Comments on: KL Dragons: “Slingers will have to do their job and we will do ours.”

By: Hanoi-Tengiz Oil Russia

Hanoi-Tengiz Oil Russia — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:04:53 +0000

ESPN televised on saturday at 4pm, again replay on sunday at 9am.
Patriots games air on local channels.

I doubt if weekdays playoff can still televised over ESPN?

The owner of KL dragons are giving all out support for their teams. They are commercially complete packages, they have anthem,rappers/singers, bands,cheerers etc.

I watch Slingers Vs Satri Muda for their first encounter on Singapore stadium, i was even surprised that indons dominate the local crowd, more than the filipinos does it to local/singaporeans when Patriots vs slingers.

By: lrangels

lrangels — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:44:43 +0000

@tartakobsky. You are right! Slingers get first place and home court advantage throughout the playoffs (including finals). Please refer to my post here from “January 20, 2010 at 11:22 pm” for more.

@mart. There are video highlights from the ABL on YouTube, which is owned by the ABL. It’s actually the closest I can get from watching these games.

By: mart

mart — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:30:57 +0000

@les,

Thanks. There should be an alternative if they can’t do that.

Maybe the ABL (not the fans using a cell phone, ordinary video cam), should tape the game. And then upload it on their website.

Even if there are no commentators (sometimes it;’s better to hear fan reactions and on court sounds. I had a headache once listening to 1 broadcaster – my brain had a hard time processing what he is saying – I thought I have some instant tumor then – I suddenly have a lump at the back of my head – and I’m not joking).

By: Les

Les — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:33:36 +0000

@mart I was told that all the playoff games will be televised live. But don’t take my word for it, cos it seems even though the listings will say there will be a game on ESPN, it doesn’t necessarily happen sometimes. Not sure why that happens.

By: tartakobsky

tartakobsky — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:14:41 +0000

so in tie breaks, they will look for head to head match-ups

so if patriots lose and slingers win, slingers will get top spot

By: lrangels

lrangels — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:48:36 +0000

@tartakobsky. I forgot to add, the Barracudas own the tie-break (2-1) over the Dragons.

By: lrangels

lrangels — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:47:38 +0000

@tartakobsky, if both Brunei and KL lost their respective assignments this weekend, the Barracudas get the last playoff spot.

By: tartakobsky

tartakobsky — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:15:37 +0000

if both KL and Brunei win or lose their games this weekend how will they break the tie for 4th place?

By: mart

mart — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:50:31 +0000

Malaysian coach did the scouting report for Coach Arsego. = D
He’s going all-out for a Slingers win.

I like the Barracudas better (better than Patriots) but i would be sad if KL does not reach the Finals. They have a tremendous crowd support. Would be nice to see SMB and KL in the finals mainly because of the crowd attendance.

Any televised ABL game lately (Cable channel or even philippine tv5)?

If the playoff games are still not televised, we should get worried about the viability of the league.

Maybe an ASEAN company should have a pay per view web cast of the games.

By: Dora LeBlanc

Dora LeBlanc — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:05:10 +0000

GRRRRRREAT Article Red Hoops!! Yea, i was kinda bummed with no box scores on FIBA buut what can you do? Its not like their going to be accurate anyway!! lol Way to go guys and coaching staff for placing Singapore Slingers in the #2 slot!! For those that say Slingers cant/wont win the championship~~~~ WAIT FOR THE FAT LADY TO SING!!~~~