PBA 3X3 tournament officially begins

The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) carves out history today, (Nov. 19) after formally launching its 3×3 tournament at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.

All 13 pioneer teams in the opening leg will immediately see action in what promises to be a busy day of three-a-side basketball starting at 2:00 p.m.

The tournament did away with the usual opening ceremony as the 17-game schedule for the day kicks off.  The Purefoods TJ Titans face the highly-touted Fil-Am Brandon Rosser and the Limitless Appmaters in Pool A.

Guest teams Zamboanga Valientes led by veteran and former PBA Best Player of the Conference Mac Cardona takes on title contender Platinum Karaoke in another Pool A matchup at 2:25 p.m.

The game is played for a period of 10 minutes, with the first team to score 21 points emerging as the winner.

Barangay Ginebra opens action in Pool B as it takes Sista Super Sealers at 2:50 p.m. followed by the game between the Larry Fonacier-led Cavitex Braves against another guest team Pioneer Pro Tibay in Pool C at 3:15 p.m. (PBA) – bny

 

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