Rivers Hoopers don move closer to di 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League title afta dem win Gboko City Chiefs 88-76 for Basketball Stadium for Port Harcourt on Game Day 3 of di Final Four playoffs. Di result make di host team remain di only unbeaten side as dem enter di final day of di competition.
Omar Abada lead di Kings Men wit 18 points, three assists and four three-pointers. Peter Olisemeka add 14 points, 12 rebounds and five assists, while Abel Offia contribute 14 points, six rebounds and four three-pointers. Marcus Thomas Jr top Gboko City Chiefs' scoring wit 27 points and six assists.
For di oda Game Day 3 fixture, Aso Skyhawks claim dia first win of di Final Four, as dem beat defending champions Maktown Flyers 72-64. Di result end Maktown hope to retain di title and give dem second straight defeat.
Paul Dibal lead di Skyhawks wit 19 points, eight rebounds and four steals, while Adekoya Jawad finish wit 15 points, three rebounds and four three-pointers for Maktown. Franklin Agunanwe add 11 points, 11 rebounds and two steals. Di Final Four go close on Tuesday, wit Aso Skyhawks face Gboko City Chiefs before Rivers Hoopers take on Maktown Flyers.
