Davao team ‘Tatluhan’ champion

Team Tenorio-Davao reigned supreme in the 2018 Ginebra San Miguel 3×3 Tapang ng Tatluhan National Finals over the weekend, clipping Team Jamito-Nueva Ecija, 18-16 in overtime at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Jummel Perdido drilled in the game-winning long bomb as his side claimed the P50,000 cash prize.

Perdido uncorked seven points on his way to being named as the Tournament MVP.

His brother Jayven Perdido added five points in the triumph, while Alexzan Pamugas also got five. Mark John Luceno scored one in the win.

Team Tenorio-Davao played catch-up all game long, staring at a 10-7 deficit at one point as Team Jamito-Nueva Ecija preserved its three-point cushion.

But the Davaoeños clamped down on the Novo Ecijanos, before Pamugas tied the game at 15 with a booming two-pointer.

Team Jamito-Nueva Ecija had a chance to win the game as Nelson Caduco took the line.

But he missed both of his foul shots, giving Team Tenorio-Davao the golden chance which it did not squander.

Joel Cabunoc carried the runner-up with eight points, while Caduco got six in the losing cause.

Alexander Satunda also had a pair as Rogelio Raqueno went scoreless, but Team Jamito-Nueva Ecija will still take home the P25,000 consolation prize.