2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[Hypnosis00]

Finally! this is the day that we all have been waiting for, it's time to see Brownlee playing again.

No betting odds yet as of now but for sure that will be up today.

Schedule for today as per their official website.

04:00 PM - Northport vs SMB
06:45 PM - Alaska vs Ginebra

This could be more exciting to see them playing and seriously this match is not easy for them since Alaskas is also compose of great players. This is what I love about professional basketball in our country, every teams have their own strengths and the underdogs really have the chance to upset the top teams. Looking forward for a more active imports to go all out and play their best.

Alaska is 2-0 based on the standing (https://pba.ph/standings) so they really are a good team now. The teams now are unpredictable due to their import, look at Terrafirma Dyip, they beat the ROS yesterday because they have a good import and Cabagnot was also making the team better with his ball handling skills and good vision on the court.

[bisdak40]

Alaska is 2-0 based on the standing (https://pba.ph/standings) so they really are a good team now. The teams now are unpredictable due to their import, look at Terrafirma Dyip, they beat the ROS yesterday because they have a good import and Cabagnot was also making the team better with his ball handling skills and good vision on the court.

Agree, imports are really the game-changer. Even if a team has only one superstar but come import laden conference and he paired up with a good import, chances of making it to the quarters/semi are high, like what happened to Northport.

Ginebra vs Alaska odds is not yet shown on my favorite bookies so I will skip it for now.

NorthPort +4.5 @1.83 vs San Miguel, on paper SMB is the favorite but the thing is, chemistry with their import plus the new players is not yet there so not backing them at this stage, I think the SMB management is now considering an import change if they will lose against Batang Pier.

[freedomgo]

NorthPort +4.5 @1.83 vs San Miguel, on paper SMB is the favorite but the thing is, chemistry with their import plus the new players is not yet there so not backing them at this stage, I think the SMB management is now considering an import change if they will lose against Batang Pier.

Congrats mate, you won your bet, though SMB won the game Northport cover the spread since SMB only won by 3 points. After a bad start, finally, SMB had their first win of the conference, question is, will they be consistent in their succeeding games?

Meanwhile, Alaska and Ginebra are playing now.

[crzy]

Finally! this is the day that we all have been waiting for, it's time to see Brownlee playing again.

No betting odds yet as of now but for sure that will be up today.

Schedule for today as per their official website.

04:00 PM - Northport vs SMB
06:45 PM - Alaska vs Ginebra

This could be more exciting to see them playing and seriously this match is not easy for them since Alaskas is also compose of great players. This is what I love about professional basketball in our country, every teams have their own strengths and the underdogs really have the chance to upset the top teams. Looking forward for a more active imports to go all out and play their best.

Alaska is 2-0 based on the standing (https://pba.ph/standings) so they really are a good team now. The teams now are unpredictable due to their import, look at Terrafirma Dyip, they beat the ROS yesterday because they have a good import and Cabagnot was also making the team better with his ball handling skills and good vision on the court.

Alaska landed their first loss agains Ginebra, and its really unpredictable since many teams are still not playing but its unfortunate for Northporth to be on a 0-3 standing, I expect more from them. Underdog teams has the chance to win because of their imports, we cannot deny that fact, can’t wait to see other teams to play.

[blockman]

Araneta tickets have been already shown how much they cost. The patron A will cost 375 only.
(https://www.facebook.com/pbaofficial/photos/a.841558309193939/5369141203102271)
They've put down the prices so that everyone who wants to watch it live can afford it. I thought that they would be making the prices too expensive for them to recover but I was wrong with that expectation.

[mirakal]

Alaska landed their first loss agains Ginebra, and its really unpredictable since many teams are still not playing but its unfortunate for Northporth to be on a 0-3 standing, I expect more from them. Underdog teams has the chance to win because of their imports, we cannot deny that fact, can’t wait to see other teams to play.

Yes, and as we all expect, Brownlee is still the man, the same import we say in the past seasons of the PBA.

He lead the team to beat the Alaska Aces, he scored a double double, 28 points and 10 rebounds.
It was a close game but good thing Ginebra won. 

Araneta tickets have been already shown how much they cost. The patron A will cost 375 only.
(https://www.facebook.com/pbaofficial/photos/a.841558309193939/5369141203102271)
They've put down the prices so that everyone who wants to watch it live can afford it. I thought that they would be making the prices too expensive for them to recover but I was wrong with that expectation.

