2024 PBA Governor's Cup

[crzy]

I was checking the site to see if there's a game that is currently played, but I see that the results are already tallied so I guess the games today started early. Results for today's games are as follows.

TNT beat  Rain or shine 95-92
SMB beat DYIP 100-88

The usual schedule is early as far as I know, and around 6:00pm for the last match todays is the last game for this years but the schedule is already out early next year. SMB did a great job as expect and we saw an intense match between TNT and Rain or Shine, can't wait to see them in one court again because I really feel the intensity when they are playing.

[bisdak40]

I was checking the site to see if there's a game that is currently played, but I see that the results are already tallied so I guess the games today started early. Results for today's games are as follows.

TNT beat  Rain or shine 95-92
SMB beat DYIP 100-88

Because of our busy schedules, most of us (including me) forgot that we have games for today.

Luckily for me, my live bet won.  



Failed to catch the SMB vs NorthPort game but definitely, I would be backing the SMB Beermen as they are now a hot team after winning their third consecutive games with Fajardo doing the support role while TR7 and their import doing the damage.

[Yamifoud]

I was checking the site to see if there's a game that is currently played, but I see that the results are already tallied so I guess the games today started early. Results for today's games are as follows.

TNT beat  Rain or shine 95-92
SMB beat DYIP 100-88

Because of our busy schedules, most of us (including me) forgot that we have games for today.

Luckily for me, my live bet won.  



Failed to catch the SMB vs NorthPort game but definitely, I would be backing the SMB Beermen as they are now a hot team after winning their third consecutive games with Fajardo doing the support role while TR7 and their import doing the damage.

Nice win buddy, great opportunity during live betting, especially if you are betting on the Rain or Shine, although they are down big time but they will never give up, that's an easy win knowing TNT only won by 3 points. I was wondering what was the original handicap before the game?

[goinmerry]

TNT beat  Rain or shine 95-92

Able to watch in on a Livestream and the game was really close and intense. TNT almost choked on that game as they had a good lead in a few minutes remaining but ROS got managed to narrow it to 1 with those multiple clutches 3's. They didn't allow TNT to have more points as the clock is ticking down.

TNT however maintained that 1 point lead leading into clutch free throws by Erram a few seconds remaining. Good performance by the ROS but got short. They need to work on not getting dominated by a big lead at early minutes.

[agustina2]

Failed to catch the SMB vs NorthPort game but definitely, I would be backing the SMB Beermen as they are now a hot team after winning their third consecutive games with Fajardo doing the support role while TR7 and their import doing the damage.

Do you mean Terrafirma right?

That game was overkilled. SMB's guard duo Terrence Romeo and CJ Perez are doing things like in their prime. These two are shooting 56% and 54% FG with 23 and 17 points respectively. That was an awesome stat. And to add the production of their import and JMF, Terrafirma should just raised the white flag as no way they can bounce back against these monsters.

[Japinat]

Failed to catch the SMB vs NorthPort game but definitely, I would be backing the SMB Beermen as they are now a hot team after winning their third consecutive games with Fajardo doing the support role while TR7 and their import doing the damage.

Do you mean Terrafirma right?

That game was overkilled. SMB's guard duo Terrence Romeo and CJ Perez are doing things like in their prime. These two are shooting 56% and 54% FG with 23 and 17 points respectively. That was an awesome stat. And to add the production of their import and JMF, Terrafirma should just raised the white flag as no way they can bounce back against these monsters.

The import of the SMB is not going to have a heavy burden on him because of the guards who can shoot with consistency and their center who is dominant. I like their chances honestly despite the fact that they are not the number 1 team now. I'm hoping that they'll bounce back from a disappointing performance the last conference and without JMF, CJ, and Romeo healthy, they are a championship team for sure.

[chaser15]

The import of the SMB is not going to have a heavy burden on him because of the guards who can shoot with consistency and their center who is dominant. I like their chances honestly despite the fact that they are not the number 1 team now. I'm hoping that they'll bounce back from a disappointing performance the last conference and without JMF, CJ, and Romeo healthy, they are a championship team for sure.

