In the ongoing PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals, Rey Nambatac of TNT faced a challenging Game 3, finishing without any points in a 116-102 defeat to Barangay Ginebra. This loss puts TNT behind 2-1 in the best-of-seven series. Nambatac, who had previously scored 19 points in Game 1 and 10 in Game 2, struggled primarily due to foul trouble, accumulating five fouls and being limited to just 17 minutes of play. Despite his scoreless outing, he managed to contribute five rebounds and three assists, highlighting his defensive effort during the game. Nambatac acknowledged the difficulties of playing catch-up, stating, "It’s hard to be down by 20 points and you have to stop players multiple times..." He expressed his determination to identify and rectify his defensive lapses before Game 4, scheduled for Wednesday. With the series at a critical juncture, Nambatac aims to bounce back and help his team even the series at 2-2, emphasizing the importance of maintaining discipline on the court.