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From questionable calls, flopping, end-game heroics and twist and turns, this series already have it all. TNT succeeded in keeping it close and winning the game in the crunchtime after they forced Fajardo and Rhodes out of the court.My predictions for this finals was as inaccurate as ever. But, how about my deciding factors? Let us checked:
Deciding Factors: Game 4 - SMB vs TNT (97-102)
1. Free-throw Shooting (65% vs 62%)
2. Chris Ross (8 Points, 5 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 4 Turnovers)
3. Fastbreak Points (22 vs 16)
Verdict: Inaccurate
DECIDING FACTORS - GAME 5
1. Chris Ross
2. Fastbreak Points
3. Points in the Paint
I felt pretty bad that after I anointed Ross as unstoppable, he suddenly turned human. The decision making of Ross in game 4 was very fragile and his teammates were not hitting their shots.
Fastbreak points is still a key area in this series. According to coach Leo, they don't plan to make huge adjustments, which means they will continue to go for leak outs.
The biggest adjustment of TNT in game 4 was to go full-throttle with their size. It did not totally turn the tide in their favor, but it helped them win the previous match. San Miguel's frontline will be much prepared in game 5 and I don't think TNT will abandon their current strategy.
PREDICTION
I have this feeling that coach Leo Austria will not come up with enough adjustments to help his team out in game 5. I expect another close call that TNT will win.
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