TNT wasted no time in reclaiming its lost glory a week ago.
With vengeance in their eyes, the Tropang Giga dominated Leg 5 of the PBA 3×3 Second Conference on Tuesday, securing an emphatic 21-13 victory over Pioneer Elastoseal at Ayala Mall Fairview Terraces.
Almond Vosotros and his team needed less than 10 minutes to defeat the Katibays and secure the championship, along with the P100,000 prize money.
TNT initiated a 9-3 run, turning a tight game into a 14-7 lead, and never looked back.
Vosotros sealed the victory with a two-pointer at the 1:43 mark, securing TNT’s fourth title in five legs of the conference.
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Chester Saldua, Samboy De Leon, and Vosotros each contributed six points, while Ping Exciminiano added three in a well-balanced scoring effort for the Tropang Giga under coach Mau Belen.
Earlier, TNT avenged its loss to Leg 4 ruler MCFASolver by eliminating the guest team in the semifinals with a 21-18 victory.
Pioneer Elastoseal, claiming the runner-up purse of P50,000, reached the finals with an 18-16 win over Northport in an unexpected semifinals matchup.
MCFASolver secured third place by defeating Northport with a score of 21-15, earning the Tech Centrale a prize of P30,000.
The Scores:
TNT (21) – Vosotros 6, Saldua 6, De Leon 6, Exciminiano 3.
Pioneer Elastoseal (13) – Baltazar 4, Morido 4, Villamor 3, Mocon 2.
