2025 PBA Governor's Cup

[Russlenat]

Converge ML @1.93

Good luck to us.

I like your second pick!

And as I’m watching now, it seems like TNT is still hungover from last season’s championship. 
Once again, they’re down by double digits, and if they can’t recover from this early hole, they might lose again just like in their first game.

[Japinat]

Once again, they’re down by double digits, and if they can’t recover from this early hole, they might lose again just like in their first game.

I believe the lead ballooned to 20 points or more, but TNT managed to come back and cut it down to single digits. Still, the outcome was the same, they lost again. That’s two losses already in games that didn’t even feel competitive.

I think they’re struggling to find their identity now as they keep losing.
Maybe in the next game, I’ll consider backing them, because losing three straight could really demoralize the team, and I don’t see that happening to them.

[Fredomago]

Once again, they’re down by double digits, and if they can’t recover from this early hole, they might lose again just like in their first game.

I believe the lead ballooned to 20 points or more, but TNT managed to come back and cut it down to single digits. Still, the outcome was the same, they lost again. That’s two losses already in games that didn’t even feel competitive.

I think they’re struggling to find their identity now as they keep losing.
Maybe in the next game, I’ll consider backing them, because losing three straight could really demoralize the team, and I don’t see that happening to them.

Not a good start but still got lots of game to play, yeah I also think that 3 straight losses is not good knowing that they are the last conference champ, it might be possible that they are still adjusting as they don't have RHJ who  carried them for the whole season, nowthey need to work together without thinking that RHJ will be there to help.

They need to find the right blends and chemistries that will compete in chasing that first win for this all-Filipino cup..

[Russlenat]

Once again, they’re down by double digits, and if they can’t recover from this early hole, they might lose again just like in their first game.

I believe the lead ballooned to 20 points or more, but TNT managed to come back and cut it down to single digits. Still, the outcome was the same, they lost again. That’s two losses already in games that didn’t even feel competitive.

With that I was able to bag a win last night. And bisdak was break even since he lost on his Meralco bet.

I think they’re struggling to find their identity now as they keep losing.
Maybe in the next game, I’ll consider backing them, because losing three straight could really demoralize the team, and I don’t see that happening to them.

Let’s just watch what happens.
But if they don’t improve, I’m not betting on them.

The safest move is to just stay away from that team for a while. at least until they figure out who they really are.

[bisdak40]

The safest move is to just stay away from that team for a while. at least until they figure out who they really are.

Stay away from them or bet against them hehe. Basing on their two games, they are missing a real scorer in my opinion. Rey Nambatac and Calvin Oftana are only good as sidekicks but when it comes to their go-to-guys, they are not the ones to go to. That maybe the reason why the news of the TNT willing to negotiate with Mikey Williams and even Ray Parks floats. They need these guys as both are legit go to guys when they need a score.

[Japinat]

The safest move is to just stay away from that team for a while. at least until they figure out who they really are.

Stay away from them or bet against them hehe. Basing on their two games, they are missing a real scorer in my opinion. Rey Nambatac and Calvin Oftana are only good as sidekicks but when it comes to their go-to-guys, they are not the ones to go to. That maybe the reason why the news of the TNT willing to negotiate with Mikey Williams and even Ray Parks floats. They need these guys as both are legit go to guys when they need a score.

Ray Parks would be a great addition if they decide to sign him. At least the guy has way more respect than Williams. For a wealthy team that could pay their import even without him playing, just to secure him, they should be able to afford adding a superstar to carry the team. But when are they going to take action if this is indeed the plan?

[Finestream]

But when are they going to take action if this is indeed the plan?

Judging by TNT’s struggles right now, they need to act ASAP. They can’t afford to miss the playoffs, especially after coming from a strong season. It would be embarrassing if that happens, it would look like their local players are useless and that they just got lucky before because RHJ carried them.

They need superstars!
Don’t they already have some, though? What about Pogoy and Oftana?

[Mr. Magkaisa]

Next game will be on Wednesday.

Ros vs Converge - this is a good and close match for me. which one is a good pick?

North Port vs GINkings - I want to pick Ginkings on this, I hope the odds is good.


ROS + Kings for me on this.

[Japinat]

Pogoy is a Funny guy...

Pogoy admits relearning to play without RHJ a big adjustment

As if this is the first time they're playing without RHJ.
Hello? It's the All-Filipino Cup, of course RHJ won’t play!

What happened to this team? Are they really just throwing excuses instead of figuring out how to fix their slow start? I was hoping to hear some real analysis or relevant reasons,  not this lazy narrative.

