2026 PBA Governor's Cup

[Fredomago]

Lol, didn't even know that today is season opener of PBA. Miss to watch the first game but looking at what you have said that those farm teams are playing, well still good and I'm curious to watch Nlex and Macau in Youtube.

But for now I will not going to place any bet, since I don't feel doing that on early phase of this tournament.

Its good to see new visitor playing and this will test how good the teams in PBA.

This is the live streaming link... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1bCCRHUh7U

And this is the same Macau team that had a very bad conference last time, so I do not expect them to be good this conference.

A bad team will likely remain a bad team, unless they show big improvement. Maybe they were invited as a guest team because it is almost guaranteed that they will not reach the finals, or maybe not even the playoffs.

For me, the line makes sense at -5.5. I would take NLEX all day on that spread.

Seems decent for those who loves taking the handicap as NLEX shows decent performance during 1st half, let see if they'll continue their good run and keep that distance, as just like what you've said this Macau team still doing the same thing, though I did not notice or I don't have an idea if they've got some changes with thier lineup, since they already experience the tough competition during their last campaign, not sure if they find that good adjustments to increase their chance in winning games and hopefully to improve their position from the last outcome of their participation.

[Maslate]

not sure if they find that good adjustments to increase their chance in winning games and hopefully to improve their position from the last outcome of their participation.

Good game so far for NLEX. They are already leading by 18 points in the 3rd quarter, and this shows how dominant they are right now.

Hopefully, they will be able to keep this big lead because before, there were games where they were already up, but they still allowed their opponent to catch up.

Now with the new coach and probably a new system, I expect them to be more mature in taking care of their lead. They should avoid bad decisions, slow down the game when needed, and still continue playing good defense.

[Finestream]

Now with the new coach and probably a new system, I expect them to be more mature in taking care of their lead. They should avoid bad decisions, slow down the game when needed, and still continue playing good defense.

Looks like the system is working, as this could probably be their biggest win this conference. The score is already 104-66.

Just look at the score, it is like Australia vs Gilas, lol.

I will watch out for NLEX because it looks like they are a real threat this conference. Or maybe Macau is just worse this conference compared to their last one?

[Vaculin]

I will watch out for NLEX because it looks like they are a real threat this conference. Or maybe Macau is just worse this conference compared to their last one?

Yes, that is because The Mouse is already their new coach, and so far, they are doing well. I did not watch the game, but judging by the score, it pretty much tells us that NLEX is now a different team. And also, we will see if it is not only the players where we are outmatched against those from the US. We will also see how a coach with US experience will compete against the great coaches here in the Philippines.

[Russlenat]

Seems decent for those who loves taking the handicap as NLEX shows decent performance during 1st half, let see if they'll continue their good run and keep that distance, as just like what you've said this Macau team still doing the same thing, though I did not notice or I don't have an idea if they've got some changes with thier lineup, since they already experience the tough competition during their last campaign, not sure if they find that good adjustments to increase their chance in winning games and hopefully to improve their position from the last outcome of their participation.

That was too easy. Great start for the first game of the conference, and NLEX bettors won as well.

From now on, Macau is already a marked team for me. Every time they play, I will think of betting against them, even if they face teams that are known to be weak, like DYIP and Blackwater.

By the way, we also have two games today:

Blackwater vs ROS
Phoenix vs Magnolia, the Introvoyz

Venue: Ynares Center, Montalban

[bhadz]

Meanwhile, John Amores who was involved in a shooting incident on the year 2024 if i'm not mistaken has already secured his professional licences back from GAB, meaning he could now play in the pro-league and the good news for him is that Titan Ultra has signed him to a one conference contract. This is head-shaking for me, is there not another player that Titan Ultra could get aside from John Amores or it is just a gesture of good will for the company that everybody deserves a second chance. Your thoughts?   

This is going to be his last chance in the PBA if he's not going to change for the better. He's fortunate that he's still given by the Titan Ultra a 1 year contract and after that, it will be a decision if he's going to be pursued or not. I guess that he should just give his all into it and come what may after this contract, maybe some overseas offer will come to him to play for either BLeague or in South Korea. I just hope that his head is not going to be in heat again if ever some contraction and issues comes in front of him.

[bisdak40]

From now on, Macau is already a marked team for me. Every time they play, I will think of betting against them, even if they face teams that are known to be weak, like DYIP and Blackwater.

By the way, we also have two games today:

Blackwater vs ROS
Phoenix vs Magnolia, the Introvoyz

Venue: Ynares Center, Montalban

Same here, i will go against them on their next game. Yesterday i thought that they would give NLEX a good fight but it seems that they give up early on that game that is why there were blown up.

For today, i will back Magnolia. Just following their trend that they are winning early in the elimination but started losing games when it matters most .

Good luck to us.

[Russlenat]

For today, i will back Magnolia. Just following their trend that they are winning early in the elimination but started losing games when it matters most .

Good luck to us.

I missed your pick, I would have followed you.

I just tuned in to the game today, and so far Phoenix is already leading by 5 points in the 3rd quarter.

But I still trust Magnolia because they are a clutch team. They are usually good in the last quarter, so even if they go down by double digits, there is nothing to worry about. The 4th quarter is for the Hotshots.

sad, looks like its not a night for hotshots.

[Shinpako09]

Meanwhile, John Amores who was involved in a shooting incident on the year 2024 if i'm not mistaken has already secured his professional licences back from GAB, meaning he could now play in the pro-league and the good news for him is that Titan Ultra has signed him to a one conference contract. This is head-shaking for me, is there not another player that Titan Ultra could get aside from John Amores or it is just a gesture of good will for the company that everybody deserves a second chance. Your thoughts?   

This is going to be his last chance in the PBA if he's not going to change for the better. He's fortunate that he's still given by the Titan Ultra a 1 year contract and after that, it will be a decision if he's going to be pursued or not. I guess that he should just give his all into it and come what may after this contract, maybe some overseas offer will come to him to play for either BLeague or in South Korea. I just hope that his head is not going to be in heat again if ever some contraction and issues comes in front of him.

An overseas offer? I don't think he's good enough to even receive one from either the KBL or the Japan B.League. I don't even know why he was given another chance to come back when there are players who deserve it more and have better skills and discipline.

I searched and found out that his agent is Danny Espiritu, a veteran sports agent. That says a lot about why he was given another chance. If he doesn't make an impact this conference, even if he changes his attitude, I don't think they'll re-sign him. After all, the PBA is a business, not a charity.