Today

Playoff finals, Game 3

Men

REG Vs Patriots

Women

APR Vs IPRC- South

contenders Rwanda Energy Group (REG) are optimistic for Game 3 victory when they take on holders Patriots at Amahoro stadium tonight as they seek to take the lead in the play-off finals series.

The 2017 finalists tied the series to 1-1 last Friday after overcoming Henry Mwinuke’s Patriots 73-65 in Game 2, bouncing back from 58-63 loss in Game 1.

Patriots won last year’s Playoffs title after overpowering REG 3-1 in the best-of-five finals.

"I have faith in my players and the collective commitment we have as a team to win the title, one game at a time. We are well prepared and aware of our opponents, Game 3 is a must-win for us,” REG head coach Patrick Ngwijuruvugo told Times Sport on Wednesday.

On the other hand, Game 3 equally means a lot to Patriots, who are playing the finals for a fourth consecutive season – and seeking to become the first team to retain the playoffs title since 2015.

They lost the title to sleeping giants Espoir in 2015 before being stunned by IPRC- South in 2016.

In women’s fray, APR will win the title today if they beat IPRC- South in Game 3.

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