[blockman]

There is a news that circulates around the potential acquisition of Zamboanga Valientes for one slot in the PBA. I think that they'll buy the slot of the Terrafirma and they're going to take over the roster if that happens. This isn't official yet and it's a rumor so, I'm still waiting if this is going to become a reality because if it does, I think this is going to be the first time in the PBA history that it's a city owned team has come to play and became a franchise. The sole marketing and sales of this team is probably for the tourism of their city.

[Fredomago]

There is a news that circulates around the potential acquisition of Zamboanga Valientes for one slot in the PBA. I think that they'll buy the slot of the Terrafirma and they're going to take over the roster if that happens. This isn't official yet and it's a rumor so, I'm still waiting if this is going to become a reality because if it does, I think this is going to be the first time in the PBA history that it's a city owned team has come to play and became a franchise. The sole marketing and sales of this team is probably for the tourism of their city.

Let's see if this one will materialize as we already heard rumors like this before the season begins but it didn't materialize, not sure if SMC will let this to happen knowing that they are majority in control of this team, if so, that's going to be an interesting addition to PBA knowing how deep the pocket of the team owner might a good contender to bring additional competition maybe a real competition as we might see new team that's not controlled by either SMC nor MVP but an addition to team like ROS and Converge..

[Mr. Magkaisa]

Pogoy is a Funny guy...

Pogoy admits relearning to play without RHJ a big adjustment

As if this is the first time they're playing without RHJ.
Hello? It's the All-Filipino Cup, of course RHJ won’t play!

What happened to this team? Are they really just throwing excuses instead of figuring out how to fix their slow start? I was hoping to hear some real analysis or relevant reasons,  not this lazy narrative.

We all know Coach Chot Reyes, the play he disign is mostly for the go to guy. That is why the TNT players now is playing differently as the 2 cup they playes was with RHJ.
He is telling the thruth, the adjust ment they need to do and the new game play they need to perform.

There is a news that circulates around the potential acquisition of Zamboanga Valientes for one slot in the PBA.

This is happening now, the talks between the management in ongoing, the team Terrafirma is on sale for a year now, They also short with the player as Stan went on a retire.

[bisdak40]

Pogoy is a Funny guy...

Pogoy admits relearning to play without RHJ a big adjustment

As if this is the first time they're playing without RHJ.
Hello? It's the All-Filipino Cup, of course RHJ won’t play!

What happened to this team? Are they really just throwing excuses instead of figuring out how to fix their slow start? I was hoping to hear some real analysis or relevant reasons,  not this lazy narrative.

The thing with TNT is that when it comes to the Philippine Cup, they are nowhere to be found, i mean they barely made the playoffs and if they made it, they were eliminated as if they are only strong as a team when they have RHJ as their import.

My bets for today's games:
Converge 2.5 @1.85 vs ROS - Converge is slowly climbing on the top of the standings and i'm confident that they will surpass their achievement last conference as they are strong with their local lineup.

NorthPort +9.5 @1.92 vs Ginebra - Got a feeling that Ginebra will win but with a slim margin. 

[Maslate]

NorthPort +9.5 @1.92 vs Ginebra - Got a feeling that Ginebra will win but with a slim margin.  

Turns out NorthPort is really owned by Ginebra.
I placed a bet on this game but I went with the total. Unfortunately, I still lost my bet because I thought it would be a low-scoring game. I picked 193 (under), but the score was already at 216 (123-96) with less than 4 minutes left in the game.

[bisdak40]

Just wanna share some news i read today because this might be a game-changer in the PBA since Valientes is a rich company that can afford to hire talented players in the future and not send them to mother teams as they will be an independent team imo.

What do you think of this news guys?

Dyip, Valientes in talks for franchise sale

https://www.pba.ph/news/dyip-valientes-in-talks-for-franchise-sale

[xLays]

Just wanna share some news i read today because this might be a game-changer in the PBA since Valientes is a rich company that can afford to hire talented players in the future and not send them to mother teams as they will be an independent team imo.

What do you think of this news guys?

Dyip, Valientes in talks for franchise sale

https://www.pba.ph/news/dyip-valientes-in-talks-for-franchise-sale

Is this the team in the MPBL the Zamboanga Valientes? Sorry, I don’t really know much about the Valientes but that’s what showed up when I searched on Google. Anyway, I just wanted to ask: if the franchise deal pushes through, what happens to the current Dyip roster? Will it still be the same players from the PBA Dyip team? Or the ones currently playing in the MPBL? Or is it possible they’ll be combined? lol Don’t get me wrong this legitimate question. ✌️

[blockman]

There is a news that circulates around the potential acquisition of Zamboanga Valientes for one slot in the PBA. I think that they'll buy the slot of the Terrafirma and they're going to take over the roster if that happens. This isn't official yet and it's a rumor so, I'm still waiting if this is going to become a reality because if it does, I think this is going to be the first time in the PBA history that it's a city owned team has come to play and became a franchise. The sole marketing and sales of this team is probably for the tourism of their city.

