RBL Round 17: Patriots defeat Espoir in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 17 in the RBL took place in Kigali. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of second-ranked Espoir (14-5) to third ranked Patriots (13-2) 74-71 on Wednesday evening. Patriots have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain third place with 13-2 record having seven points less than leader REG. Espoir at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. Patriots are looking forward to face UGB (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Espoir will play against Orion (#6) and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in . Ninth ranked SFTS (6-13) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 8th ranked UGB (10-11) 77-74 on Wednesday evening. SFTS maintains ninth place with 6-13 record. UGB at the other side keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. SFTS will play against higher ranked APR (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. UGB will play against Patriots (#3) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
11th ranked IPRC-Kigali (1-19) was outscored at home by fifth ranked APR (11-2) with the biggest margin this round 99-48 on Wednesday night. APR moved-up to fourth place. Loser IPRC-Kigali dropped to the bottom. APR will meet SFTS (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. IPRC-Kigali will have a break next round.