That's a great news, the price is really affordable to anyone, and I'm pretty sure they'll easily sell that out as people are already excited to see live action again. If only I'm near to the place, I would surely not gonna miss the opportunity to see PBA games.

[blockman]

Araneta tickets have been already shown how much they cost. The patron A will cost 375 only.
(https://www.facebook.com/pbaofficial/photos/a.841558309193939/5369141203102271)
They've put down the prices so that everyone who wants to watch it live can afford it. I thought that they would be making the prices too expensive for them to recover but I was wrong with that expectation.

That's a great news, the price is really affordable to anyone, and I'm pretty sure they'll easily sell that out as people are already excited to see live action again. If only I'm near to the place, I would surely not gonna miss the opportunity to see PBA games.

Yeah, I think that it will be going to be a sold out per game this time since many of us are looking for some recreational and sort of thing like this.
Well, we're all wishing that the PBA is going to recover after nearly 2 years of being affected by the pandemic and hopefully that this is already the start of everyone's recovery and now we're just going to watch out for transfers not only for the players to other teams but from PBA to another league.

[Russlenat]

Araneta tickets have been already shown how much they cost. The patron A will cost 375 only.
(https://www.facebook.com/pbaofficial/photos/a.841558309193939/5369141203102271)
They've put down the prices so that everyone who wants to watch it live can afford it. I thought that they would be making the prices too expensive for them to recover but I was wrong with that expectation.

That's a great news, the price is really affordable to anyone, and I'm pretty sure they'll easily sell that out as people are already excited to see live action again. If only I'm near to the place, I would surely not gonna miss the opportunity to see PBA games.

Yeah, I think that it will be going to be a sold out per game this time since many of us are looking for some recreational and sort of thing like this.
Well, we're all wishing that the PBA is going to recover after nearly 2 years of being affected by the pandemic and hopefully that this is already the start of everyone's recovery and now we're just going to watch out for transfers not only for the players to other teams but from PBA to another league.

Good timing because we are already in the holiday season, people are looking for fun and PBA is one of the many attractions. The current restriction status of our government paves the way for this kind of big event, and since they are back in a big arena, expect a lot of fans especially at the opening.

With this, we will once again hear the Ginebra chant from the fans.

[blockman]

Araneta tickets have been already shown how much they cost. The patron A will cost 375 only.
(https://www.facebook.com/pbaofficial/photos/a.841558309193939/5369141203102271)
They've put down the prices so that everyone who wants to watch it live can afford it. I thought that they would be making the prices too expensive for them to recover but I was wrong with that expectation.

That's a great news, the price is really affordable to anyone, and I'm pretty sure they'll easily sell that out as people are already excited to see live action again. If only I'm near to the place, I would surely not gonna miss the opportunity to see PBA games.

Yeah, I think that it will be going to be a sold out per game this time since many of us are looking for some recreational and sort of thing like this.
Well, we're all wishing that the PBA is going to recover after nearly 2 years of being affected by the pandemic and hopefully that this is already the start of everyone's recovery and now we're just going to watch out for transfers not only for the players to other teams but from PBA to another league.

Good timing because we are already in the holiday season, people are looking for fun and PBA is one of the many attractions. The current restriction status of our government paves the way for this kind of big event, and since they are back in a big arena, expect a lot of fans especially at the opening.

With this, we will once again hear the Ginebra chant from the fans.

Yeah, great timing, holiday and then lessen active covid cases. This also shows that we're close of going back to the normal. Although it's still needed to remember that there are active cases there.
People really needs this for the holidays and even after it. Also waiting for that cheer from the crowd and it's not just going to be the chant of Ginebra that we want to hear.

[LogitechMouse]

Araneta tickets have been already shown how much they cost. The patron A will cost 375 only.
(https://www.facebook.com/pbaofficial/photos/a.841558309193939/5369141203102271)
They've put down the prices so that everyone who wants to watch it live can afford it. I thought that they would be making the prices too expensive for them to recover but I was wrong with that expectation.

I still remember the time where we went in the MOA Arena for the first time to watch PBA game and that is SMB Vs. TNT. If I remember correctly, the price of ticket at that time is around 400-500 and we are at almost the uppermost part of the arena.

I think making the price of tickets cheaper will attract more people to watch the game. Its a win-win situation for both the PBA and the audiences. Since we are slowly recovering financially because of the pandemic, its understandable that there are some people who can't watch the games live because of the expensive tickets so to solve this problem, PBA made the tickets affordable for those people who wants to watch their games live. Well, I just hope that cheaper tickets will attract more people to watch live and I hope that I will be seeing more people in the arena than the previous years where there are only few people watching for some reasons.

