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Quote from: Sanitough on September 01, 2022, 09:04:01 AM

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Quote from: Fredomago on September 01, 2022, 07:01:42 AM

SMB defense needs to adjust. I'm looking for Cruz and Ross to play longer minutes together. They just need more conversions unlike what happens last game 5.

Exactly, they should play more minutes as they can play both defense and offense. CJ has to be efficient as well, he cannot repeat the same game he had in game 5, and we know that JMF can contribute a double double production, but without the supporting cast, SMB might likely to lose.

Perez only had 13 points, and worse is Ross with 2 points and Cruz with 6 points.

Those numbers have to improve in a do or die time, Ross is a great offensive player, but he cannot just focus on defense, he also needs to help on the offensive so the Burden of Fajardo will be lessened.

Manuel also had 1 point, which cannot happen again.

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I expect that to change today. They just had a bad night. I don't think these guys have consecutive bad nights. And they can adjust their offense to give these guys scoring opportunity. If cj and ross can score outside, this will give more space for june mar to dominate the paint.

Now that they are on do or die, these guys will work double time to extend the series to a game 7. And if castro is out, they may have easier time to win this game, hopefully.

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Coach Leo Austria always depends on its starters. There are lots of players on their bench that can do damage but instead of using them, he always sidelined those players. How these bench players can be red-hot if Coach Leo will just give them 2-3 minutes of playing time?

That's why this coach is never seen as a good coach because he just relies on his rosters without a good strategy of shuffling those depending on the situation. Can't believe an old guy almost retiring Kelly Williams will experience again being a Best Player of the Game against the heavy San Miguel Beermen. There's a problem with SMB for allowing that to happen.

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Quote from: Yamifoud on September 01, 2022, 07:32:03 AM

Quote from: Fredomago on September 01, 2022, 07:01:42 AM

SMB defense needs to adjust. I'm looking for Cruz and Ross to play longer minutes together. They just need more conversions unlike what happens last game 5.

Exactly, they should play more minutes as they can play both defense and offense. CJ has to be efficient as well, he cannot repeat the same game he had in game 5, and we know that JMF can contribute a double double production, but without the supporting cast, SMB might likely to lose.

They have to play as a team, game 6 is crucial and they should already forget about their mistakes before and focus more in game 6 because it’s already a do or die game. JMF needs help from their team, he can’t win this game alone so better for the coaching staff to active other players as well. They can play better, we know how good SMB is, and it’s really exciting to see them giving all out, SMB will still have a good chance here and I’m betting on them this time.

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Quote from: Yamifoud on September 01, 2022, 07:32:03 AM

Quote from: Fredomago on September 01, 2022, 07:01:42 AM

SMB defense needs to adjust. I'm looking for Cruz and Ross to play longer minutes together. They just need more conversions unlike what happens last game 5.

Exactly, they should play more minutes as they can play both defense and offense. CJ has to be efficient as well, he cannot repeat the same game he had in game 5, and we know that JMF can contribute a double double production, but without the supporting cast, SMB might likely to lose.

Perez only had 13 points, and worse is Ross with 2 points and Cruz with 6 points.

Those numbers have to improve in a do or die time, Ross is a great offensive player, but he cannot just focus on defense, he also needs to help on the offensive so the Burden of Fajardo will be lessened.

Manuel also had 1 point, which cannot happen again.

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Quote from: Fredomago on September 01, 2022, 07:01:42 AM

SMB defense needs to adjust. I'm looking for Cruz and Ross to play longer minutes together. They just need more conversions unlike what happens last game 5.

Exactly, they should play more minutes as they can play both defense and offense. CJ has to be efficient as well, he cannot repeat the same game he had in game 5, and we know that JMF can contribute a double double production, but without the supporting cast, SMB might likely to lose.

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Quote from: Questat on September 01, 2022, 06:03:47 AM

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Quote from: Questat on September 01, 2022, 05:07:33 AM

In game 4, we still have the SMB as the favorite.

You can check your bookies now, SMB is -3.5, same spread we have in game 5.
Game 6 is a do or die for SMB, I hope they will even the series so game 7 is going to be more exciting.

I'm hoping that they will comeback strong after that lost last game 5. They needed to play harder as it is a do-or-die game for them, they need to bring the ball to Fajardo and let him attract the defense. Lassiter and Ross should guide the young guns and show them how to play defense. It's not just the offense, but more on defense. Good luck SMB fans!

Yes, they lose game 5 and they cannot lose again, or else the series will be over. We all want an exciting series, so let's hope that game 7 is gonna happen. Game 6 will be Friday, so maybe game 7 will be Sunday, imagine how big the crowd on that day.

