Flop Analysis
Flop comes Ts‑9h‑5c rainbow, no flush or straight possible. We have A‑high + backdoor nut flush draw, no made hand. MP’s range is stronger here (overpairs, Tx, 9x, 5x, 98, 76), so checking is preferred; when we do bet, it’s mostly with a big polarized size, not a small stab. Checking keeps the pot under control, lets MP c‑bet their air, and avoids getting blown off our equity by a strong, condensed range.