I definitely agree with your pick. I also trust the TNT to come back and beat the Bolts. Meralco was lucky in the first half, but once TNT's shooting is on rhythm, they can come back and might even win in double digits.

As of now, TNT is already leading the game with 72-68 score.

Meralco Bolts won the over time they do a good run and a tight Defense made their day good and happy. For the TNT tropa they have already a chance to win the game if the last two free throw in the final seconds will shoot but sad to say only one and turn into overtime. Now the current standing is 1-1 which pretty good for both teams to make an adjustment to became a stronger team in their upcoming 3rd game. Congratulation for the winners who but meralco.

Can you believe the odds?

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The SMB vs ML odds are very interesting. I mean, SMB is down big, so they should at least be at 3.00 odds. I don't understand, it looks like someone is expecting a miracle tonight and wants SMB to beat Ginebra.

The combination of Brownlee and Standhardinger is just too much for the SMB to handle. Standhardinger is most of the time being defended by Tautuaa, and he can't defend him because of CStand's craftiness when it comes to shooting. I mean we've seen him shooting some circus shots and some unexpected shots. No wonder why he is currently the leading MVP candidate. Both CStand and Brownlee got 32 points while Brownlee is just 3 assists away from getting that triple double.

In Game 3, expect the Beermen to win. It's not a certainty, but I don't think that the SMB will just let themselves get swept against their sister team.

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As for the first game, I can feel the frustration towards Hollis-Jefferson's face because of his missed free throw in the dying seconds of the game. He has the opportunity to take the lead in the final seconds thru 2 free throws. Missed one and the one went in to tie the ball game then it went to overtime. I mean what if he didn't miss that free throw then they are now leading 2-0, but instead that missed free throw made the series tied at one a piece, and that's the first loss of Hollis-Jefferson this season.

McDaniels is just a monster on this game scoring 39 points with 20 rebounds as well. Newsome isn't having a good night as well scoring 5 points, but Black scored 28 points. I just hope that Hodge is ok after that not-so-good fall in the final seconds of the game.

TNT had a chance to win the game if only Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was able to make both of his free throws in the dying seconds of the 4th quarter. The game was pushed to overtime and the Meralco won the game. It was a good game overall and props for TNT for making a comeback after a huge deficit and making it a close game in the end.  It is now a tied series. I thought this will be TNT all the way but Meralco proves that they can give TNT a good fight. I wonder what the odds for the next game will be.

I agree with you that TNT should have decent odds, and I'm sure everyone will be betting on them. I think the problem here is the inconsistency of their import, who had some words before about being challenged by Brownlee. However, I don't think he can beat JB. I heard during the game that he was injured, and that's probably one of the reasons why he has not contributed much, unlike in Game 1.

The comparison will be more notice if TNT and Gin kings will meet in the finals, I mean Brownlee has been a crowd favorite, and he doesn't just get that because he was in Gin kings uniform but he earned that respect and love from the fans because of what he do and the help that he bring for this team.

In terms of game 3 between TNT and Bolts, both are capable as they've got players who can produce good offense and push their way to win games. It's already semi-finals, so what we expect?

Both teams, even a sister company, will try it hard to win and push their way to the finals.

It's because Brownlee is always involving his teammates. Aside from being a consistent scorer, he's not just focused on it but rather taking advantage of his teammate's respective role specialty. It's the same reason why Brownlee is even more preferred by most PH basketball communities to be the primary naturalized player in Gilas compared to Jordan Clarkson.

Looks like there's no chance for SMB to bounce back at the series. Ginebra is currently on the highest level. Their experience beating the dominant EASL foreign team, Bay Area Dragons, really turned them into a team-to-beat in the whole league.

I have a big feeling that Ginebra will continue to dominate every season. They might break records either in the All-Filipino Cup or conferences where imports are allowed. I don't know if Brownlee will be allowed to play in the All-Filipino Cup, but even if he isn't, I still believe that Ginebra is the best team. Everyone is improving in that team, and we can also notice the improvement of C. Stand. That guy could be the next JMF.