2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[Sanitough]

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.

4th quarter we go, 70-55 at the start, Ginebra leading 15 points, let's see if Meralco can make a miracle here.

[Ranly123]

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.

4th quarter we go, 70-55 at the start, Ginebra leading 15 points, let's see if Meralco can make a miracle here.

No miracle happened in this game. As expected, Ginebra dominated the game through the four quarters and never give any chance for meralco to catch up. I don't think meralco will win this championship but I think they will win game 5 and loss to game 6 which will end their campaign in this governors cup.

[Golftech]

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.

4th quarter we go, 70-55 at the start, Ginebra leading 15 points, let's see if Meralco can make a miracle here.

No miracle happened in this game. As expected, Ginebra dominated the game through the four quarters and never give any chance for meralco to catch up. I don't think meralco will win this championship but I think they will win game 5 and loss to game 6 which will end their campaign in this governors cup.

It's goes different from how things ended last game 3 Meralco unable to catch up and ginebra really play well to make sure that they will seal this game. The series is going near as the lead is now 3-1 chances that it can be finished at game 5 is possible, Almazan's health condition might be compromised since he and force his injury.

[jakelyson]

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.

4th quarter we go, 70-55 at the start, Ginebra leading 15 points, let's see if Meralco can make a miracle here.

Ginebra sustained their lead and won. This just shows how dominating Ginebra is against the Meralco. This also shows how badly Almazan is still hurt in the game. They should have rested him and come back stronger in the next game.

[Kasabus]

Ginebra sustained their lead and won. This just shows how dominating Ginebra is against the Meralco. This also shows how badly Almazan is still hurt in the game. They should have rested him and come back stronger in the next game.

Almazan were still able to generate points, and it's just right that he should play because he can play and he was not injured anymore.
He only produce less than what he produce in the 1st and 2nd game before the injury, but that's alright, there's still game 5 that he can improve his performance and the game is not over yet.

[goinmerry]

Almazan were still able to generate points, and it's just right that he should play because he can play and he was not injured anymore.

And they will now face the elimination next game with Almazan still on injury and never had a chance to at least take a rest. It's a bad strategy to force him to play on Game 4 even he is willing to play. If only he allows himself to skip Game 4, he can come back on Game 5 at least in much good shape compare to Game 4, increasing the chances for them to survive the elimination next game. They think of the other way I believed which is they allow Almazan to play on Game 4 instead of giving him a break and if ever they will win, they will rest him on Game 5.

He is still injured. There's no way a knee injury will be totally healed within 3 days.

It's difficult to beat Ginebra 3 times in a row and Meralco needs a healthy lineup to match it. Although the ball is round, I'm Ginebra will be the champion of the final conference this season.

[bisdak40]

Almazan were still able to generate points, and it's just right that he should play because he can play and he was not injured anymore.
He only produce less than what he produce in the 1st and 2nd game before the injury, but that's alright, there's still game 5 that he can improve his performance and the game is not over yet.

Almazan's production was ok, it's the three point shooting that is abandoning the Bolts. They are are shooting just above 10 percent on that area. They are small compare to the squad of Ginebra so they should improve the percentage on 3's if they want to extend this series to game 7.

Maliksi has not really have contributed this series, he should be a factor since he got the height to defend the wing men of the Kings.

[GreatArkansas]

Almazan's production was ok, it's the three point shooting that is abandoning the Bolts. They are are shooting just above 10 percent on that area. They are small compare to the squad of Ginebra so they should improve the percentage on 3's if they want to extend this series to game 7.

Maliksi has not really have contributed this series, he should be a factor since he got the height to defend the wing men of the Kings.

Exactly, that's sad for the Meralco Bolts. Almazan still has some fatigue factors during Game 4.
Speaking of the 3 points shooting, here's the comparison; 31% for Baranggay Ginebra and 11% only for Meralco Bolts. That's quite disappointed for Meralco Bolts, they have a lot of misses on three points but their rebounds are almost the same, they lack 3 pointers, Maliksi should able to do that but not lucky though. If Jackson or Salva will be in, their defense will be lack, but offensive for sure is kinda strong.

