The result of Game 3 of the MPBL National Finals is the Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines beating the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards, 75-65. Zamboanga closed the gap in their best-of-five series to 2-1 as they look forward to tie the series on Game 4 this coming Monday, December 12, 2022.
Zamboanga City 75 - 65 Nueva Ecija
Jayvee Marcelino emerged as the hero for Zamboanga as he spread 22 points on 50% shooting, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal. He was later adjudged as the best player of the game.
Prior to the start of the game, his brother Jaycee Marcelino garnered the Season Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. Jaycee then proved that he deserved the MVP title by recording a near triple-double production of 9 points,10 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals to help the Family's Brand Sardines defend their homecourt and extend the series to at least 4 games.
Other notable players for the Family's Brand Sardines are Ralph Tansingco who dropped 5 triples to contribute 15 points. Chris Dumapig also scored in double figure with 10 points of his own.
Box Scores
Zamboanga 75: Jayvee Marcelino, 22, Tansingco 15, Dumapig 10, Jaycee Marcelino 9, Bautista 5, Jaime 4, Tabi 4, Eguilos 3, Palencia 2, Comia 1, Santos 0, Grimaldo 0, Lacastesantos 0, Mahari 0, Salim 0.
Nueva Ecija 65: Mabulac 15, Villarias 14, Balucanag 6, Bitoon 6, Collado 6, Juico 6, McAloney 6, Palma 4, Uyloan 2, Derige 0, Gabo 0, Arenas 0, Raymundo 0, Taganas 0, Manalang 0.