Topic: 2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup - page 706. (Read 102425 times)

Looking at the game highlights it seems that this import is not showing his very best yet, his just warming up keep shooting outside and really nailing it. He's style reminds me of KD not forcing anything just purely talents. With the line up NLEX have this import will complete the competitiveness as he added scoring percentage.

Very impressive first game, if they will continue working like this sharing the ball and helping each others back it will be a good season for them.

have just watched in news now so we have no idea on how he played but since he was from the NBA surely he has a potential.
most of the imports that came from NBA create names on our local basketball so i am looking forward for what this can bring to the League .
can some tells whats the reason why Ashaolu replaced?sorry im not updated because of hectic schedule these past weeks

The import must be really good, in his first game he already gave a win to his team.
He finished with 45 points  from 15-28 shooting, and whats impressive also is his FT consistency, he was 12-13 tonight.

Imports no matter how good will need to adjust to the physicality and the kind of play in the PBA. You are right, Terrence Jones is a monster in the elimination round and almost unbeatable that we think the TNT Katropa would become champion that conference.

Too early to say but i think NLEX have seen something on Harris that can help towed them to the playoffs.

Great to see that we have a lot of great imports in the PBA, but I don't think even if he is really a great player it will help them win the championship.
We've seen enough what happen last conference, Terrence Jones was a monsters, he is bigger and he can really dominate but the SMB did a great job limiting him, the same will happen with this imports that we think will bring their team in the championship.

Things will be different in the finals, they might be good in playoffs but nothing beats SMB yet, so I don't want to judge in advance.

For me, they have both benefits in their own ways.

For North Port, they can give CStan more minutes to play and he can be their starting Center or Power Forward there since they got their Import. He is the top 1 pick and he isn't the top 1 for no reason. I'm an SMB fan and I know how he plays. He can shoot whatever position he has (circus shot) and he is a good defender and he defended Jones in Game 5 last conference where SMB got the win. He can now able to unleash his skills since he will have more minutes right now that he is in NP than he is on SMB. He is just a bit frustrated right now because the SMB management said earlier that they have no intentions to trade him but this happened.

For SMB, Tautuaa's minutes there will be limited because they've got a strong inside players already (JMF, Santos, Nabong). Mo will play center position in their 2nd Unit most probably but he can be in the PF position too with JMF in the center if they will play together on the court. Their chances of winning the Grand Slam increased but just a little percentage.

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I have watched a video on Youtube regarding how this Manny Harris played in different countries and he is a superb player and for me, he can match with McDaniels and Wells and he can be a Best Import candidate. Too early to speculate I think but his average when he played in some tournaments is at around 20-30 PPG which is superb. If he will play well in PBA, he and the NLEX will be a threat for sure and they have a chance to be champions.

What can you say about the new import of NLEX? He also played in the NBA and he is the replacement of Ashaolu.

https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/10/14/19/pba-nlex-taps-manny-harris-as-ashaolus-replacement
https://sports.inquirer.net/369838/legit-nba-talent-manny-harris-as-nlex-import-too-hard-to-pass-up-for-guiao

news pertaining to the import.

While all you’ve said is correct because this can make players permanently disabled but in so:cases this is publicity,and in basketball or in any part of life Good or Bad publicity is still giving high viewings.maybe this indefinite suspension will teach him now that he will lose his career if not changed the attitude and behavior inside the court.
Basketball needs clean games and we don’t tolerate people that may bring injuries to other players either Pinoys or Imports

They have a solid line up already, I think that move is like a downgrade of the team and they know despite of that, they are still the best team in the PBA. Prior to arrival of C stand, they have been winning championships already and as long as they have June Mar, they will remain the best team in the PBA in any conference.

SMB knows how to take advantage as always. Tau + the future pick is more enough to keep the solid lineup.

This trade will bring good minutes for CStan as he really deserve those quality minutes inside the court, being a good player doesn't mean that you should stay with your comfort zone, now that he's been traded he can showcase what he can share to his new team, just hope that the coaching staff of Batang Pier will maximize his presence and create good plays for him.

I know there are some SNEAKER HEADS in here!

Which player had the best sneakers of Week 3 in the Governors' Cup?



https://www.espn.com/basketball/pba/story/_/id/27841433/who-had-best-sneakers-week-3-pba-governors-cup

DYIP might win this game if they can maximize their imports game. Also Perez is the key for them to win, hopefully he is not in an off night game today.

That's probably one of the reasons, they are looking for a player that would fill up the position they really need the most.
Stand is not young anymore but he can't be a shadow of Fajardo forever as I am sure Fajardo will still play with the SMB for years since he is still 29 years old and he is still playing what is expected to him.

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Anyway, let's talk about the games today.

DYIP is +4.5 vs NLEX.. going with the underdog on this game, both ML and point spread.

Blackwater vs Magnolia +1.5... I will bet live on this game, if the Magnolia's import will not play, might be going against them. 

It's the followers of the PBA that will benefit from this blockbuster and shocking trade  and of course the two players involve will benefit also from this trade. CStand will have all the minutes he wants while Mo will have his championship rings as much as he wants lol.

They never mentioned in the article that SMB will get also a future draft pick from NorthPort which is the intriguing aspect of the trade, maybe SMB had already someone in sight in the future drafting.

I guess its for Stand, because he had a good attitude on his playing career and performance wise everything went so amazing. Although sometimes they lost in the game, but it doesn't mean he's not worth for his efforts. Even if he was traded with Mo, Stand will have more new opportunities with other prospected teams who could hire him. I think he's a big lost for SMB, and they've made the wrong decision of choosing Mo.

Big trade news for PBA fanatics.
Standhardinger was traded for Moala Tautuaa and he is not part of the SMB now but on his new team Globatport.

but let's discuss this.
Why on earth did SMB trade Standhardinger? Let's dig deeper

Who do you think will benefit on this trade, stand or mo?

We have a great game tonight between the SMB and the Ginebra, and the first half is already over with a score of 5-71 (ginebra leading).
Remember that SMB is still undefeated and they are a team that could go back even with big deficit.
However, I think I am going against with the SMB tonight as the line movement prior to the game favors the Ginebra.

In play line now. SMB +7.5,, I am going against them and taking the - points for the Ginebra here.
I have a feeling this will end a double digit win by the Ginebra.

I was not able to bet tonight but sorry for you loss mate, better luck next time as we gamblers never stop just to win.

The second game between the TNT and Northport, I think if I was able to bet,  would go with the TNT as they have  been rolling lately and though I am not aware of the 2nd game handicap but I'm pretty sure  Northport covered here.

OMG! Anyone saw that finish by PHOENIX? It should be an overtime but WTF?
What a finish by Garcia with the assist of Phelps. That was incredible. A very sad defeat for Rain Or Shine, they manage to tied the game with the score of 84 all at almost 2 seconds left.
Well, it's okay. Well played for both teams. Rain or Shine did their best tonight, I'll be more looking forward on this team, need more improvements on their defense and 3-point shootings.

The first game between North Port and TNT. TNT won the game 100-103. TNT remains undefeated in 5 games while North Port went down to 1-4 and they are 2nd to the last in the standings.

The second game is between Rain or Shine and Phoenix Pulse. I though the game will go to an overtime but their import Phelps see an open man and put a buzzer beater to win the game 86-84. Phoenix are now 2-4 while ROS are now 1-4.

What a game. Both of them are close. Your thoughts about the game those who watched .