Nam Blazers Out To Save Season

Thursday, August 22
*KIU Rangers Vs UCU Lady Canons – 7pm (1-2)
*Nam Blazers Vs KIU Titans – 9pm (1-2)

Nam Blazers will be fighting to keep their championship hopes alive when they take on the KIU Titans in a crucial Game Four of their semifinal series on Thursday at Lugogo Indoor Arena.

The Blazers find themselves on the brink of elimination, trailing the best-of-five series 2-1 after back-to-back defeats against the Titans.

The series began with a promising start for the Blazers, who claimed victory in Game One. However, KIU Titans responded fiercely, securing consecutive wins that have left the Blazers with no room for error.

A victory in Game Four is essential for the Blazers if they are to force a decisive Game Five and stay in the hunt for the title.

In the closely contested Game Three on Tuesday, the Blazers took an early lead, finishing the first quarter ahead 21-11.

However, they were unable to maintain their momentum as the Titans staged a comeback, eventually edging out the Blazers 76-74.

The narrow defeat has intensified the pressure on Nam Blazers as they prepare for Thursday’s critical matchup.

The Blazers will need significant contributions from their key players, particularly Joseph Chuma, who had a disappointing performance in Game Three, scoring just two points on 1-for-7 shooting before fouling out.

For Nam Blazers to have a chance, Chuma, along with other starters Jimmy Williams, Innocent Ochera, Michael Makiadi, and Peter Cheng—who all scored in double digits in the previous game—must deliver standout performances.

Defensively, Nam Blazers will need to tighten up, having shown vulnerabilities that KIU Titans, led by guard Joel Lukoji, exploited effectively.

Lukoji’s game high 21 points were crucial in turning the tide for the Titans, and the Blazers must find a way to contain him if they hope to extend the series.

A victory for the KIU Titans on Thursday will secure their place in the finals, where they will face the formidable City Oilers, who swept the UCU Canons in the other semifinal.