TNT keeps PBA 3x3 dominance

TNT kept its mastery of the PBA 3x3 grand finals Sunday night.

The Triple Giga rode on the hot hands of Gryan Mendoza, before Almond Vosotros nailed the gameclincher against top seed Cavitex, 21-18, to retain the First Conference championship at the Ayala Malls Market! Market!

TNT trailed early on 7-12, but Mendoza found his range and waxed hot, putting the team in front, 18-17, heading into the final two minutes of the thrilling match.

From there, Vosotros took care of business and hit the winning basket that secured the franchise’s fifth straight conference title and the P750,000 prize money that went with it.

“Definitely, this is just a testament on how good this team is,” said champion coach Mau Belen at the conclusion of the opening conference of Season 3.