2024 PBA Governor's Cup

[Hypnosis00]

DYIP needs to win to continue their chance to move to the next round.

They need to adjust now that Tiongson will only be limited since the defense was focused on him, as you guys said, he is already a marked man and he will not surely achieve what he scored during the first 2 wins of DYIP this season. Good to the DYIP, looks like they are now challenge after winning 3 straight wins, I hope they'll recover and start winning again.

No choice, they already see how the scoring of Tiongson change in the last 2 games, there's a sense of urgency already if they want to continue winning. What they showed against the Blackwater is very impressive, there was a balance of scoring, hopefully they can continue to carry that out so the burden of Tiongson will be lessened.

[kro55]

DYIP needs to win to continue their chance to move to the next round.

They need to adjust now that Tiongson will only be limited since the defense was focused on him, as you guys said, he is already a marked man and he will not surely achieve what he scored during the first 2 wins of DYIP this season. Good to the DYIP, looks like they are now challenge after winning 3 straight wins, I hope they'll recover and start winning again.

No choice, they already see how the scoring of Tiongson change in the last 2 games, there's a sense of urgency already if they want to continue winning. What they showed against the Blackwater is very impressive, there was a balance of scoring, hopefully they can continue to carry that out so the burden of Tiongson will be lessened.

DYIP fan here. Not the best of match I expected. I was so wanting this huge run to continue but it is what it is. The players did well but there is always room for perfection. Let's just focus on the next match and hope the coach and players will be able to find out what went wrong.

[BALIK]

Andreas Cahilig got injured early. He hurt his ankle in 2021 PBA Philippine Cup tussle with Phoenix . According to an initial assessment he might have a fracture in his left ankle. But even with his broken ankle he came in to shoot free throw and made both counts. Even when he got hurt he tried to go to the bench with the help of his teammate but seemed to struggle. After his free throw, he was subbed shortly after. I hope he recovers soon.
More: https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/cardel-braces-for-worst-regarding-cahilig-injury/218928

[Fredomago]

DYIP needs to win to continue their chance to move to the next round.

They need to adjust now that Tiongson will only be limited since the defense was focused on him, as you guys said, he is already a marked man and he will not surely achieve what he scored during the first 2 wins of DYIP this season. Good to the DYIP, looks like they are now challenge after winning 3 straight wins, I hope they'll recover and start winning again.

No choice, they already see how the scoring of Tiongson change in the last 2 games, there's a sense of urgency already if they want to continue winning. What they showed against the Blackwater is very impressive, there was a balance of scoring, hopefully they can continue to carry that out so the burden of Tiongson will be lessened.

A balance in scoring department would help them to win another game, they need to figure out to find the open man. The way they show up against Blackwater is the very example that with dedication, each player can really contribute.

Tiongson also needs to face this and excel. He is already showcasing his talent. He just need to continue trying and not to shy out when off-night is happening to him.

Push till you manage to overcome those defenders, tagging him as a point person is a great challenge to develop his skills and also a good
motivation for him.

[mirakal]

Andreas Cahilig got injured early. He hurt his ankle in 2021 PBA Philippine Cup tussle with Phoenix . According to an initial assessment he might have a fracture in his left ankle. But even with his broken ankle he came in to shoot free throw and made both counts. Even when he got hurt he tried to go to the bench with the help of his teammate but seemed to struggle. After his free throw, he was subbed shortly after. I hope he recovers soon.
More: https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/cardel-braces-for-worst-regarding-cahilig-injury/218928

That's the spirit of a warrior, but surely he will be out for a while as fracture normally requires an operation, Cahilig is a decent player, he contributes well to the team and there's no need to rush him since he is still young and he has a lot to offer to the team.

Push till you manage to overcome those defenders, tagging him as a point person is a great challenge to develop his skills and also a good
motivation for him.

Maybe he already pushed his limit, and it's time for the entire team to support him, don't expect from him that he will score 20 points as he does not have the skills of CJ Perez and Terrence Romeo.

[Vaculin]

Does anyone notice NP has become a good team now?

The arrival of Greg really made this team a dangerous team, we are not seeing that this team has a lot of shooters and they are willing to do that since they have a big man that they can rely on. Also, Malonzo is a good addition as well, in the last win, he scored 17 points, so the offense are now spread as it will not only be Bollick who will have to work harder, he also has Malonzo who can help him.

[Sanitough]

Does anyone notice NP has become a good team now?

