SMC MIXERS: DEFENDING CHAMP OR SLUMP

The SanMig Coffee Mixers, defending champThe SanMig Coffee Mixers, defending champion of the import-laden Commissioner’s Cup of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), turns 0-2 on their win-loss record.

After a 4-point loss on their first game, they were dumped by the Petron Blaze Boosters on their second game losing by 20-plus margin.

Matt Rogers, an NBA veteran, has a good shooting touch but lacks inside presence and energy.

Matt Rogers is way far from the performance of the former SanMig Coffee Mixers import Denzel “Super” Bowles (Best import, 2012).

Denzel Bowles is still bounded with a contract a basketball team in China.

Hopefully, Matt Rogers can cope up with the intensity and defensive plays that the Mixers are known with.

If Matt Rogers’ presence will continue to be unfelt, this team ain’t going anywhere. Especially that James Yap continues to be inconsistent in his explosiveness since the semi-finals of last conference.

The sampayan brigade plus Matt Rogers must take over. The Backcourt (Barroca, Mallari, Simon) must blend just like 3-in-1. Mallari must improve his decision making and shooting attribute. Barroca must be confident in everything he does in the court. Simon, same with James Yap, he must be consistent.

A 0-2 win-loss record is not the best way to start defending a championship title. Denzel Bowles is far from helping the team. If SMC Mixers continues playing with Rogers, he must be felt offensively and defensively especially inside the paint.

For sure, SMC Mixers Planet is now chanting.

“We Want BOWLES!”