A perfect timing if TNT will not be a killjoy and end this series on Friday ahahha Grin

but kidding aside, is there's any update regarding to Castro? Is he available to play this coming Friday? I know that the new best point guard of PBA (Montalbo) is always available but I want to see Castro and how SMB will play defense against him,William and Poguy. These three guards are really a pain in the ass. They can create spaces to make a basket or pass the ball to a moving screens and make a basket.

SMB defense needs to adjust. I'm looking for Cruz and Ross to play longer minutes together. They just need more conversions unlike what happens last game 5.

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Quote from: Fredomago on September 01, 2022, 05:29:17 AM

Quote from: Questat on September 01, 2022, 05:07:33 AM

In game 4, we still have the SMB as the favorite.

You can check your bookies now, SMB is -3.5, same spread we have in game 5.
Game 6 is a do or die for SMB, I hope they will even the series so game 7 is going to be more exciting.

I'm hoping that they will comeback strong after that lost last game 5. They needed to play harder as it is a do-or-die game for them, they need to bring the ball to Fajardo and let him attract the defense. Lassiter and Ross should guide the young guns and show them how to play defense. It's not just the offense, but more on defense. Good luck SMB fans!

Yes, they lose game 5 and they cannot lose again, or else the series will be over. We all want an exciting series, so let's hope that game 7 is gonna happen. Game 6 will be Friday, so maybe game 7 will be Sunday, imagine how big the crowd on that day.

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Quote from: harizen on August 31, 2022, 06:51:40 PM

I want to share some PBA news outside the ongoing PBA All-Filipino Cup Finals.

Matthew Wright now finally bid goodbye to his team, Phoenix Fuel Masters after playing for 6 seasons here. His contract just expired with the team and no renewal happened on which the Phoenix respects Wright's decision.

He was speculated to be signed to the Japan B-League team and that was a rumor even before.

Phoenix lets go of Matthew Wright 'with a heavy heart'

I was in the impression that after his wedding there would be a good negotiation between Fuel Master and whoever team that interested with his service, but seems that there's nothing happened behind and if the franchise let him go maybe that rumors of playing in B-League might be his next stop, rumors before after letting go of Abueva he already asking for a trade but it didn't push and he able to play another season for his team, now he's free and he can choose if what will be the future of his basketball career.

Quote from: Questat on September 01, 2022, 05:07:33 AM

In game 4, we still have the SMB as the favorite.

You can check your bookies now, SMB is -3.5, same spread we have in game 5.
Game 6 is a do or die for SMB, I hope they will even the series so game 7 is going to be more exciting.

I'm hoping that they will comeback strong after that lost last game 5. They needed to play harder as it is a do-or-die game for them, they need to bring the ball to Fajardo and let him attract the defense. Lassiter and Ross should guide the young guns and show them how to play defense. It's not just the offense, but more on defense. Good luck SMB fans!

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In game 4, we still have the SMB as the favorite.

You can check your bookies now, SMB is -3.5, same spread we have in game 5.
Game 6 is a do or die for SMB, I hope they will even the series so game 7 is going to be more exciting.

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CJ Perez seems not on his usual playing level. Maybe because after all his effort he's not named as Best Player of the Conference. Just kidding. Cheesy

I also thought that TNT will now start to struggle after Jayson Castro was sidelined because of an injury that I hoped it's a minor.

The defense of the TNT is just good that's why they manage to lower the scoring of Perez. Let's take note that Perez and Manuel are the ones who carried the team in Game 2 but in the next 3 games, they aren't that efficient anymore.

On the other hand, the 2 Williams just exploded in Game 5 and it's a bit disappointing that SMB had what they called "Sorry Misses" meaning they have easy and open shots on the paint but can't make them.

Now the momentum has shifted, and TNT now has the lead. Having Coach Chot back really helped the team and even though they don't have Castro in the 4th quarter, players like MGR, Montalbo and Kelly Williams stepped up offensively and defensively. Just a one win more for them but I don't think that the SMB will just let them lose 3 straight and will force a Game 7.

It's not over yet, we have game 6 and I'm pretty sure that SMB will even the series. SMB are not lucky in that game, they have shots that are not falling although it looks easy, that's why TNT took advantage on that, also, I agree that the defense of the TNT were extremely good, reason why they have lots of stops.

No Jayson Castro, no problem.

Hehehe, when we thought that SMB will take this game over, Kelly Williams turn back the clock and lead the TNT and take the lead in the series. He drops 21 big points and almost had a double double with 9 rebounds. The Beermen has no answered, he trailed most of the game, try to get back in the last 3 minutes but it was not enough. Castro though, not sure if he can play on the next game, but a have a feeling that SMB will come back and force a game 7.

Also, his 3 point shots sink in, Kellly Williams decision to come back was right, he made the TNT a good team. I also noticed that the other Williams were playing well when Castro was sitting due to sprained ankle, so this team is really hard to beat as what they've shown.