[jakelyson]

Almazan's production was ok, it's the three point shooting that is abandoning the Bolts. They are are shooting just above 10 percent on that area. They are small compare to the squad of Ginebra so they should improve the percentage on 3's if they want to extend this series to game 7.

He is still obviously hurt. He does not have the intensity he shown in the last three games. His intensity and defense create offensive opportunities for his teammates.

Maliksi has not really have contributed this series, he should be a factor since he got the height to defend the wing men of the Kings.

I think Maliksi is too short to go toe-to-toe against the tall men of Ginebra but he should be contributing on the offensive end of the court. Sadly, as you said he ain't producing much. Let's see if that will change in the next game.

[Botnake]

I think Maliksi is too short to go toe-to-toe against the tall men of Ginebra but he should be contributing on the offensive end of the court. Sadly, as you said he ain't producing much. Let's see if that will change in the next game.

No next time for him, lol.. they need the usual star to step up, Maliksi might contribute a bit but he is not the main point of attack.
the usual contributor which is Durham, Newsome, and Almazan has to score 20 points or more because their teammates are not good scorers, they will take care of the offense and let the others do the defense and stop or minimize the production of stanley.

Ginebra are going for a kill, it looks like no Philippine Arena happening in this series.

[Finestream]

Ginebra are going for a kill, it looks like no Philippine Arena happening in this series.

The series will likely end early as Meralco has no answer in the last 2 games, only game 1 and game 2 they are competitive but they got fully dominated by the kings in game 4. It's a close out game and Ginebra are good at this, and in history, there's a little chance for a team to comeback when they are down 3-1 in the series.

[Vaculin]

Line is already up for game 5.. anyone here thinking of betting on the Kings to win, they should start doing it now.

Ginebra open up at -3.5 and I think that's winnable since the last two games, Ginebra won by 5 points or more.

Good luck!

[Sanitough]

Line is already up for game 5.. anyone here thinking of betting on the Kings to win, they should start doing it now.

Ginebra open up at -3.5 and I think that's winnable since the last two games, Ginebra won by 5 points or more.

Good luck!

Confirmed it's up already.

https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/basketball/philippines/pba-governors-cup/meralco-bolts-barangay-ginebra-5e1b77c9ff07faebce77274f

I think I would not try to gamble on the Bolts here, let's bet on the team that have played consistent well in the last 2 games and that's Ginebra.

[btc78]

Line is already up for game 5.. anyone here thinking of betting on the Kings to win, they should start doing it now.

Ginebra open up at -3.5 and I think that's winnable since the last two games, Ginebra won by 5 points or more.

Good luck!

having still second thoughts because i am sure Meralco Bolts will do their very best and do whatever it  takes just to win this game or else Kings will be the champion as the 3-1 standing favors the Ginebra.

but i will decide later tonight if i would go to Kings or to try my chance for the Bolts since these 2 wasn't my Team in PBA.

[Vaculin]

Line is already up for game 5.. anyone here thinking of betting on the Kings to win, they should start doing it now.

Ginebra open up at -3.5 and I think that's winnable since the last two games, Ginebra won by 5 points or more.

Good luck!

having still second thoughts because i am sure Meralco Bolts will do their very best and do whatever it  takes just to win this game or else Kings will be the champion as the 3-1 standing favors the Ginebra.

but i will decide later tonight if i would go to Kings or to try my chance for the Bolts since these 2 wasn't my Team in PBA.

If you are betting for Ginebra, you have to decide as fast as you can because for sure the line would go up.
Meralco is facing elimination here and they are battling a team that is favorites to win in the series, it makes sense that Ginebra will finish this, unless the fix is in.

[Golftech]

Line is already up for game 5.. anyone here thinking of betting on the Kings to win, they should start doing it now.

Ginebra open up at -3.5 and I think that's winnable since the last two games, Ginebra won by 5 points or more.

