2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[Finestream]

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.

Cliff hodge is only 6′ 4″, he cannot defend a 6′ 9″ guy which is so athletic, so no almazan in game 4, probably a struggle of the Bolts, personally, I am not expecting Almazan to play but he'll be back in the series  probably game 5 as it's a do or die for them.

[mirakal]

Meralco will try to fight even without Almazan, they were able to compete in the last PBA finals when he was not acquired by Meralco yet and IIRC, they have REYNEL HUGNATAN that time but I don't know if at his age now, he can still play with decent output, I haven't seem him play in the last 3 games.

[HatakeKakashi]

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.

If one Player will not going to play it's still okay,  but mostly if theplayers who can't play or not in the game like if he is very good in basketball the low chance for the team to win. But even without Almazan their team still win if they have team work because that is the key for the team to win.  Let's see what team gonna win this year 2020 PBA teas have a lot of very good team and best player and wjat ever who wins I will idolize them in the fields of the basketball in the Phippines.

[rhomelmabini]

What do you think everyone? Almazan can make to game 4 and let the Meralco Bolts ties the series?

As I said from my previous statement here I still doubt Raymond to come back with the next game and even if he came back I think coach Black will force him to play as it was when he was able.

they have REYNEL HUGNATAN that time but I don't know if at his age now, he can still play with decent output, I haven't seem him play in the last 3 games.

It's him that I wanted to see on the last game 3 but he hasn't played on that game was he there all the time on the bench? AFAIK he's just the same height with Hodge but with the defense, he is reliable as being tough on boards and on the post.

[peter0425]

Meralco will try to fight even without Almazan, they were able to compete in the last PBA finals when he was not acquired by Meralco yet and IIRC, they have REYNEL HUGNATAN that time but I don't know if at his age now, he can still play with decent output, I haven't seem him play in the last 3 games.

they have no choice but to do everything they can to win the battle because it seems that almazan will not be playing the next championship games.

though this will be a tough games for them as Ginkings with Japet is really a bullish team and dominating the end season.

[bisdak40]

Meralco will try to fight even without Almazan, they were able to compete in the last PBA finals when he was not acquired by Meralco yet and IIRC, they have REYNEL HUGNATAN that time but I don't know if at his age now, he can still play with decent output, I haven't seem him play in the last 3 games.

Yup, they will be still competitive even without Almazan, other bigs just need to step up. Faundo is doing well so i expect him to play lot of minutes to compensate the absence of Almazan. The Bolts also needed to hit their 3's like in game 2 to make game 4 a close game. Ginebra is not a low post team like SMB so even without Almazan, they can still win.

Line is out already and as expected, Ginebra is the favorite here but the point spread is not that high.

Ginebra 1.56   Meralco 2.34

[Finestream]

Meralco will try to fight even without Almazan, they were able to compete in the last PBA finals when he was not acquired by Meralco yet and IIRC, they have REYNEL HUGNATAN that time but I don't know if at his age now, he can still play with decent output, I haven't seem him play in the last 3 games.

Yup, they will be still competitive even without Almazan, other bigs just need to step up. Faundo is doing well so i expect him to play lot of minutes to compensate the absence of Almazan. The Bolts also needed to hit their 3's like in game 2 to make game 4 a close game. Ginebra is not a low post team like SMB so even without Almazan, they can still win.

Line is out already and as expected, Ginebra is the favorite here but the point spread is not that high.

Ginebra 1.56   Meralco 2.34

I will wait maybe 30 minutes before the game start and let's see how the line would move.
Currently it's -3.5 Ginebra but I am expecting that it will rise further to -5 or even more as bettors would think Ginebra would again win here, if the line will rise then we can get a good + points but if not, I might hit the Meralco ML here because I want to consider something that in my mind right now.

[mirakal]

I might hit the Meralco ML here because I want to consider something that in my mind right now.

Get them when they will be +5 soon, or get an ML if it offers x3.00, that way the return is quite profitable if it wins.
Meralco were able to play competitive basketball in the 1st quarter, 2nd quarter, and 4th quarter, so it seemed they could be fine without Almazan and by now, they should be revising their strategy already to try to even the series.

[goinmerry]

Get them when they will be +5 soon, or get an ML if it offers x3.00, that way the return is quite profitable if it wins.
Meralco were able to play competitive basketball in the 1st quarter, 2nd quarter, and 4th quarter, so it seemed they could be fine without Almazan and by now, they should be revising their strategy already to try to even the series.

Meralco will be fine without Almazan only if their Game 1 performance will not repeat wherein only 3 players managed to step up for the Bolts. On Game 2, Meralco did lots of mistakes that almost put them on near loss but good thing they won. They allow Ginebra to make a big rally on that game. And here in Game 3, there are some inconsistencies in Meralco's play and others are not stepping up.

Meralco is a strong team. They just need some push for their bench and local players.

[Ranly123]

Meralco will try to fight even without Almazan, they were able to compete in the last PBA finals when he was not acquired by Meralco yet and IIRC, they have REYNEL HUGNATAN that time but I don't know if at his age now, he can still play with decent output, I haven't seem him play in the last 3 games.

