TNT turned to Samboy de Leon and Chris Exciminiano when the going got rough to post a 21-19 win over Meralco in overtime to rule the opening leg of the Philippine Basketball Association 3×3 Season 2 First Conference at Robinson's Place Antipolo.
The victory was worth P100,000 for TNT, which drew premium points in extra period from De Leon and Exciminiano.
Almond Vosotros could have wrapped it all up for TNT in regulation but his buzzer-beater didn't fall, giving Meralco the chance to upend the fancied team.
Vosotros led TNT with nine points while Exciminiano chipped in eight for the squad that captured its sixth leg crown dating back to the cagefest's inaugurals.