Semi-Finals Game Prediction "get ready for the showdown" TNT vs GIN
Talk N Text vs Ginebra - This showdown will push these two teams to its limits. Let us break down the starters and key players.
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Possible Starters
Terrence Jones - O CENTER Greg Slaughter - X
Troy Rosario - O Power Forward Japeth Aguilar - O
Anthony Semerad - X Small Forward Justine Brownlee - O
Roger Pogoy - O SG/Guard Stanley Pringle - O
Jason Castro - O Guard LA Tenorio - O
Key Players
Ryan Reyes Scottie Thompson
Don Trollano Mark Caguioa
David Semerad Joe Devance
Jay Washington Aljon Mariano
Surprise Box
Brian Heruela Tey-tey Teodoro
Yousef Taha Raymond Aguilar
Marion Magat Prince Caperal
Ken Bono *Jeff Chan
Frank Golla *Jared Dillinger
John Carlo Casino *Art Dela Cruz
*Injured but with possibilities of returning to the lineup.
The showdown of Talk N Text and Ginebra is dead-even from the possible starters to the key players except for the "surprise box".
Talk N Text's main source of offense this season with team consultant Mark Dickel is the 3-point shots and perimeter shooting. Talk N Text's starting 5 can all shoot from beyond the arc and if they get hot, Ginebra will be in a world of trouble.
The problem now of Talk N Text is that their weakness was already revealed during the Alaska series both on offense and defense, credit to the genius coaching of Alaska. For sure coach Tim Cone will exploit it and that will be the slight edge for Ginebra to win this best of 5 series. Another advantage for Ginebra, no one can guard Justin Brownlee on the SF position because of his quickness while Ginebra has Devance, Aguilar, and Slaughter that can take turns on Terrence Jones and somehow limit him.
Definitely, Ginebra has an advantage if Chan, Dela Cruz, and Dillinger will return but it is still uncertain.
On the flipside for Talk N Text, thanks again to Alaska, they can now prepare for an alternative "Plan B". It can change the complexion of the game to their advantage and set up the offense much better. If Ginebra cannot close out the shooters fast, Talk N Text can pull an upset.
PBIO Series prediction Winner - Talk N Text
Series Winner - Talk N Text
Talk N Text vs Ginebra & San Miguel vs Rain or Shine