Topic: 2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup - page 204. (Read 98778 times)

As we know, this is like when the league is in the finals and since Ginebra likely has the most fans, this has to be expected when they're in the finals. Yeah, game 5 is like where the momentum starts for whoever wins it but I'd like to see it go to game 7. 

It's like, in the long run, Dragons has got the chance to win for game 7 but whatever it is. Even if I want game 7, I still want Ginebra to have this finals end with the title.

Will they play Nicholson in game 5? I think that's a very important game for them, so if Nicholson could already play, that would help them improve their chance of winning. However, if we are talking of game rigging here, then that is not important anymore as either team could win even without their import as long as the calls are on their favor.

With the trend, I think they will give game 5 to the Ginebra Gin Kings. I read some comments in facebook saying, PBA stands for "Philippine Business Association", that simply means they want to take this series to game 7 but will not put Ginebra in trouble so they'll give them a chance to be up and maybe game 7 will be for Ginebra Gin Kings.

Lam act as the import for the Dragons, with those crucial shots in the last 5 minutes, you can't count how Pringle tried to stop him but that back to back to back crucial points from this guy gives the Dragons a good and comfortable lead before the last 2 mins of the final quarter, I can't tell if how Ginebra will adjust now.

They need to work and take the advantage if ever the Dragons will play again without the import. Game 4 really shows how eager the dragon in winning these series. They show everything and also they are now physical and let anything to happen.

Both teams have to do better in game 5 because that is crucial and whoever takes the lead, will have a good advantage and yes will play in game 6 without any pressure. Though Bay Area looks more comfortable without their import but I agree, they can't afford to be complacent here if they want to get this championship same thing with Ginebra. I hope to see a more productive game for Ginebra, they are missing a lot of shots in the past 4 games.

I guess the series will extend until game 7, you know, like the usual. I'm rooting for Bay Area this time. They should add more guest team to revived the dying league and a better competition not just the same sister companies. That is also an opportunity for local players, they should step up their game. Wether locals like it or not, foreign players are really dominant.

Well, that's what people want and that's what the management want as well so it might happen like you said. A win-win for both of them. Audience and those who are watching from home are happy especially the Ginebra fans and at the same time, the management is happy as well because they will be getting much revenue from the audiences.

I'd like to see it going to a Game 7 but like I said, I think that the Ginebra will end it in 6 games because if it will go to a Game 7, they might lose it and knowing that the Dragons can defeat them even without an import, it's a threat for them if it will be stretched to 7 games. It's only my observation.

TBH, they can do it again.

How? We saw that some players of the Dragons stepped up in Game 4 in order to get the win. Players like Zhu SongWei being the ball handler and Kobe Lam being the scorer. In Game 3, Lam only scored 17 but in Game 4, he scored 30 which is a huge step up for him. The Dragons managed to block the paint thus, they outrebounded the Ginebra 52-37. Their other bigs are capable of defending the paint as well. Their big Liu and Duncan Reid is a big help for the team defensively.

Add all of these and with Nicholson coming back, there is a chance that they can still defeat the Ginebra in Game 5. On the other hand, Ginebra has a 6th man lurking around and that is... I will not say the name. I will just let you guys think about it .

In every game series, after it was tied in a 2-2, Game 5 is the considered turnaround of the series.

Teams winning in Game 5 won't be pressured at all entering Game 6 as win or loss, they will still have the chance next game. On the other hand, the losing team in Game 5 will be pressured to win in Game 6 as no chance at all if they will still lose it.

Bay Area Dragons are able to fight back without an import but it doesn't mean they can do it anytime. If no import again next game, Ginebra will now do everything to take advantage of it.