Friday Preview and Prediction: PHX-TNT, BGSM-MAH

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Phoenix and TNT will break their tie this Friday, as Mahindra tries to do the unthinkable against Brgy. Ginebra San Miguel.

PHX-TNT

Jayson Castro came from the bench in his first two games this season but he was still the Blur with his 21.5 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists production. It will be interesting to see him battle a very hot Simon Enciso who averages 17.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 43.5% 3FG.



Prediction
TNT has a lot of advantage, according to the Team's Strengths and Weaknesses Analysis. They have the better bench, better 4th quarter production and a better paint scoring. That is enough for me, so I choose TNT.

BGSM-MAH

Mahindra shocked the whole PBA universe last Sunday when they almost gave San Miguel a heart attack. Their defense on that game was outstanding. If they can sustain that in this game, this could be a good one.

Prediction
Ginebra will win this one. With the disparity in terms of skills, Ginebra just need to simplify things and win the game.