Overview
- Niagara edged Scarborough 93-91 in the Eastern Conference final at Winnipeg’s Canada Life Centre.
- Khalil Ahmad led the River Lions with 29 points and six rebounds, hitting the decisive three-pointer in Target Time.
- Donovan Williams paced the Shooting Stars with 29 points and 11 rebounds, while Terquavion Smith posted 16 points and 10 assists.
- Scarborough held a 50-49 halftime lead before Niagara closed out the rematch of the past two CEBL champions.
- The River Lions advance to Sunday, Aug. 24, to meet the Winnipeg Sea Bears or Calgary Surge for the championship.