Cavitex held off surprised finalist Blackwater with veteran Jorey Napoles taking charge and delivering the crucial baskets to lift the Braves to a tense 20-18 victory in the PBA 3×3 Season 3 Third Conference Leg 6 honors Tuesday at Market! Market!
Napoles scored his team’s last three points while propelling the Braves’ come-from-behind triumph.
The Braves were staring at a 17018 deficit with still 1:14 in the game, but Napoles took matters in his own hands and carried his team to victory.
Napoles finished with 13 points as he nearly single handedly carried the brunt of the offense.
It was Cavitex’s first championship since ruling Legs 4 and 5 of the season’s First Conference.
With the win, the Braves bagged the P100,000 prize.
For Blackwater, it was a breakthrough showing as the team led by Wendell Comboy and teammates RJ Deles, Dariel Bayla and Rey Publico completed the franchise’s best finish in the league.
