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Much excitement is expected in today’s top of the bill clash between table toppers, Ebun Comets and staunch rivals, Dodan Warriors, as the regular season of the Nigeria DSTV Premier Basketball League continues.

The coach Ayo Bakare-tutored Comets side defeated Warriors by two points the last time out, as they rallied to a 83-81 points victory and Bakare who also doubles as the national women’s team coach, says it would be a big plus to achieve a double over the Warriors this season.

“We are prepared for the game; I hope to have get another victory over them but Warriors is a good side and I expect a good fight,” he said.

No mistakes

However, coach Adeka Daudu of the Warriors team, said his players has learnt from the loss to Comets and hopes to right the wrongs today.

“They were the better side last time, they got away with a two points win, so we are hoping that this time, we would look at the errors that we made and move on. We actually gave them too much respect but we will not make the same mistake this time around,” he said.

Daudu ruled out any special incentive or motivation for his players ahead of today’s game as he pointed out that it was just like any other game. “It is like any other game, though the players have been waiting for such big games, they have been talking about the game and I am sure it will be nice game for all.

“There is nothing like a special game,” he continued. Daudu however appealed to fans to throng the indoor sports hall of the National Stadium, Lagos, venue of today’s match to come and have a feel of local basketball at its best.

“It will be a good way to relax after Saturday’s election; my team is good at entertaining the crowd and Sunday will not be any different,” he finished.

Contests in the DSTV league are getting tougher, as teams jostle for points to brighten their qualification for the Final Eight playoffs slated for June as some teams also battle against relegation.