Friday, July 10
•Magic Stormers 51-38 Pearl Queens
•Victoria Crocs 61-53 UCU Canons
Saturday, July 11
•UCU Lady Canons Vs KIU Rangers – 10am
•KCCA Leopards Vs UPDF Lady Tomahawks – 12pm
•JT Lady Jaguars Vs JKL Lady Dolphins – 2pm
•Rezlife Saints Vs Sommet – 4pm
•City Oilers Vs KCCA Panthers – 6pm
Magic Stormers claimed Game One of their National Basketball League playoff quarterfinal series with a deserved 51-38 victory over Pearl Queens on Friday at YMCA Court in Wandegeya.
The fifth seeds, who lost both regular-season meetings against Pearl Queens, are now one win away from reaching the semifinals.
Stormers made a flying start, taking the opening quarter 19-8, but managed only three points in the second period as Pearl Queens fought back to level the scores at 22-22 by halftime.
Coached by John Omondi, Stormers regained control after the break, winning the third quarter 12-9 before opening the fourth with a decisive 10-1 run on their way to victory.
Maureen Amoding led the way with 11 points, shooting 3-for-9 from beyond the arc, while Eve Nakimuli and Joy Nekesa Mupalia grabbed 13 rebounds apiece.
Pearl Queens failed to produce a double-digit scorer, with Jane Chisome Iriele (7 points), Djenabo Ballo (6) and Jamila Nansikombi (5) their top contributors.
The third seeds were undone by 32 turnovers and endured a miserable shooting night from long range, missing all 26 of their three-point attempts.
Pearl Queens must now win Game Two on Sunday to force a decisive third game. A defeat would end their season.
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