'This BAD mfker delivered': Fans chime in on intense Game 6 of the PBA Finals

Epic. Intense. Stressful. Words that can describe that stretch before you pop the question to your loved one. Or that time you were fully locked in killing that final game boss. These are also the words fans used to describe Game 6 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals between the Bay Area Dragons and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel.

Nice game. EPIC and INTENSE.

— ?¨ 𝓜𝓸𝓷𝓼𝓲𝓮𝓾𝓻 𝓢𝓮𝓱𝓾𝓷 ?¨ (@bubbasehun) January 11, 2023

Both team came out strong! Def one of d best games I have ever watched. BGSM did not own the game 6 but boy the hustle and the NSD is alive.
Bay Area really poisonous (positively) team but Ginebra has always the antidote, as they said u never lost a game, just ran out of time.

— wshwshwsh (@aesthetic9876) January 11, 2023

Sportswriter and analyst Quinito Henson credited Bay Area's shooting touch.

Bay Area gambled on 3 pt shot & it paid off as Dragons beat Ginebra 87-84 in Game 6 of PBA Coms Cup Finals before 22,361 fans at Araneta tonight-Ginebra took 18 more FG attempts but shot 37.5% compared to Dragons 44.3%-Bay Area hit 17 3s & Ginebra 7 & had more rebs 49-47

— Quinito Henson (@TheDeanQuinito) January 11, 2023

Plus the Dragons were simply bigger and got the edge in rebounds, 49-47.

And that final seconds wherein no one from ginebra can get the ball because smaller guys were in the court. So Bay Area had the advantage to get all the offensive rebounds. 🥲

— Champs in game 7 (@jamie_malonzo) January 11, 2023

Fans were in awe of Myles Powell, who is now 9-0 in the PBA.

MYLES POWELL thinking shooting from 3 for BAY AREA DRAGONS is like playing in the SIXERS last season with HARDEN, MAXEY

— Paolo Mendoza (@ImPaoloMendoza) January 11, 2023

The American import never played in the PBA playoffs and didn't play against Ginebra in the elimination. He still delivered.

All these bay area dragons players are likeable ngl.

Finally got to watch Myles Powell perform infront of a real crowd. This bad mfker delivered.

20,000 fans.

Now imagine doing that infront of 40-50k on Sunday. 49k rooting against you 1k fans or even less

— CHAOS McBlur💨 (@McBlur2) January 11, 2023

They call the Bay Area Dragons BAD, and they mean that in grudging acknowledgement.

Man, you're a bad bad man on the court. That game was really exciting and intense. I hope you guys can stay in the league for a long time.

— whyiamvino ? (@izzobean) January 12, 2023

Jokes aside, Myles Powell shooting off the DHO is one of the scariest things I’ve seen in a while.

— Ize (@izeizeflo) January 12, 2023

Great game last night. Im really impressed bro. Ginebra fan here. Still #NSD

— R.a (@jisooyeaaahh) January 12, 2023

Maybe Myles Powell can play in the PBA again.

Hi Idol Myles, i hope someday you'll play again in d PBA if your contract expires @ Bay area

— RaYan A (@RaymondAhorro1) January 12, 2023

Some though were not too impressed with Coach Tim Cone's end-of-quarter plays.

Tim Cone got schooled by Goorjian in the 4th Q. Goorjian made excellent adjustments, while Cone was "nganga." They let this one get away. #PBAFinals #NSD #Ginebra

— JD Quirante (@jdkeyrants) January 11, 2023

Not all Ginebra fans were bitter though. Bay Area was really just that tough and the Gin Kings not named Justin Brownlee would have to step up.

Credits sa defense ng Bay Area Dragons, no choice naman si Japs kundi itira ung bola, dying secs na eh. Ganyan naman talaga ibang Ginebra fans, pag talo, sisi dito sisi doon. Madalas, nagiging instant coach pa at player. 🤦 https://t.co/8CxOHlSpXW

— ?? ?a?? ?? ????? (@JhunePerez) January 11, 2023

Man, because of you and your team, the finals became much more interesting. You guys are great players with great management and coaching staffs. I have to prepare myself for the possibility that my team, Ginebra, might end up in second place. Still #NSD

— VeniVidiVici (@Nvrsyd) January 12, 2023

ginebra’s loss tonight is definitely because of those bunch of missed opportunities, no rebounds, & it’s just literally justin brownlee vs the whole bay area. locals really need to step up if they want to win game 7.

but hirap din naman bay area obviously soooo we’ll see

— daisy (@theyseerei) January 11, 2023

Or maybe they just didn't want to make the trip all the way to Bulacan for the winner-take-all Game 7 on Sunday. And Cone, the master of adjustments, would need to find an answer to Powell.

I really wanted @barangayginebra to win Game 7 of the @pbaconnect Finals. But the guard-heavy team has no match to NBA young vet Myles Powell. Haayy..

— Mark Lamsen (@mark_lamsen) January 11, 2023

Mga Tanong ko din yan. Pero it is what it is. Sabi nga ni Tim Cone, “yesterday ended last night.” Ginebra will bring its A+++++++++ game on Sunday. WE BELIEVE IN NSD. GINEBRA FOREVER

— JanyBrown32 (@Jbrown3212) January 12, 2023

Something's gotta give in Game 7, with Justin Brownlee unbeaten in a finals series as a Ginebra import. Can the Commissioner's Cup Best Import summon more strength to play another herculean game?

wala akong masabi kay justin brownlee halos binigay nya lahat .gusto nya talaga mag champion hay sayang talaga atin ang game 7 ..letss gooo

— ronald crispino (@ronaldcrispino) January 11, 2023

The last time a PBA Finals Game 7 was played at the Philippine Arena with Barangay Ginebra was the 2017 Governors' Cup against Meralco. The Gin Kings won that too, according to PBA statistician Fidel Mangonon III. Powell though is also undefeated as a Bay Area reinforcement.

On the other side, Justin Brownlee of @barangayginebra has not yet lost a Finals series in the @pbaconnect. And Ginebra has yet to lose at the Philippine Arena.

— Jay P. Mercado (@jaypmercado) January 11, 2023

Whether you're a Never Say Die follower of Ginebra or a new fan of the efficient Bay Area, they all agree that Game 7 will be a mammoth one.

Theres gonna be tons of TEARS in SUDDEN DEATH WINNER TAKE ALL GAME 7 thats for sure from fans and players of both teams, this gonna be by far most MAMMOOTH GAME 7 FINALS in PBA HISTORY with 60,000 fans gathered to watch & witness including me.wew @pbaconnect @OneSportsPHL

— DR_94FT. (@N_E_L_Y_O) January 12, 2023

What a ballgame! An instant classic.. Finally we saw the much anticipated Myles Powell v Justin Brownlee match up! The best two words in sports - GAME SEVEN! Lets get it on!

— JEYPI (@JAYPEE21) January 11, 2023

Now the question is, when will ticket sales open?

helloo, may nakakaalam ba dito if kailan ticket selling para sa game 7 ng pba? gshsjssk

— hannah7 (@love_kingRM) January 12, 2023

Here's to hoping there are fewer, er, zero scalpers this time.