Agdao, Calinan do or die Game 3 on Friday

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Agdao, Calinan do or die Game 3 on Friday



The deciding Game 3 between Agdao District and Calinan District on Friday (June 26) is expected to be a war as both teams go all for the marbles for the 4th Duterte Basketball League (DBL) title.


Defending champ Agdao and Calinan collide in the deciding match of their best of three title showdown at 3:00 p.m. at the Davao City Police Office covered court.


Supporters of both barangay teams are expected to fill up the venue to rafters in the winner-take-all match in hand.


Calinan forged a rubber match game following a 91-89 victory in Game 2 last Sunday. Agdao won Game 1, 99 - 94.


"We won Game 2 and now we have a chance to snatch the title from Agdao in Game 3. We will do it, " Calinan district team manager Barangay councilor Jaime Macatual said.


But he and the entire team members knew it was tough closing out Agdao,which won the title last year with the same line up and had a sterling campaign this year.


Calinan, which is determined to end its three years title drought on its first finals appearance, is expected to maintain its game plan by employing tough defense to the offense oriented Agdao squad.


Armed with vast experience, Agdao know exactly what to expect in situation like this.


"We will do everything to keep the crown, " said Agdao team manager Nicanor Ortiz, Barangay Leon Garcia administrator.


MVP candidates Dela Pena brothers, Gerson and Rya, are expected to come out big for Agdao which is bent on getting a back to back title.


Calinan will put its hands full on Game 2 hero Roselio Alconcor who shone in the series.


Alconcor hit the winning basket with 5.2 seconds left in Game 2 that kept Calinan's title bid alive.


Expected also to deliver the goods for Calinan are Michael Cayanong, Ruben Mariaga and Dodoy Tocmo.