Five point lead can be made up with a strong FS no doubt.
The lead, in my view, is fairly represented in the TES: I think Patrick's lead reflects solid +GOE on the transitions into his elements, including the flawed quad. Daisuke left some points on the table with a UR on the quad, less GOE on combo and a level 2 spin.
As for PCS, I'm OK with it being about even. Probably Dai has solid performance, choreography, and interpretation while Patrick is strong in skating skills and transitions. I agree it wasn't the best performance ever by either, so 8s seem about right. (I think some stellar performances would the average in the 9s.
The lead, in my view, is fairly represented in the TES: I think Patrick's lead reflects solid +GOE on the transitions into his elements, including the flawed quad. Daisuke left some points on the table with a UR on the quad, less GOE on combo and a level 2 spin.
As for PCS, I'm OK with it being about even. Probably Dai has solid performance, choreography, and interpretation while Patrick is strong in skating skills and transitions. I agree it wasn't the best performance ever by either, so 8s seem about right. (I think some stellar performances would the average in the 9s.