You are correct there. SMB is a complete team that their Import no need to be the main scoring tool. From Center to Guard, SMB always has a fit player in that role. But this time, the lack of SMB's backup from the bench makes the competition might be balanced. The SMB's starters are always playing with lots of minutes. Coach Leo Austria only picks a few players from the bench and will give them a few minutes of playing.

He is again relying again on his usual main players not giving a chance for others.

[Fredomago]

Failed to catch the SMB vs NorthPort game but definitely, I would be backing the SMB Beermen as they are now a hot team after winning their third consecutive games with Fajardo doing the support role while TR7 and their import doing the damage.

Do you mean Terrafirma right?

That game was overkilled. SMB's guard duo Terrence Romeo and CJ Perez are doing things like in their prime. These two are shooting 56% and 54% FG with 23 and 17 points respectively. That was an awesome stat. And to add the production of their import and JMF, Terrafirma should just raised the white flag as no way they can bounce back against these monsters.

The import of the SMB is not going to have a heavy burden on him because of the guards who can shoot with consistency and their center who is dominant. I like their chances honestly despite the fact that they are not the number 1 team now. I'm hoping that they'll bounce back from a disappointing performance the last conference and without JMF, CJ, and Romeo healthy, they are a championship team for sure.

With the firepower from all sides of the court, the import of SMB needs to jive his game and adjust. He can lead the team by doing what position he's comfortable with and let the squad play along with him. They are not dominant, but the chance of winning the title is always on their side. SMB can quietly take more wins if they'll continue playing like this.

Though Terrafima is nothing compared to other teams, they still have some good winning chance.

Enjoy watching and betting guys, take this good chance to place your bets.. Good Luck!

[carlisle1]

I was checking the site to see if there's a game that is currently played, but I see that the results are already tallied so I guess the games today started early. Results for today's games are as follows.

TNT beat  Rain or shine 95-92
SMB beat DYIP 100-88

Because of our busy schedules, most of us (including me) forgot that we have games for today.

Luckily for me, my live bet won.  



Failed to catch the SMB vs NorthPort game but definitely, I would be backing the SMB Beermen as they are now a hot team after winning their third consecutive games with Fajardo doing the support role while TR7 and their import doing the damage.

Nice win buddy, great opportunity during live betting, especially if you are betting on the Rain or Shine, although they are down big time but they will never give up, that's an easy win knowing TNT only won by 3 points. I was wondering what was the original handicap before the game?

Yes that's a nice timing betting with the underdog during the live game, handicap was fully covered.

Rain or Shine keeps doing what they need to do in order to close the gap, almost win the game just can't hold the last run

TNT as we know them, coach  Chot knows what to do when dealing with this kind of game.

On the other game, SMB just take that and nothing that Terra can do to stop their dominance..

[mirakal]

What we saw yesterday was the last game of this year. I hope you guys enjoy the games you watched and I hope also that some of you won your bets.

Next game will be next year January 5, 2022

1st- Magnolia vs Bossing
2nd- Alaska vs Bolts.

https://pba.ph/

[Rufsilf]

The Favorites got down on Christmas game. Ginebra and NLEX are both Favorites aside from the fact that currently, KJ McDaniels and Justin Brownlee are the most top performers import on the league. Still can't believe Phoenix is able to make McDaniels off-night and on the other hand, Magnolia pushes for a big lead against Ginebra.

I'm sure the majority of the bettors didn't see that coming. It's good to see that kind of upset making the game more thrilling and intense.

Indeed mate, literally like we really didn't see that coming that these favorite teams will eventually go down on Christmas Day, even the crowd who watched it live are in dismay that their favorite team was massacred because the Ginebra was the reason that the tickets was sold out early in the first place. And because Ginebra was defeated, the Magnolia is now on its 3rd win streak. Their next game will be against Blackwater so we already probably know what'll going to happen in that game.