They are better this year, however, I think they need to prove more that they are a good contender in the championship.
NP standing now is 2-3, they might play the elimination game and they will be a tough team to beat as NP had some close games against the best teams in the PBA.

The arrival of Greg really made this team a dangerous team, we are not seeing that this team has a lot of shooters and they are willing to do that since they have a big man that they can rely on. Also, Malonzo is a good addition as well, in the last win, he scored 17 points, so the offense are now spread as it will not only be Bollick who will have to work harder, he also has Malonzo who can help him.

No doubt about that, any team that will have a big man like Greg will certainly improve, and coach Pido was able to use Greg properly as his stats have improved playing with the NP.

[Kelvinid]

Another loss by Magnolia.

Wow, they had a great start but they are struggling when they come back.
ROS is really unpredictable, sometimes they lose big time and now they beat a good team.
This team should not be underestimated as they could upset any team at the top.

Mocon was their top scorer with 19 points, I hope he will be more aggressive as his buddy Nambatac seems to be struggling until now.

[Vaculin]

Does anyone notice NP has become a good team now?

They are better this year, however, I think they need to prove more that they are a good contender in the championship.
NP standing now is 2-3, they might play the elimination game and they will be a tough team to beat as NP had some close games against the best teams in the PBA.

hopefully we will see different teams that will play in the PBA Finals this season, and hopefully NP will once again enter in the playoffs, Anthony, Bollick and Greg should all be healthy so they'll have a chance.

The arrival of Greg really made this team a dangerous team, we are not seeing that this team has a lot of shooters and they are willing to do that since they have a big man that they can rely on. Also, Malonzo is a good addition as well, in the last win, he scored 17 points, so the offense are now spread as it will not only be Bollick who will have to work harder, he also has Malonzo who can help him.

No doubt about that, any team that will have a big man like Greg will certainly improve, and coach Pido was able to use Greg properly as his stats have improved playing with the NP.

Coach Pido is effectively using Greg at this point, you can see the contribution and the improvement of the team.
Compared to C. Stand as their big man, NP is a much more improved team now, while the Brgy Ginebra is now struggling with the current roster.

They are playing agains the SMB now, and looks like SMB will win this game as they have a comfortable lead already in the 4th quarter.

[bisdak40]

Does anyone notice NP has become a good team now?

The arrival of Greg really made this team a dangerous team, we are not seeing that this team has a lot of shooters and they are willing to do that since they have a big man that they can rely on. Also, Malonzo is a good addition as well, in the last win, he scored 17 points, so the offense are now spread as it will not only be Bollick who will have to work harder, he also has Malonzo who can help him.

It's not every day that you can have a 7-footer in your team in the PBA so the arrival of Slaughter brings ceiling to the Batang Pier which also has a talented point guard in Robert Bolick. Greg may not fit very well on the run and gun system of Ginebra but here in NorthPort, the system would adjust for him.

Won my bet on the SMB-Ginebra game, TR7 saves the day for the Beermen as he took over the game in the last two minutes. With the way he is playing right now, i think we may see him soon in the injured list (hope i'm wrong).

[LogitechMouse]

Does anyone notice NP has become a good team now?

The arrival of Greg really made this team a dangerous team, we are not seeing that this team has a lot of shooters and they are willing to do that since they have a big man that they can rely on. Also, Malonzo is a good addition as well, in the last win, he scored 17 points, so the offense are now spread as it will not only be Bollick who will have to work harder, he also has Malonzo who can help him.

North Port is a good team if you will just focus on their roster but at this time, they are on the 8th spot. Not on the safest spot if you will ask me.
They have good players like Bollick, Anthony, Malonzo the rookie and Slaughter but it will take time for them to build the chemistry.

I still remember what Norman Black said about NorthPort. LINK

It’s hard. Mahirap talaga,” said Black during a recent SPIN Zoom In episode. “Even if you think ang Meralco team, mas magaling na, the other teams, mas magaling din. Even NorthPort, I’m sure coach Pido is trying to put everything together now

I also believe that NorthPort will have a good run and they are a good team right now. The problem is the chemistry of the team but it will build up as they will play.

[Kasabus]

Does anyone notice NP has become a good team now?

The arrival of Greg really made this team a dangerous team, we are not seeing that this team has a lot of shooters and they are willing to do that since they have a big man that they can rely on. Also, Malonzo is a good addition as well, in the last win, he scored 17 points, so the offense are now spread as it will not only be Bollick who will have to work harder, he also has Malonzo who can help him.

