In the Himalayan Java Basketball League (HJBL), Hounds Academy secured their sixth win, while Samakhusi Youth Kable secured their first win in the seventh game.
Hounds got a thrilling 88-83 win over Kirtipur on Tuesday at Kirtipur Covered Hall. Hounds are at the top with 13 points after the win. Kirtipur is at the fifth position.
Kirtipur took the lead 24-23 in the first quarter. But in the second quarter, the Hounds came back to take a 24-20 lead and lead 47-44. The Hounds took a 71-62 lead after 24-18 in the third quarter.
In the fourth and final quarter, Kirtipur won 21-17 in their favor, but it was enough to avoid defeat. Saurabh Shrestha of
hounds was declared the most valuable player. Nischal Maharjan scored 28 from Kirtipur. Hounds' Vijay Burja scored 22.
On Tuesday, Samakhusi defeated Royal 87-80. This is the team's first win.
Both Samakhushi and Royal scored the same 18 in the first quarter. In the second quarter, Royal led 43-41 with 25-23 in their favor. But then in two quarters, Samakhusi came back and won the game . Samakhushi won the third quarter 20-14 in their favor and the fourth quarter 27-23 in their favor .
Prajwal Maharjan who scored 23 for Samakhushi became the Most Valuable Player . Royal's Prasannadhwaj Maske scored 26 . Samakhusi has scored 8 points from 7 matches. Samakhushi is in the last place .
