As expected, SMC goes through the semis, over MERALCO ......
I see the improvement in Chris Ross' game ...... quick hands in the passing lanes & better recognition of teammates in scoring range. However, Ross just isn't lead PG material - extremely shaky perimeter shot, has two left hands when attempting layups, etc ..... indicative of a non-scorer.
Remember that Ross was drafted & quickly traded (for an ancient Paolo Mendoza) by an inept coach in Bo Perasol ...... which tells you a lot about both Ross & Perasol.
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ALASKA-SMC ....... this will be a great series. However, without a shadow of a doubt, expect some "favorable" calls for SMC from the refs, during crucial moments..... hope I'm wrong though.
I can't ever recall a high-profile matchup wherein SMC / BMEG didn't get the homecourt treatment from the refs ........ there's a long-standing joke among the PBA Filam community, that the reason that J.Yap's team always gets the refs calls, is due to Kris Aquino.