It's not every day that you can have a 7-footer in your team in the PBA so the arrival of Slaughter brings ceiling to the Batang Pier which also has a talented point guard in Robert Bolick. Greg may not fit very well on the run and gun system of Ginebra but here in NorthPort, the system would adjust for him.

Won my bet on the SMB-Ginebra game, TR7 saves the day for the Beermen as he took over the game in the last two minutes. With the way he is playing right now, i think we may see him soon in the injured list (hope i'm wrong).

Now we can clearly say that TR7 has slowly become a legit superstar of the team, still, JMF is the best player as undoubtedly if we remove him from the lineup, the team will struggle 100%. Romeo had 29 points in this game, probably his conference-high, while JMF is still consistent contributed a double-double in this game.

SMB has a legit chance to be a champion this conference, they beat TNT recently, now they beat BGSM.

[Russlenat]

Does anyone notice NP has become a good team now?

The arrival of Greg really made this team a dangerous team, we are not seeing that this team has a lot of shooters and they are willing to do that since they have a big man that they can rely on. Also, Malonzo is a good addition as well, in the last win, he scored 17 points, so the offense are now spread as it will not only be Bollick who will have to work harder, he also has Malonzo who can help him.

It's not every day that you can have a 7-footer in your team in the PBA so the arrival of Slaughter brings ceiling to the Batang Pier which also has a talented point guard in Robert Bolick. Greg may not fit very well on the run and gun system of Ginebra but here in NorthPort, the system would adjust for him.

Won my bet on the SMB-Ginebra game, TR7 saves the day for the Beermen as he took over the game in the last two minutes. With the way he is playing right now, i think we may see him soon in the injured list (hope i'm wrong).

Now we can clearly say that TR7 has slowly become a legit superstar of the team, still, JMF is the best player as undoubtedly if we remove him from the lineup, the team will struggle 100%. Romeo had 29 points in this game, probably his conference-high, while JMF is still consistent contributed a double-double in this game.

SMB has a legit chance to be a champion this conference, they beat TNT recently, now they beat BGSM.

When Romeo got  back, they have improved a lot, the old SMB is back while Romeo has finally showed his 100% potential to the team and I would not be surrpise if he will again with the Finals MVP in case SMB will win the championship in this conference.

[carlisle1]

Does anyone notice NP has become a good team now?

The arrival of Greg really made this team a dangerous team, we are not seeing that this team has a lot of shooters and they are willing to do that since they have a big man that they can rely on. Also, Malonzo is a good addition as well, in the last win, he scored 17 points, so the offense are now spread as it will not only be Bollick who will have to work harder, he also has Malonzo who can help him.

It's not every day that you can have a 7-footer in your team in the PBA so the arrival of Slaughter brings ceiling to the Batang Pier which also has a talented point guard in Robert Bolick. Greg may not fit very well on the run and gun system of Ginebra but here in NorthPort, the system would adjust for him.

Won my bet on the SMB-Ginebra game, TR7 saves the day for the Beermen as he took over the game in the last two minutes. With the way he is playing right now, i think we may see him soon in the injured list (hope i'm wrong).

Greg is proving that he still has his worth, good thing for coach Pido maximizing him and allow the system to adjust and work with him.

Bolick, Malonzo, Canete and Ferrer those guys around Slaughter give him enough support to win a game,
A matter of good handling coming from coach Pido to pair him with good blends.

Let see tomorrow if they will extend their win as they are going to face another underdog who also bringing
good competition during this bubble.

[Sanitough]

Does anyone notice NP has become a good team now?

They are better this year, however, I think they need to prove more that they are a good contender in the championship.
NP standing now is 2-3, they might play the elimination game and they will be a tough team to beat as NP had some close games against the best teams in the PBA.

hopefully we will see different teams that will play in the PBA Finals this season, and hopefully NP will once again enter in the playoffs, Anthony, Bollick and Greg should all be healthy so they'll have a chance.

Last time it was Ginebra vs TNT, maybe this time we will see SMB vs TNT. I know Magnolia and Ginebra still has a shot though, but I don't like to see a sister team playing in the Finals, so TNT should be there.

The arrival of Greg really made this team a dangerous team, we are not seeing that this team has a lot of shooters and they are willing to do that since they have a big man that they can rely on. Also, Malonzo is a good addition as well, in the last win, he scored 17 points, so the offense are now spread as it will not only be Bollick who will have to work harder, he also has Malonzo who can help him.

