Nambatac leads TNT past Ginebra in Game 3

Rey Nambatac led TNT to an 87-85 victory over Barangay Ginebra in Game 3 of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup Finals on Wednesday, securing a 2-1 series lead.

Nambatac scored a playoff career-high 24 points and hit the go-ahead three-pointer with 30 seconds left to secure the win for TNT despite the absence of Jayson Castro.

Justin Brownlee left early due to a dislocated right thumb, while Rondae Hollis-Jefferson contributed 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists in his return after sustaining an injury.

TNT's victory was sealed by Glenn Khobuntin's crucial layup with 14.4 seconds remaining, followed by effective clock management to close out the game.

Game 4 of the best-of-seven series will take place on Friday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.