Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- The third day of the Nigeria Basketball finals known as the NBBF Super Eight witnessed more tightly-fought encounters between the eight participating teams.

The last game of the day which was between Rivers Hoopers and Kano Pillars was a rollercoaster of emotions that had to be extended to overtime at the Basketball Court of the National Stadium in Lagos.

The tight game, which happened to be the highest-scoring game saw Rivers Hoopers, who are one of the favourites to win the Championship, defeat Kano Pillars 69-67 to pick their third win in the group that also contains Kwara Falcons.

Kwara Falcons recorded its third consecutive victory with a slim six-point win over Gombe Bulls. Both sides were even in the second q...