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Quote from: chaser15 on August 31, 2022, 04:57:11 PM

CJ Perez seems not on his usual playing level. Maybe because after all his effort he's not named as Best Player of the Conference. Just kidding. Cheesy

I also thought that TNT will now start to struggle after Jayson Castro was sidelined because of an injury that I hoped it's a minor.

The defense of the TNT is just good that's why they manage to lower the scoring of Perez. Let's take note that Perez and Manuel are the ones who carried the team in Game 2 but in the next 3 games, they aren't that efficient anymore.

On the other hand, the 2 Williams just exploded in Game 5 and it's a bit disappointing that SMB had what they called "Sorry Misses" meaning they have easy and open shots on the paint but can't make them.

Now the momentum has shifted, and TNT now has the lead. Having Coach Chot back really helped the team and even though they don't have Castro in the 4th quarter, players like MGR, Montalbo and Kelly Williams stepped up offensively and defensively. Just a one win more for them but I don't think that the SMB will just let them lose 3 straight and will force a Game 7.

It's not over yet, we have game 6 and I'm pretty sure that SMB will even the series. SMB are not lucky in that game, they have shots that are not falling although it looks easy, that's why TNT took advantage on that, also, I agree that the defense of the TNT were extremely good, reason why they have lots of stops.

No Jayson Castro, no problem.

Hehehe, when we thought that SMB will take this game over, Kelly Williams turn back the clock and lead the TNT and take the lead in the series. He drops 21 big points and almost had a double double with 9 rebounds. The Beermen has no answered, he trailed most of the game, try to get back in the last 3 minutes but it was not enough. Castro though, not sure if he can play on the next game, but a have a feeling that SMB will come back and force a game 7.

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Quote from: LogitechMouse on August 31, 2022, 10:58:41 PM

Quote from: chaser15 on August 31, 2022, 04:57:11 PM

CJ Perez seems not on his usual playing level. Maybe because after all his effort he's not named as Best Player of the Conference. Just kidding. Cheesy

I also thought that TNT will now start to struggle after Jayson Castro was sidelined because of an injury that I hoped it's a minor.

The defense of the TNT is just good that's why they manage to lower the scoring of Perez. Let's take note that Perez and Manuel are the ones who carried the team in Game 2 but in the next 3 games, they aren't that efficient anymore.

On the other hand, the 2 Williams just exploded in Game 5 and it's a bit disappointing that SMB had what they called "Sorry Misses" meaning they have easy and open shots on the paint but can't make them.

Now the momentum has shifted, and TNT now has the lead. Having Coach Chot back really helped the team and even though they don't have Castro in the 4th quarter, players like MGR, Montalbo and Kelly Williams stepped up offensively and defensively. Just a one win more for them but I don't think that the SMB will just let them lose 3 straight and will force a Game 7.

It's not over yet, we have game 6 and I'm pretty sure that SMB will even the series. SMB are not lucky in that game, they have shots that are not falling although it looks easy, that's why TNT took advantage on that, also, I agree that the defense of the TNT were extremely good, reason why they have lots of stops.

No Jayson Castro, no problem.

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Quote from: chaser15 on August 31, 2022, 04:57:11 PM

CJ Perez seems not on his usual playing level. Maybe because after all his effort he's not named as Best Player of the Conference. Just kidding. Cheesy

I also thought that TNT will now start to struggle after Jayson Castro was sidelined because of an injury that I hoped it's a minor.

The defense of the TNT is just good that's why they manage to lower the scoring of Perez. Let's take note that Perez and Manuel are the ones who carried the team in Game 2 but in the next 3 games, they aren't that efficient anymore.

On the other hand, the 2 Williams just exploded in Game 5 and it's a bit disappointing that SMB had what they called "Sorry Misses" meaning they have easy and open shots on the paint but can't make them.

Now the momentum has shifted, and TNT now has the lead. Having Coach Chot back really helped the team and even though they don't have Castro in the 4th quarter, players like MGR, Montalbo and Kelly Williams stepped up offensively and defensively. Just a one win more for them but I don't think that the SMB will just let them lose 3 straight and will force a Game 7.

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I want to share some PBA news outside the ongoing PBA All-Filipino Cup Finals.

Matthew Wright now finally bid goodbye to his team, Phoenix Fuel Masters after playing for 6 seasons here. His contract just expired with the team and no renewal happened on which the Phoenix respects Wright's decision.

He was speculated to be signed to the Japan B-League team and that was a rumor even before.

Phoenix lets go of Matthew Wright 'with a heavy heart'

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CJ Perez seems not on his usual playing level. Maybe because after all his effort he's not named as Best Player of the Conference. Just kidding. Cheesy

I also thought that TNT will now start to struggle after Jayson Castro was sidelined because of an injury that I hoped it's a minor.