Of course they will try to win this one. Meralco will be on a mission this game 4 and with their current situation where they lack the inside presence they should double their effort for outside shots and defend the perimeter. Basir Amer will be a key factor for this game if they want to win.

[Finestream]

Meralco will try to fight even without Almazan, they were able to compete in the last PBA finals when he was not acquired by Meralco yet and IIRC, they have REYNEL HUGNATAN that time but I don't know if at his age now, he can still play with decent output, I haven't seem him play in the last 3 games.

Of course they will try to win this one. Meralco will be on a mission this game 4 and with their current situation where they lack the inside presence they should double their effort for outside shots and defend the perimeter.

Trying is not enough, they have to win this one, otherwise they'll face a do or die next game.
If the last game went under, I believe same thing will happen here, I will try to bet on the under in pregame and will do live betting for spread.

Basir Amer will be a key factor for this game if they want to win.

he should be given more minutes, even though he is a liability in defense.

[Ranly123]

Meralco will try to fight even without Almazan, they were able to compete in the last PBA finals when he was not acquired by Meralco yet and IIRC, they have REYNEL HUGNATAN that time but I don't know if at his age now, he can still play with decent output, I haven't seem him play in the last 3 games.

Of course they will try to win this one. Meralco will be on a mission this game 4 and with their current situation where they lack the inside presence they should double their effort for outside shots and defend the perimeter.

Trying is not enough, they have to win this one, otherwise they'll face a do or die next game.
If the last game went under, I believe same thing will happen here, I will try to bet on the under in pregame and will do live betting for spread.

Basir Amer will be a key factor for this game if they want to win.

he should be given more minutes, even though he is a liability in defense.

Though he's low on defense but he's a streaky shooter and his offense will complement on his defense. I am not looking for him to defend but his offense is more vitanl than that.

[Reatim]

Meralco will try to fight even without Almazan, they were able to compete in the last PBA finals when he was not acquired by Meralco yet and IIRC, they have REYNEL HUGNATAN that time but I don't know if at his age now, he can still play with decent output, I haven't seem him play in the last 3 games.

Of course they will try to win this one. Meralco will be on a mission this game 4 and with their current situation where they lack the inside presence they should double their effort for outside shots and defend the perimeter. Basir Amer will be a key factor for this game if they want to win.

they will be surely doing the best they can Give in this game 4 or else the Championship will be in favor more of ginebra Kings because after this they will be only needing 1 game to close the season.

on the other hand Amer will be the Key player in terms of scoring but you forgot to mention "Faundo " to make a good work here because he will took over the position of Almazan and also maintain his position.

this will be a hard task for both of them and of course the whole team but i am positive that Bolts will bring this to Game 7.

[bisdak40]

he should be given more minutes, even though he is a liability in defense.

The guy doesn't do good on defense so i would rather go for Maliksi and urge/motivate him so he can contribute on this series which he have not done so far. This is a championship series and defense is important.

Odds as of the moment, Kings 1.67 Bolts 2.18, looks like it would be equal before game time huh.

[mirakal]

Until now the line has no move, this convince me that Meralco would win in game 4, smart money are on Meralco while the public are pushing the -3.5 but line is not moving, good luck guys, my prediction on this game is that meralco would win.

Taking also Meralco 11+ @5.40

[Sanitough]

Until now the line has no move, this convince me that Meralco would win in game 4, smart money are on Meralco while the public are pushing the -3.5 but line is not moving, good luck guys, my prediction on this game is that meralco would win.

Taking also Meralco 11+ @5.40

Good luck on that bet, it has a chance to hit now because Almazan is playing and he seemed to be okay.

[btc78]

Good luck on that bet, it has a chance to hit now because Almazan is playing and he seemed to be okay.

seriously?Almazan is playing in Game 4?i though he will be gone for the rest of conference because of that injury?but if this is Indeed then Ginebra will have a great game from game 4 onwards.

Goodluck also for Mirakal for this One.

[mirakal]

Good luck on that bet, it has a chance to hit now because Almazan is playing and he seemed to be okay.

seriously?Almazan is playing in Game 4?i though he will be gone for the rest of conference because of that injury?but if this is Indeed then Ginebra will have a great game from game 4 onwards.

Goodluck also for Mirakal for this One.

He is playing and I should be happy because my bet seems so ambitious.
Ginebra is leading the game with 9 points but it's not a big deal because we are still in the 2nd quarter of the game.

almazan has a little contribution with 2 points only, but hopefully he will ignite as the game goes on.

[Russlenat]

Meralco 31- Ginebra 42.. this is indeed a very low scoring game, lucky are those who pick the under in this game.

I'm considering of betting the spread now which is Meralco +8.5 with 2.04 at sportsbet, also I am tempted to put my bet on Meralco to win this game with a very high odds of 4.95...

anyone here think Meralco can still win in the 2nd half?

[Finestream]

anyone here think Meralco can still win in the 2nd half?

No, I didn't and i think it was a good decision because Ginebra are still beating the Meralco in the 3rd quarter.

19 points lead by the Ginebra now, so even if Meralco will do the same last game that they have a big rally in 4th quarter, I think they'll be short again.