[blockman]

Araneta tickets have been already shown how much they cost. The patron A will cost 375 only.
(https://www.facebook.com/pbaofficial/photos/a.841558309193939/5369141203102271)
They've put down the prices so that everyone who wants to watch it live can afford it. I thought that they would be making the prices too expensive for them to recover but I was wrong with that expectation.

I still remember the time where we went in the MOA Arena for the first time to watch PBA game and that is SMB Vs. TNT. If I remember correctly, the price of ticket at that time is around 400-500 and we are at almost the uppermost part of the arena.

I think making the price of tickets cheaper will attract more people to watch the game. Its a win-win situation for both the PBA and the audiences. Since we are slowly recovering financially because of the pandemic, its understandable that there are some people who can't watch the games live because of the expensive tickets so to solve this problem, PBA made the tickets affordable for those people who wants to watch their games live. Well, I just hope that cheaper tickets will attract more people to watch live and I hope that I will be seeing more people in the arena than the previous years where there are only few people watching for some reasons.

Yes, it's actually a good decision from the PBA management to have it cheaper. There will be more fans that can avail it since everyone is starting to get up from this pandemic. It's really a 'we win as one' package for them. And on the other league, in the MPBL. It's now an official pro league, they'll be also having their games with an audience. So it's a total win for all of us basketball fans. We can go and watch any of the two if we happen to be closer in the venue.

[Yamifoud]

Araneta tickets have been already shown how much they cost. The patron A will cost 375 only.
(https://www.facebook.com/pbaofficial/photos/a.841558309193939/5369141203102271)
They've put down the prices so that everyone who wants to watch it live can afford it. I thought that they would be making the prices too expensive for them to recover but I was wrong with that expectation.

I still remember the time where we went in the MOA Arena for the first time to watch PBA game and that is SMB Vs. TNT. If I remember correctly, the price of ticket at that time is around 400-500 and we are at almost the uppermost part of the arena.

I think making the price of tickets cheaper will attract more people to watch the game. Its a win-win situation for both the PBA and the audiences. Since we are slowly recovering financially because of the pandemic, its understandable that there are some people who can't watch the games live because of the expensive tickets so to solve this problem, PBA made the tickets affordable for those people who wants to watch their games live. Well, I just hope that cheaper tickets will attract more people to watch live and I hope that I will be seeing more people in the arena than the previous years where there are only few people watching for some reasons.

Yes, it's actually a good decision from the PBA management to have it cheaper. There will be more fans that can avail it since everyone is starting to get up from this pandemic. It's really a 'we win as one' package for them. And on the other league, in the MPBL. It's now an official pro league, they'll be also having their games with an audience. So it's a total win for all of us basketball fans. We can go and watch any of the two if we happen to be closer in the venue.

What do you mean by pro league? Are they not pro league before? I'm just curious because MPBL is one of the popular basketball leagues in our country but I'm not so super sure about their status since I don't watch this league all the time.

[blockman]

What do you mean by pro league? Are they not pro league before? I'm just curious because MPBL is one of the popular basketball leagues in our country but I'm not so super sure about their status since I don't watch this league all the time.

Yes, that's what it is. You can read the article. (https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1915527/Cebu/Sports/MPBL-officially-now-a-pro-league)
I don't watch them too but I saw the news a few days ago and thought of sharing it here. Although this is a PBA thread and there's no MPBL thread so I think it's still related although a bit of off-topic since it's a different league.

[Fredomago]

Araneta tickets have been already shown how much they cost. The patron A will cost 375 only.
(https://www.facebook.com/pbaofficial/photos/a.841558309193939/5369141203102271)
They've put down the prices so that everyone who wants to watch it live can afford it. I thought that they would be making the prices too expensive for them to recover but I was wrong with that expectation.

I still remember the time where we went in the MOA Arena for the first time to watch PBA game and that is SMB Vs. TNT. If I remember correctly, the price of ticket at that time is around 400-500 and we are at almost the uppermost part of the arena.

I think making the price of tickets cheaper will attract more people to watch the game. Its a win-win situation for both the PBA and the audiences. Since we are slowly recovering financially because of the pandemic, its understandable that there are some people who can't watch the games live because of the expensive tickets so to solve this problem, PBA made the tickets affordable for those people who wants to watch their games live. Well, I just hope that cheaper tickets will attract more people to watch live and I hope that I will be seeing more people in the arena than the previous years where there are only few people watching for some reasons.

