In a thrilling 2025 NBL Finals rematch, defending champions Urban Knights edged the Upper Room Eagles 61-57 to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series.
The Eagles soared early, leading 19-13 after the first and maintaining a narrow 34-31 halftime advantage. But mounting turnovers and fading offensive execution gave the Knights a lifeline. Though the Knights weren’t firing on all offensive cylinders, their gritty defense held strong, keeping the score close heading into the fourth, trailing just 46-47.
The final quarter saw multiple lead changes, but clutch plays and sharper decision-making helped the Knights seal the win. Alex Levy (19 pts, 11 rebs) and Ramone Spence (16 pts, 11 rebs) were outstanding, but the night belonged to Nicholai Brown, whose 12 points, 20 rebounds, 3 steals, and 4 blocks anchored the win.
Game 2 tips off June 1 at 7:45 PM, after the 3rd place matchup between Slayers and Rebels at 6:15 PM, both at National Stadium Courts. 🏀🔥
