NBL Playoffs: Magic Stormers, Pearl Queens lock horns in game three

NBL Playoffs | Fixture

• Magic Stormers vs Pearl Queens – 7:00 PM
• JT Jaguars vs Nam Blazers – 9:00 PM
• UPDF Lady Tomahawks vs KCCA Leopards – 7:00 PM
• KCCA Panthers vs City Oilers – 9:00 PM
• Sommet vs Rezlife Saints – 8:00 PM

Magic Stormers and Pearl Queens are set to lock horns in the decisive game three of the National Basketball League playoffs at Abja Park, Naalya on Wednesday.

Magic Stormers secured a 51-38 victory against Pearl Queens in game one as last year’s semifinalists took the first foot in the race.

In game two, Pearl Queens tied the series 1-1 after securing a 54-41 victory in the game played at YMCA Court, Wandegeya on Sunday.

In game one, Stormers’ Maureen Amoding dropped several long shots beyond the paint, thus pushing the lead ahead to open the gap in the third quarter.

While in game one, Scovia Akello led the scoring chart with 16 points to lead the Queens, while for Stormers, it was a one-man show for Susan Eben, who dropped 17 points.

Pearl Queens have proved to be great in zonal marking, thus leaving the Stormers with the option of finding the long shot. Amoding found the right click in game one, but as a team the dropped three from 41 attempts.

The winner between the two sides will face JT Lady Jaguars (who beat defending champions JKL Lady Dolphins) in the semifinals of the ongoing NBL Playoffs.

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