Rivers Hoopers moved closer to the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League title with an 88-76 victory over Gboko City Chiefs at the Basketball Stadium in Port Harcourt on Game Day 3 of the Final Four playoffs. The result kept the hosts as the only unbeaten team heading into the final day of the competition.
Omar Abada led the Kings Men with 18 points, three assists and four three-pointers. Peter Olisemeka added 14 points, 12 rebounds and five assists, while Abel Offia contributed 14 points, six rebounds and four three-pointers. Marcus Thomas Jr topped Gboko City Chiefs' scoring with 27 points and six assists.
In the other Game Day 3 fixture, Aso Skyhawks claimed their first win of the Final Four, beating defending champions Maktown Flyers 72-64. The result ended Maktown's hopes of retaining the title and handed them a second straight defeat.
Paul Dibal led the Skyhawks with 19 points, eight rebounds and four steals, while Adekoya Jawad finished with 15 points, three rebounds and four three-pointers for Maktown. Franklin Agunanwe added 11 points, 11 rebounds and two steals. The Final Four closes on Tuesday, with Aso Skyhawks facing Gboko City Chiefs before Rivers Hoopers take on Maktown Flyers.
