Just not enough for SMB although they have a huge run in the 4th quarter. Anyway, it's just one game, regardless of the total points the TNT won, they are happy now but SMB will not allow them to win easily, so expect a good game 2 game for the SMB, and hopefully the refs will come to play as well.
Only point away not bad for both teams, they show fans how competition really is when facing the same level of competitor. I like the idea of using the old squad the blend really there. The veteran stars get to play longer time and only Romeo and Perez shared some minutes, a battle of good coaching strategy and the system that will engage each player inside the court.
This series is more interesting as it's a just like playing the finals and you are really fighting hard to win the title.
Game 2 will be another hard time for both squad, as one will want to have a good edge while the other team will try to tie the series up and make sure that they won't be left with a huge gap..
Romeo has still not exploded, maybe not 100% yet but I have a feeling once he starts finding his rhythm, he will lead the SMB to win.
There's no schedule yet for the next game, good for them as they can relax as this is probably a long series that both teams will adjust in order to win.
Next game is a win for SMB and probably Meralco on the other match up, that would make the series both tide at 1-1.
He's not yet in his rhythm coaching staff knows that so they limit his playing time, Romeo as expected to compete once he's completely recovered. His numbers always compensate the entire team.
SMB just test the water, coming back next game might be very possible, they will try to win back and make sure that the series will go back to square one.
Giving TNT 2 game lead might hurt SMB, it's coach Chot who's handling the team very different from those who handled when he left.