[freedomgo]

What we saw yesterday was the last game of this year. I hope you guys enjoy the games you watched and I hope also that some of you won your bets.

Next game will be next year January 5, 2022

1st- Magnolia vs Bossing
2nd- Alaska vs Bolts.

https://pba.ph/

Maybe they understand that we have a lot of expenses this holiday season and they don't want to spend it on gambling so they decided to resume next year, LOL. Anyway, I guess Magnolia will continue winning and Blackwater Bossing will continue losing, this is a no brainer, bet on Magnolia to win whatever the point spread is.

[carlisle1]

What we saw yesterday was the last game of this year. I hope you guys enjoy the games you watched and I hope also that some of you won your bets.

Next game will be next year January 5, 2022

1st- Magnolia vs Bossing
2nd- Alaska vs Bolts.

https://pba.ph/

Maybe they understand that we have a lot of expenses this holiday season and they don't want to spend it on gambling so they decided to resume next year, LOL. Anyway, I guess Magnolia will continue winning and Blackwater Bossing will continue losing, this is a no brainer, bet on Magnolia to win whatever the point spread is.

I go with you with that, Magnolia have deeper squad and the chance of covering whatever handicap the bookies will provide still good pick for them.

While with Alaska and Bolts I like to backup the Aces, I want to see them winning and have a good shot in the next round.

Though Bolts is not an easy opponent to beat, I'll check it back it's a long vacation, enjoy the rest of the holidays..

[freedomgo]

What we saw yesterday was the last game of this year. I hope you guys enjoy the games you watched and I hope also that some of you won your bets.

Next game will be next year January 5, 2022

1st- Magnolia vs Bossing
2nd- Alaska vs Bolts.

https://pba.ph/

Maybe they understand that we have a lot of expenses this holiday season and they don't want to spend it on gambling so they decided to resume next year, LOL. Anyway, I guess Magnolia will continue winning and Blackwater Bossing will continue losing, this is a no brainer, bet on Magnolia to win whatever the point spread is.

I go with you with that, Magnolia have deeper squad and the chance of covering whatever handicap the bookies will provide still good pick for them.

If the spread will start at -10.5, I will definitely take the Magnolia hotshots. I guess that's going to be the lowest spread as Magnolia is a good team, and we saw that when they recently dominated the Ginebra San Miguel.

While with Alaska and Bolts I like to backup the Aces, I want to see them winning and have a good shot in the next round.

Though Bolts is not an easy opponent to beat, I'll check it back it's a long vacation, enjoy the rest of the holidays..

Both are good teams so it's hard to decide, but I think I'll fade you on this particular game.
Going for Meralco here. 

[blockman]

I feel bad for Andray Blatche. He's a naturalized Filipino and he has tweeted that he wants to play for the PBA. But due to the height requirement, he can't.
What he's feeling can be felt by a normal fan. Despite his support and help to the country during international tournaments, he can't play the local league. Well, he's been paid for that but still give the guy the exception since he's already a naturalized citizen or change the rules about the height requirement.

[Fredomago]

I feel bad for Andray Blatche. He's a naturalized Filipino and he has tweeted that he wants to play for the PBA. But due to the height requirement, he can't.
What he's feeling can be felt by a normal fan. Despite his support and help to the country during international tournaments, he can't play the local league. Well, he's been paid for that but still give the guy the exception since he's already a naturalized citizen or change the rules about the height requirement.

I was in the impression that if you already a naturalized you are capable playing inside the local league, not sure about the height but I feel you, he serve our country and if he loves to play along with his former teammates PBA should give him some credits, exemption for someone who play and bring glory to our country.

I can say that without him, the chance of winning internationally will be tougher.

Hope to see him play. He's no longer on his prime, though he still Blatche who can dribble the ball with his height and can shoot outside with
better percentage..