If I remember it right, each team have their tickets for the fans, cutting the price of the tickets are a good move to attract or invite live audiences, In our situation right now, if the price still expensive it will not gain interest people will choose to watch it at home instead of paying such high amount, aside from those avid fan who can really afford the amount of tickets.

Can't wait to hear fans cheering up, especially those brgy Ginebra fans who are very supportive of the team.

[mirakal]

What do you mean by pro league? Are they not pro league before? I'm just curious because MPBL is one of the popular basketball leagues in our country but I'm not so super sure about their status since I don't watch this league all the time.

Yes, that's what it is. You can read the article. (https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1915527/Cebu/Sports/MPBL-officially-now-a-pro-league)
I don't watch them too but I saw the news a few days ago and thought of sharing it here. Although this is a PBA thread and there's no MPBL thread so I think it's still related although a bit of off-topic since it's a different league.

Since they are a pro league now, maybe this open an opportunity for this league to be listed in sports bookies, with that, we can have an MPBL league once crypto sportsbook starts listing them as the purpose of this thread is for betting, @blockman, that's really a great news, and this league should earn some fans here.

[harizen]

What do you mean by pro league? Are they not pro league before? I'm just curious because MPBL is one of the popular basketball leagues in our country but I'm not so super sure about their status since I don't watch this league all the time.

MPBL is an amateur league. Turning into a professional league, MPBL will now also be under terms the same as PBA. It will be a serious operating league now and need some big backup for a good foundation - thanks to Chooks-To-Go. Players there will now also have a good credential in their career as they will be tagged as professional players now - might be a ticket playing for PBA or even outside the country.

From low to free tickets, expect that they might put a fair cost now on their tickets. It's one of the reasons why MPBL is having always a full live audience.

Going back to PBA, tomorrow will be the league's comeback on their home arena, Araneta Coliseum. I hope some fans will watch as prior pandemic, we can't really expect some good numbers of fans watching live on the venue during the first phase of the conference.

[Maslate]

we can't really expect some good numbers of fans watching live on the venue during the first phase of the conference.

I'm expecting the opposite as this is the first day where people will be able to see the PBA live again. I'm sure lots of fans are waiting for this opportunity, and with the cheap ticket price, it will surely get a lot of audience.

[harizen]

we can't really expect some good numbers of fans watching live on the venue during the first phase of the conference.

I'm expecting the opposite as this is the first day where people will be able to see the PBA live again. I'm sure lots of fans are waiting for this opportunity, and with the cheap ticket price, it will surely get a lot of audience.

Let's see then. As I mentioned, PBA live audiences are not good in numbers even back when no pandemic happened when the conference just started, only a difference when Brgy. Ginebra is playing. Being on Wednesday also plays a big role as everyone is working that's why we only see a huge crowd at most during Sunday games.

But yes, I'm hoping you are right as the league really needs good revenue and aside from that, it will boost players' morale to now see a live audience watching and cheering for them. They surely missed those in-game loud cheers.

[goinmerry]

What do you mean by pro league? Are they not pro league before? I'm just curious because MPBL is one of the popular basketball leagues in our country but I'm not so super sure about their status since I don't watch this league all the time.

Yes, that's what it is. You can read the article. (https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1915527/Cebu/Sports/MPBL-officially-now-a-pro-league)
I don't watch them too but I saw the news a few days ago and thought of sharing it here. Although this is a PBA thread and there's no MPBL thread so I think it's still related although a bit of off-topic since it's a different league.

As expected, MPBL will be soon a pro league and now it happened. I posted before that MPBL is now trying to catch up with PBA as the latter is now soft. I will now expect that no players from MPBL will turn their heads big now that they are now called professional players.

Manny Pacquiao also warned those who will attempt a game-fixing in MPBL.

A dedicated thread for that league is necessary if they will be listed on crypto sportsbooks and not just for discussion. For now, I don't think it will harm the PBA thread.

[chaser15]

Can't wait to hear fans cheering up, especially those brgy Ginebra fans who are very supportive of the team.

As usual, only Ginebra will be able to make Araneta Coliseum crowded.

Justin Brownlee is also a crowd favorite since then. He puts up a big number during his debut at this conference making his name more hype at the Ginebra community. They will play on Friday and Sunday, that's the time I think there will be more fans watching live on the venue.