It's hard to imagine that a healthy SMB will lose 2 times in a row here in the series and yet TNT does it and defies all the odds.

TNT should now do everything to settle the Championship next game. It will be dangerous if SMB will able to bounce back.

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Quote from: Johnyz on August 31, 2022, 03:58:23 PM

SMB have to go back on their good plays and strategy, they have to go all out next game to extend this series and I believe they are capable of doing this, they just need to stay focus and stay active.

It is a do or die for the SMB for the next game. So, they have to put all on it or it's going to be the end of the grand finals.

Quote from: Johnyz on August 31, 2022, 03:58:23 PM

Anyway, BAD is invited to be the guest team in the commissioner cup so most probably they will play here. This can be more exciting to have a guest team like that, though I still think that our local teams are still better but the exposure that we can get from there will be good.

It's going to be a good addition to the PBA for most of its players to experience that international feeling.
BAD is a strong team with those players that are seems to be normal in international leagues, so it's actually a good learning experience.

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Quote from: Shamm on August 31, 2022, 09:32:11 AM

It's a big win for TNT and all they need is 1 more win to claim the back to back champion. It is bad for SMB don't know what happen I also thought that they are the winner of this game 5 but not. All their play are controlled by the TNT players and especially kelly willams he is doing good in this night. Next game SMB need to focus on good shot and good defense as well cause of they failed then the championship trophy goes to TNT.

Congratulations to TNT. Yeah, just 1 more win and they're the champ again for this conference. Well, for the next game, SMB has to do anything that they have to do or else that will be the final night for them and we're now having the closing of this current conference. While on the other news, Bay Area Dragons won against Terrafirma with a practice game. The BAD will play in the next PBA conference right?

SMB have to go back on their good plays and strategy, they have to go all out next game to extend this series and I believe they are capable of doing this, they just need to stay focus and stay active.

Anyway, BAD is invited to be the guest team in the commissioner cup so most probably they will play here. This can be more exciting to have a guest team like that, though I still think that our local teams are still better but the exposure that we can get from there will be good.

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Quote from: Shamm on August 31, 2022, 09:32:11 AM

It's a big win for TNT and all they need is 1 more win to claim the back to back champion. It is bad for SMB don't know what happen I also thought that they are the winner of this game 5 but not. All their play are controlled by the TNT players and especially kelly willams he is doing good in this night. Next game SMB need to focus on good shot and good defense as well cause of they failed then the championship trophy goes to TNT.

Congratulations to TNT. Yeah, just 1 more win and they're the champ again for this conference. Well, for the next game, SMB has to do anything that they have to do or else that will be the final night for them and we're now having the closing of this current conference. While on the other news, Bay Area Dragons won against Terrafirma with a practice game. The BAD will play in the next PBA conference right?

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Looks like TNT is winning this game, they don't have Jason Castro on the floor but their defense has improve and they are getting easy shots, especially an open outside shots. There's still a time though, if SMB can have another big run, maybe this game will go to overtime again.

TNT win in game 5 and now a win away to claim another title in PBA.
I'm quiet disappointed on the plays of SMB tonight, it looks like they are off but the game is very close, bad for them they didn't able to take the lead again. Good to see TNT playing a good game even without their key player. SMB should do better on their next game or else, they'll miss the chance for another title. JMF should play well and the other key player of SMB, this is not the end yet. A back to back win for Chot Reyes, kudos!

It is a heartbreak that san miguel lose this very important game. Now TNT has solidified its momentum. They have won twice in a row against the beermen. Though they can stlll come back from this for sure.

I thought it will be an easy win to SMB when Castro was sidelined due to a bad fall, but the heart of TNT never falters. They even became more aggressive, and the defense was the one that killed smb. Kudos to Kelly, he is playing like a young gun again.

The Williams step up together with Poguy and Erram. They outscore the Beermen with the kind of aggressiveness that really gives them that big advantage; I don't know what happens to SMB, but instead of bringing the ball to Fajardo, they keep giving it to Tau and Cruz. Both do have a closer look at the basket, but the ball is not falling. We call it "Alat" SMB have that huge rally but are unable to convert those important baskets to tie or to make it closer.

While in TNT, they are all aggressive to make a basket or to grab the rebound and create a good play for the second chance point.

Congrats TNT! not a fan but they play harder than SMB today..

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It's a big win for TNT and all they need is 1 more win to claim the back to back champion. It is bad for SMB don't know what happen I also thought that they are the winner of this game 5 but not. All their play are controlled by the TNT players and especially kelly willams he is doing good in this night. Next game SMB need to focus on good shot and good defense as well cause of they failed then the championship trophy goes to TNT.

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