TNT eyes 3x3 follow-up leg crown

MANILA, Philippines — TNT sets out to post a franchise milestone in the PBA 3x3 Season 3 Third Conference after ending a rare spell outside the winner’s circle last week.

Finishing seventh in the first two legs and runner-up in the next two, the Triple Giga marked their return to the top by toppling hat trick-seeking Meralco in their duel for Leg 5 honors, 21-18.

If they can score a follow-up triumph in the sixth leg that kicks off today at the Market! Market!, coach Mau Belen’s troops can give the TNT franchise a record-extending 20th leg win overall.

And it’s going to be a clash of the titans in the final elimination day of the Women’s PBA 3x3 Invitational.

The Dream and Lady Sailors face each other at 12 noon, with the No. 1 seed heading to the knockout stage at stake in the marquee matchup.

Bannered by hotshot Kaye Pingol, Uratex is currently on top of the standings with a perfect 4-0 record, while just behind at second place is Philippine Navy led by former UAAP Finals MVP Trixie Marie Antiquera with a 3-0 slate.

Kat Quimpo, the former head coach of the Ateneo Lady Blue Eagles, calls the shots for the Dream, while Ewon Arayi, the former Gilas Pilipinas women’s team captain, mans the sideline for the Lady Sailors.