The Meralco Bolts made positive it will not be one other bridesmaid end for them as they defeated Platinum Karaoke, 21-16, to rule the second leg of the PBA 3×3 competitors on Thursday on the Ynares Sports activities Area in Pasig Metropolis.
The Bolts beforehand bowed to the TNT Tropang Giga within the finals of the primary leg.
By the way, Meralco beat TNT within the semifinals spherical earlier within the day to punch a ticket to the finals towards Platinum, who escaped the Limitless Appmasters of their respective semis bracket, 21-16.
Luis Gonzaga led the cost for Meralco, ending with seven factors whereas Joseph Sedurifa chipped in six markers. In the meantime, Chris De Chavez powered Platinum Karaoke with 11 factors.
Previous to the finals, Meralco wrapped up the preliminary spherical with a 2-1 card in Pool B, grabbing wins towards the Limitless Appmasters (21-19) and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel (21-12). The membership, nevertheless, fell prey to Terrafirma, 14-17.
The Bolts additionally bested the San Miguel Beermen within the quarterfinals spherical, 21-12, en path to the semifinals assembly with Mau Belen-mentored TNT.
Meralco will bag a complete of P100,000 for the win. —JST, GMA Information
The scores:
Meralco Bolts 21 – Gonzaga 7, Sedurifa 6, Maiquez 5,Batino 3.
Platinum Karaoke 16 – De Chavez 11, Dehesa 2 Alabanza 2, Andrada 1.