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NBTC: Jalen Green, David Carlos battle to a draw in slam dunk contest

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/sports/03/23/20190323_nbtc.jpg"/><figcaption>Jalen Green skied high to be named co-champion in the 2019 NBTC All-Star Slam Dunk Contest. Handout photo</figcaption></figure></div>Jalen Green and David Carlos put on a show as they were hailed as co-champions in the dunk contest of the 2019 Chooks-to-Go NBTC All-Star on Saturday.Both dunkers gave it their all as they gave a treat to the delight of a packed SM Mall of Asia Arena crowd.Green and Carlos both scored perfect 50 points in the dunk-off, with the latter throwing down two balls one after the other and the former responding with a difficult behind-the-back one-handed slam that sent everyone on their feet.The two also brought the goods back in the championship round.Carlos unveiled his scorpion dunk, slamming the ball with his left hand, while also paying homage to judge Metta World Peace as he jumped over four people.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/03/22/19/nbtc-nu-lsgh-set-title-clash-anew">NBTC: NU, LSGH set title clash anew</a></li></ul>Meanwhile, Green converted on an off-the-bounce two-handed slam, as well as a forceful tomahawk jam off a lob from his FilAm Sports USA teammate Jaden Saunders.Kai Ballungay of FilAm Sports and viral dunker Darwin Cantong were also part of the field in the side event of the national championship for high school.Meanwhile, John Erolon of St. Louis of Don Bosco-Dumaguete reigned supreme in the 3-point shootout contest.Erolon drilled 16 points in the finals to edge out Ethan Galang of FilAm Sports USA who only had 13.Jasper Rentoy of AusPinoy also came away with the skills challenge title, blowing out Carl Tamayo of Nazareth School of National University in the championship match.(For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.)

Jalen Green and David Carlos put on a show as they were hailed as co-champions in the dunk contest of the 2019 Chooks-to-Go NBTC All-Star on Saturday.

Jalen Green and David Carlos put on a show as they were hailed as co-champions in the dunk contest of the 2019 Chooks-to-Go NBTC All-Star on Saturday.