[goinmerry]

I feel bad for Andray Blatche. He's a naturalized Filipino and he has tweeted that he wants to play for the PBA. But due to the height requirement, he can't.
What he's feeling can be felt by a normal fan. Despite his support and help to the country during international tournaments, he can't play the local league. Well, he's been paid for that but still give the guy the exception since he's already a naturalized citizen or change the rules about the height requirement.

The league will not adjust for any rules just because Andray Blatche seems to show interest to play in the PBA. He already knows that since he was given a naturalized player status. Allowing that kind of rule will just make PBA more worst as big teams can just hire a tall player. He is still tagged as an import.

That height requirement is a necessary rule for imports. PBA players are not that tall and adding a big man is a big advantage. It won't make the league balance now given the league is not already balanced if you know what I mean.

[harizen]

I'm not sure though how naturalized players work in terms of basketball but if we looked at FIBA rules, naturalized players are just for eligibility to play on that said country but these players are not considered as locals.

It means by any book, naturalized players are still foreign "technically" but granted with more eligibility on that country. For example, if Andray Blatche will be allowed to PBA, he will be considered as locals and in the future, if Blatche will play again for Gilas he might be questioned by FIBA or any foreign event league as he plays as a local already here but not an import. Therefore, Blatche should be considered as an import, not the usual PH player playing in the PBA so he needs to comply with the import requirements.

I'm sure there's a chance for him to play but not in the Governor's Cup because of that height requirements. The Commissioners Cup instead is his chance to be listed as an import but he needs to wait until 4Q of next year.

[blockman]

I feel bad for Andray Blatche. He's a naturalized Filipino and he has tweeted that he wants to play for the PBA. But due to the height requirement, he can't.
What he's feeling can be felt by a normal fan. Despite his support and help to the country during international tournaments, he can't play the local league. Well, he's been paid for that but still give the guy the exception since he's already a naturalized citizen or change the rules about the height requirement.

I was in the impression that if you already a naturalized you are capable playing inside the local league, not sure about the height but I feel you, he serve our country and if he loves to play along with his former teammates PBA should give him some credits, exemption for someone who play and bring glory to our country.

I can say that without him, the chance of winning internationally will be tougher.

Hope to see him play. He's no longer on his prime, though he still Blatche who can dribble the ball with his height and can shoot outside with
better percentage..

He may no longer on his prime but the guy has represented the country and helped the national team to participate in FIBA. At least they should have considered him as the man who really loves the sport and not just it, playing for the country.

I'm not sure though how naturalized players work in terms of basketball but if we looked at FIBA rules, naturalized players are just for eligibility to play on that said country but these players are not considered as locals.

It means by any book, naturalized players are still foreign "technically" but granted with more eligibility on that country. For example, if Andray Blatche will be allowed to PBA, he will be considered as locals and in the future, if Blatche will play again for Gilas he might be questioned by FIBA or any foreign event league as he plays as a local already here but not an import. Therefore, Blatche should be considered as an import, not the usual PH player playing in the PBA so he needs to comply with the import requirements.

I'm sure there's a chance for him to play but not in the Governor's Cup because of that height requirements. The Commissioners Cup instead is his chance to be listed as an import but he needs to wait until 4Q of next year.

Yes, with my book he's not considered as local. But with the current season, imports are allowed. It is just that his height is more than the limit and with his want to play for the league maybe the PBA management would give him a consideration.

[agustina2]

Yes, with my book he's not considered as local. But with the current season, imports are allowed. It is just that his height is more than the limit and with his want to play for the league maybe the PBA management would give him a consideration.

I research a bit and @harizen is right. Andray Blatche is not allowed in Governors Cup. No consideration of course as it will break the terms and more imports will come with a tall height in that conference.

Blatche is fit on the Commissioners Cup and his height is eligible. Marcus Douthit, also a former Gilas player, played as an import for PBA and his height was the same as Andray Blatche. Next year that is possible, if he is still interested to play as an import.