No doubt about that, any team that will have a big man like Greg will certainly improve, and coach Pido was able to use Greg properly as his stats have improved playing with the NP.

Coach Pido is effectively using Greg at this point, you can see the contribution and the improvement of the team.
Compared to C. Stand as their big man, NP is a much more improved team now, while the Brgy Ginebra is now struggling with the current roster.

They are playing agains the SMB now, and looks like SMB will win this game as they have a comfortable lead already in the 4th quarter.

They won again, and it's a well-deserved win because they are consistent with their strategy, and as long as they are healthy, they can beat any team since no other teams now that are betting than TNT and Ginebra IMO, and they all beat them.

[bisdak40]

Let see tomorrow if they will extend their win as they are going to face another underdog who also bringing
good competition during this bubble.

Have pull the trigger already and i'm putting my money on the NorthPort Batang Pier. Betting for the Dyip in this point in time is kinda dangerous because of inconsistency issues and Tiongson is on coach Pido Jarencio's list on who to depend tightly.

3 more wins and I think we can see NorthPort march into the playoffs and Greg have something to prove to his former team that they are wrong in trading him.

My picks:
NorthPort -5.5 @1.97
Phoenix -10.5 @1.85

Do you think Blackwater can have a W in this AFC?

[Fredomago]

When Romeo got  back, they have improved a lot, the old SMB is back while Romeo has finally showed his 100% potential to the team and I would not be surrpise if he will again with the Finals MVP in case SMB will win the championship in this conference.

He is more focus as the game set up was a bubble type away from any intrigue and aside from social media where he might see some criticism but by far I see good chemistry inside SMB. They are moving and trying to make proper sets for the open man.

Romeo is benefiting since coach Leo is letting him to play the way he loves the most. Scoring is not new to him as a ball hogger

But kidding aside, he's a legit scorer and without those injuries he might bring more, as he still young and still at his prime, and very possible to win another final MVP.

[Kasabus]

When Romeo got  back, they have improved a lot, the old SMB is back while Romeo has finally showed his 100% potential to the team and I would not be surrpise if he will again with the Finals MVP in case SMB will win the championship in this conference.

He is more focus as the game set up was a bubble type away from any intrigue and aside from social media where he might see some criticism but by far I see good chemistry inside SMB. They are moving and trying to make proper sets for the open man.

Romeo is benefiting since coach Leo is letting him to play the way he loves the most. Scoring is not new to him as a ball hogger

But kidding aside, he's a legit scorer and without those injuries he might bring more, as he still young and still at his prime, and very possible to win another final MVP.

He has more freedom and confidence now that he is surrounded with scorers and good rebounders, it's easy for him to pass the ball if he is trap and the problem is their opponent can no longer double him anymore like what they did back in NP since they know that SMB has a lot of shooters that will be open.

NorthPort -5.5 @1.97

I think I'm betting on the DYIP here, I like to believe that they will bounce back after a loss against the Phoenix. 

[Finestream]

Do you think Blackwater can have a W in this AFC?

That's a hard question, with the way they are playing, they are likely gonna be 0 until the end of the conference. however, since this is PBA,  games could be rigged, so probably Blackwater will at least get 1 win and it might happen soon.

[laurenB7742]

When Romeo got  back, they have improved a lot, the old SMB is back while Romeo has finally showed his 100% potential to the team and I would not be surrpise if he will again with the Finals MVP in case SMB will win the championship in this conference.

He is more focus as the game set up was a bubble type away from any intrigue and aside from social media where he might see some criticism but by far I see good chemistry inside SMB. They are moving and trying to make proper sets for the open man.
Romeo is benefiting since coach Leo is letting him to play the way he loves the most. Scoring is not new to him as a ball hogger
But kidding aside, he's a legit scorer and without those injuries he might bring more, as he still young and still at his prime, and very possible to win another final MVP.

He has more freedom and confidence now that he is surrounded with scorers and good rebounders, it's easy for him to pass the ball if he is trap and the problem is their opponent can no longer double him anymore like what they did back in NP since they know that SMB has a lot of shooters that will be open.

Well, relying on only one player might not win them every game or win them crucial ones every time. But yes, Greg's addition to the team is a great one. They have changed and look hungry for the dub after Greg joined. And Malonzo is looking quite well. Hope he can hold onto his good form.