Good luck!

having still second thoughts because i am sure Meralco Bolts will do their very best and do whatever it  takes just to win this game or else Kings will be the champion as the 3-1 standing favors the Ginebra.

but i will decide later tonight if i would go to Kings or to try my chance for the Bolts since these 2 wasn't my Team in PBA.

It's tough to assess as we knew that Meralco is a good team and can bounce back, they will surely try to extend this series to keep
their chance and continue their chase to win the title.

Also considering that if there's game 6 to happen it will be played in the biggest arena, that's a huge profits for PBA for sure.

[NavI_027]

[...] it makes sense that Ginebra will finish this, unless the fix is in.

Indeed. I have a strong gut feeling and very confident that they can already close this conference in Game 5 because their strategy is very effective. Durham is pressured and 3 point shooting of Ginebra is also on fire. However, I still can't get rid of my mind the tendency of game fixing (like what you've said) despite of not being a sister company. You know what I mean, PBA is a big business after all .

So in my opinion, placing your bet in Meralco in their next match is not bad to put into your consideration. It's very understandable . Good luck guys.  

[Finestream]

[...] it makes sense that Ginebra will finish this, unless the fix is in.

Indeed. I have a strong gut feeling and very confident that they can already close this conference in Game 5 because their strategy is very effective. Durham is pressured and 3 point shooting of Ginebra is also on fire. However, I still can't get rid of my mind the tendency of game fixing (like what you've said) despite of not being a sister company. You know what I mean, PBA is a big business after all .

So in my opinion, placing your bet in Meralco in their next match is not bad to put into your consideration. It's very understandable . Good luck guys.  

If we think the game will be fix and that is our main reason betting on the Meralco, I think that is a wrong decision.
For sure, people were thinking the same in game 4 but fix did not happen, in fact the game was not even a close one, so it could be the same scenario.

[btc78]

Line is already up for game 5.. anyone here thinking of betting on the Kings to win, they should start doing it now.

Ginebra open up at -3.5 and I think that's winnable since the last two games, Ginebra won by 5 points or more.

Good luck!

having still second thoughts because i am sure Meralco Bolts will do their very best and do whatever it  takes just to win this game or else Kings will be the champion as the 3-1 standing favors the Ginebra.

but i will decide later tonight if i would go to Kings or to try my chance for the Bolts since these 2 wasn't my Team in PBA.

If you are betting for Ginebra, you have to decide as fast as you can because for sure the line would go up.
Meralco is facing elimination here and they are battling a team that is favorites to win in the series, it makes sense that Ginebra will finish this, unless the fix is in.

im unto it mate but there is a part of me that saying Bolts has a chance,i have this trouble in decision making because none of this team are mine so i only battle for money but not for the team,and this is different if my Team is in finals because surely even if they are underdog still will bet for them(San Miguel Beer)

Line is already up for game 5.. anyone here thinking of betting on the Kings to win, they should start doing it now.

Ginebra open up at -3.5 and I think that's winnable since the last two games, Ginebra won by 5 points or more.

Good luck!

having still second thoughts because i am sure Meralco Bolts will do their very best and do whatever it  takes just to win this game or else Kings will be the champion as the 3-1 standing favors the Ginebra.

but i will decide later tonight if i would go to Kings or to try my chance for the Bolts since these 2 wasn't my Team in PBA.

It's tough to assess as we knew that Meralco is a good team and can bounce back, they will surely try to extend this series to keep
their chance and continue their chase to win the title.

Also considering that if there's game 6 to happen it will be played in the biggest arena, that's a huge profits for PBA for sure.

you got what i mean here,because i also knew that Meralco has a opportunity they only need momentum and Booster.

anyway i may consider betting offline if not made to decide for the Line because there are many bettors around here that favored for Ginebra Kings.

[peter0425]

i have a feeling  that Ginebra will End this Championship in game 5 as they will not give Meralco a chance to get closer,they are only 1 win apart from the Trophy so why not take it fast than risk for game 6.and also Almazan did not give his best in game 4 things that fans waiting for him to give MEralco a good fight in this conference.