Ginebra will go up against Smart-Gilas while Air21 goes up against Talk and Text in a pair of semifinals matches that promises to go down the wire. Talk and Text and Smart-Gilas will have the luxury of being well-rested for the series. Both Ginebra and Air21 have momentum on their side as the two teams are coming off impressive wins in the quarterfinals.
I pick Ginebra to win over Smart-Gilas because Ginebra players are all capable of dishing out an excellent game on any given night. There are reports as well that Smart-Gilas will be missing the services of Marcus Douthit due to a hand injury. Without Douthit, Smart-Gilas is severely crippled at the center slot. Ginebra will have an easier time without Douthit manning the shaded area for Smart-Gilas.
I likewise pick Air21 over Talk and Text for the simple reason that I am for the underdog. Talk and Text remains formidable after finishing the eliminations on top. Coach Chot Reyes will surely devise ways to really clamp down on Air21's veterans. But Air21's second stringers have been performing well and contributing to Air21's cause. The entire Air21 squad is playing on a mission and could very well post an upset much like the way it did with Alaska.
With the four teams all capable of excellent basketball, fans can surely expect the games to be exciting. In the end, it will be a question of which teams are hungrier to win and make it to the finals. And the way I see it, Ginebra and Air21 are all pure heart in their quest for a seat in the finals.
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