Adika upbeat of Dumas' playoff chances despite mixed weekend results

Equity Dumas head coach Zadock Adika is impressed with his charges despite mixed results over the weekend in their Kenya National Men’s Basketball Premier League (KNBL) outings

The bankers defeated USIU Tigers narrowly 84-82 on Saturday at the Nyayo Gymnasium before losing 60-74 against giants Ulinzi Warriors at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.

“It was a good show despite the mixed reactions. We played so well, and we were able to beat USIU in the game we were in control of, and indeed it was a good win,” Adika said.

Adika has termed their loss to Ulinzi as a learning experience, lauding his charges for their impressive exploits.

“Our game against Ulinzi was a difficult one because we were all fighting for position three or four in the regular league. It was a very important game for both teams, and the fact that we lost the game doesn’t kill our morale,” Adika added.

However, Adika is not giving up in their quest to finish in the top three positions as the regular league nears its home stretch.

“We win some and we lose some. We were on a six-game win, and I am very happy for that run, and I hope as we wait for our last game before playoffs, we will be in a better position,” Adika said.

Equity Dumas sit third in the league standings with 32 points after playing 21 games, winning 11 and losing 10, with one game to go against the University of Nairobi's Terror.

Ulinzi Warriors are second on the table with 34 points after playing 20 games, winning 14 and losing six, with two games to go against NBK Phoenix and Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) in the regular league. 

Defending champions Nairobi City Thunder sit at the apex of the log with 40 points after winning all 20 games played so far, with two games to go against KPA and Eldonets Platinum.