APR BBC moved one step closer to retaining the Rwanda Basketball League title after defeating Patriots BBC 94–87 in Game 2 of the Cheetah Energy RBL Playoffs Finals at BK Arena on Thursday night. The victory gives APR a 2–0 lead in the best-of-seven championship series, with the first team to reach four wins set to lift the title. APR had also won Game 1 convincingly, beating Patriots 117–91. Unlike the opening game, Patriots started strongly and stayed within touching distance throughout the contest. APR led 25–24 after the first quarter and went into halftime with a 49–44 advantage. Patriots

APR BBC moved one step closer to retaining the Rwanda Basketball League title after defeating Patriots BBC 94–87 in Game 2 of the Cheetah Energy RBL Playoffs Finals at BK Arena on Thursday night.

The victory gives APR a 2–0 lead in the best-of-seven championship series, with the first team to reach four wins set to lift the title. APR had also won Game 1 convincingly, beating Patriots 117–91.

Unlike the opening game, Patriots started strongly and stayed within touching distance throughout the contest. APR led 25–24 after the first quarter and went into halftime with a 49–44 advantage. Patriots won the third quarter 21–20, but APR responded in the final period, outscoring its opponents 25–22 to secure the seven-point victory.

Leonard Craig Randall II once again played a key role for APR, finishing with 18 points, six assists, two rebounds and three steals. Patriots were led by Garba Chingka Kennedy, who produced 26 points and 15 rebounds. APR also had a significant advantage from three-point range, making 15 three-pointers compared with Patriots’ eight.

The two teams will meet again in Game 3 on Saturday, August 22, at BK Arena, with Patriots needing a victory to stay alive in the series, while APR will be looking to move within one win of another championship.

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