiderman act lol.

This rumor might be true i think. Those 3 locals involved in the melee might not see action in the next season in a SMB uniform. Santos is part of SMB's "death five" and by indefinitely suspending him, SMB is giving up their hope of a grand slam and may part ways with him next season.

On the other hand, I'm no longer interested to Barney's ah I mean Greg's comeback from his injury because every time I watched him play with Ginebra something's went wrong. Ginebra is already good without him. I think maybe because of his slow pace? His short jumps which result to less rebounding? What are your thoughts? 

Ginebra will be up against Junemar and the rest of the Beermen. Slaughter may be slow but he is the only one that can effectively guard Fajardo on a single coverage without giving up the rainbow area.

[Finestream]

And the game has started...Holland remains their import so I think the chance to win here is on the SMB.
Good luck and let's enjoy this game, for awhile, I will have a break with my online activity will watch this game live.

By the way, I took Ginebra to win by 26+ points the odds was x43 using price boost.