The game was played on the night of Wednesday, April 1, 2025, in Pretoria.
The Rwandan representatives were considered favorites, having won the first two games.
Johannesburg Giants started the game strongly, scoring many points through Jakobi Terrell Heady, while Tigers relied on Leonard Craig Randall.
The first quarter ended with Giants leading 27–25.
RSSB Tigers stepped up in the second quarter, with Mangok Mathiang supporting Randall.
By halftime, RSSB Tigers BBC had taken the lead, 49–47.
The game remained tight in the third quarter, with both teams exchanging points in an exciting contest. Players like Craig Randall and Nkosinathi Sibanyoni stood out on both sides.
The final quarter created a bigger gap, as the South African side showed signs of fatigue, partly due to limited substitutions and fewer options on the bench.
During this period, RSSB Tigers extended their lead to 15 points. The game ended with RSSB Tigers defeating Johannesburg Giants 102–89, securing their third win.
Craig Randall scored 39 points in the game, while Johannesburg Giants’ top scorer was Jakobi Terrell Heady with 30 points.
This victory earned Tigers a spot in the finals, which will take place in Kigali from May 22 to May 31, 2026.
RSSB Tigers will return to the court on Saturday, April 4, 2025, to face DAR City.
