Creamline Cool Smashers forced the finals of the 2023 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference to a do-or-die Game Three.

The Cool Smashers bested the Petro Gazz Angels in five sets, 18-25, 25-16, 25-18, 23-25, 15-6, on Tuesday, March 28, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Michele Gumabao finished with 21 points while Tots Carlos registered 20 points to lead Creamline to victory in Game Two and equalize the best-of-three series.

Rem Palma provided 16 points and Aiza Maizo-Pontillas finished with 15 markers to pace the Angels.