Best Odds Center
best odds centre button
Click here!
Sport TV
watch live tv button
Click here!
to watch
Live FootBall
NPFL
Click here!
Live Scores
play watch Live Score button
Click here!

2024 NBBF Super 8: Hoops N’ Read maintain winning streak in straight win over Police Baton

Posted : 17 November 2024

Hoops N’ Read Basketball Club, on Match Day 2 of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) Men’s Premier League Final 8, placed Police Baton in the backseat in a cagey but thrilling match.


It was a bad day at the office for the Lagos State Police slamming and dunking lovers, as they gave away numerous loose balls, barely recorded any steals, and had poor defense to cap it all.

 

Watch NPFL Matches LIVE: https://www.africasport.net/livetv/nigeria


It was a low-scoring game, as both teams could only record 11 points in the first quarter, riddled with airballs and poor shots.


Hoops N’ Read managed to squeeze in a few dunks, while Police Baton, who played host, managed only two slams as the checking-point sides kept a tight defense, ending the quarter 4-7.


Hoops N’ Read slipped in the second quarter, dropping their level of performance to the delight of the Lagos force, who wasted no time in taking the quarter 22-18.


Hoops N’ Read responded strongly in the third quarter, turning the tables in their favor to open a 10-point margin, 32-42, with captain Tolani Buhari asking for more.


The final quarter signaled Hoops N’ Read’s ascension to the top of the group, as Tolani Buhari led his team to victory, keeping the pressure on Police Baton to win the tie 62-51.


The victory and the ascension to the top of the group left Buhari smiling and feeling proud of his teammates, as men who want to make it to the Basketball Africa League (BAL).


He praised his side, stating that this is only the beginning of their quest to the promised land — BAL, with many tests, trials, and roadblocks ahead.


One such test is the game against Gboko City Chiefs, a formidable side whom Tolani Buhari said his team will come with their antidote.


Gboko City Chiefs, the rulers of the Savannah Conference, were stunned 71-75 today (Friday) by Kano Pillars, a side that pushed them beyond their limits with a series of well-tailored passes and dunks with perfection.


Kano Pillars will now face Police Baton.


The biggest win on Match Day 2 was recorded by Rivers Hoopers over Kwara Falcons, 89-34, while Nile University inflicted the second defeat on Gombe Bulls, 56-53.

ADD A COMMENT :

Hot Topics

close button
Please fill captcha :