TNT 108- Magnolia 96
Magnolia only won the last quarter, it doesn't matter anyway because they don't have a big run for them to have a chance. TNT has controlled the game all in the first 3 quarters, so they have enough time to rest. Game 2 is a must-win by the Magnolia, they have to make the right adjustment so their defense will work.
They have to limit Mikey Williams who scored 26 points in this game.
I already feel bad in this game even if it is on the first half I know already that they can not win and you are right that mate they need to stop mikey willams in order to get closer or have a chance to win against TNT. Mikey willams is unstoppable in this game 26 points in the game is big contribution for the team. And if magnolia can not stop mikey willams for sure they have small percent of step in the finals.
Looks like the games today are one-sided game, SMB is also leading by double-digit, they are up 20 points now in the 4th quarter, so for sure this game 1 belong to the SMB. I like to assume that SMB vs TNT will be facing the Finals if Meralco and Magnolia will not respond in the 2nd game.