Let's see if this one will materialize as we already heard rumors like this before the season begins but it didn't materialize, not sure if SMC will let this to happen knowing that they are majority in control of this team, if so, that's going to be an interesting addition to PBA knowing how deep the pocket of the team owner might a good contender to bring additional competition maybe a real competition as we might see new team that's not controlled by either SMC nor MVP but an addition to team like ROS and Converge..

If that rumor tends to be true then we have to salute the PBA management for allowing this, reducing a farm team of the SMC. And if they can do it with them, then the other farm teams can be sold as well if there is another interested company which I think that's another sardines brand. But all in all, this is going to add another base fans for the team and if cities getting involved and got into this, that's going to be their pride.

There is a news that circulates around the potential acquisition of Zamboanga Valientes for one slot in the PBA.

This is happening now, the talks between the management in ongoing, the team Terrafirma is on sale for a year now, They also short with the player as Stan went on a retire.

Nice, that supports the argument but let's see if the actual talks have already come up with a result. It's only a matter of time until we see them get into it and announces it with pride soon.

[Fredomago]

There is a news that circulates around the potential acquisition of Zamboanga Valientes for one slot in the PBA. I think that they'll buy the slot of the Terrafirma and they're going to take over the roster if that happens. This isn't official yet and it's a rumor so, I'm still waiting if this is going to become a reality because if it does, I think this is going to be the first time in the PBA history that it's a city owned team has come to play and became a franchise. The sole marketing and sales of this team is probably for the tourism of their city.

Let's see if this one will materialize as we already heard rumors like this before the season begins but it didn't materialize, not sure if SMC will let this to happen knowing that they are majority in control of this team, if so, that's going to be an interesting addition to PBA knowing how deep the pocket of the team owner might a good contender to bring additional competition maybe a real competition as we might see new team that's not controlled by either SMC nor MVP but an addition to team like ROS and Converge..

If that rumor tends to be true then we have to salute the PBA management for allowing this, reducing a farm team of the SMC. And if they can do it with them, then the other farm teams can be sold as well if there is another interested company which I think that's another sardines brand. But all in all, this is going to add another base fans for the team and if cities getting involved and got into this, that's going to be their pride.

If happen, I like to see how the their fan base will bring viewers and active support for the league, not sure but I heard that this team really have the capabilities to compete and bring decent players, meaning that they can adds up to real competition with a independent team that's not controlled by either SMC or MVP.

Might be a good news for those who still interested for this league they may attract attendance and viewerships.

There is a news that circulates around the potential acquisition of Zamboanga Valientes for one slot in the PBA.

This is happening now, the talks between the management in ongoing, the team Terrafirma is on sale for a year now, They also short with the player as Stan went on a retire.

Nice, that supports the argument but let's see if the actual talks have already come up with a result. It's only a matter of time until we see them get into it and announces it with pride soon.

Indeed, until we heard the finalizations, then it will formalize and be announce, let see if they will close the deal!

[bisdak40]

Just wanna share some news i read today because this might be a game-changer in the PBA since Valientes is a rich company that can afford to hire talented players in the future and not send them to mother teams as they will be an independent team imo.

What do you think of this news guys?

Dyip, Valientes in talks for franchise sale

https://www.pba.ph/news/dyip-valientes-in-talks-for-franchise-sale

Is this the team in the MPBL the Zamboanga Valientes? Sorry, I don’t really know much about the Valientes but that’s what showed up when I searched on Google. Anyway, I just wanted to ask: if the franchise deal pushes through, what happens to the current Dyip roster? Will it still be the same players from the PBA Dyip team? Or the ones currently playing in the MPBL? Or is it possible they’ll be combined? lol Don’t get me wrong this legitimate question. ✌️

Yeah, you are right, this is the same Valientes that joined the MPBL. About your question on the players, i think they will bring the whole team to the new company, i mean whoever is in the roster will remain intact that is why the PBA commissioner has barred Terrafirma from making anymore trades when the rumors of them selling their franchise surfaces. With due respect to the MPBL players but in my opinion, their talent are way below those in the PBA.

[Japinat]

Looks like TNT is still struggling.

I thought Phoenix would be an easy opponent for them, but from what I’m seeing now, they’re down by 19 (45-26) points early in the first half.
I honestly don’t think they’ll be able to come back in this game.

Sorry to those who believed TNT would bounce back, they’re still going to lose for sure.