They still got that handicap even Meralco already win twice but it's more on the gambler's analysis and how they will play with the bookies, I guess it's another low scoring game as Meralco really play well with their defense, not unless SMB start bring TR7 back and adds up the offensive threat not sure but according to some social media post it's TR7 who choose not to play as he's still injured not sure if how true is that, but if ever that SMB will bring him in, the chance for JMF to catch that easy short jumpshot as TR7 can attract the defense and just drop that ball to JMF, something that I don't see with all those guards who are playing right now, they are more on trying to score, I'm expecting Cruz and TR7 if ever they both being use this coming game 4.
The other players of SMB needs to step up, last time during their championship run, we've seen players like Cruz and Trollano who are making big contributions in the series. But here, it seems like they struggled a lot, especially J. Cruz who only scored 7 points last game from 2-10 shooting. the 3 point shooting of SMB in game 3 was fine as they have 43%, which is high, but look at their attempts, they only had 72 while 84 for Meralco, so I guess this is another low scoring game especially for SMB. I think SMB also need to limit their turnovers, they had 15 last game.
Yeah, that's the reason why I brought their names as I see their productions seems they are not in that same caliber as how they help the squad the last time they trip to the finals, they've been limited I'm not sure because of how Meralco played thier defense or becuase of that JMF design play that's why they are limited touching the ball, they need to be more aggressive here as they need to win to avoid that 3-1 Meralco leading the series.
I like to see them taking those outside shots not just from Lassiter and some from Perez but also from Cruz, Ross and whoever shooters who will play they need to contribute if they want to tie this series.
SMB were able to even the series with a big win 110-101.. First time they score that high in this series, so I think they already found their rthym and might continue their great shooting next game. SMB's 2nd unit outscored the bench of the Meralco, something the SMB has been lacking in the past few games.
Names like;
Romeo 7
Manuel 8
Cruz 5
Trollano 8
These numbers are already big enough to help the team in this big win, so hopefully they'll continue to build thier confidence as the series are now down to the best of 3. I didn't finish watching the game but it should be JMF who is the best player. Also, just a little information from those who didn't watch the whole game, Newsome here had a career high with 40 points.
