Knights, Bombers zoom in on title showdown

The defending champions Knights and league-leading Bombay Bombers scored contrasting victories over their respective rivals Sunday at the Makati Coliseum to inch closer to their expected title showdown in the 2003 FIBL season.

The Knights came from behind to score a 93-89 victory over the Kings for their third victory against a single loss in four outings, and with that win assured themselves of at least a play-off spot for a championship berth.

In the second game, league leader Bombers allowed the undermanned Titans to keep abreast only in the first quarter then put pressure on their opponents and slowly pulled ahead, to post a 78-65 win.

The Bombers go for their fifth win today against the Kings at 3 p.m. while the Knights try to solidify their hold on second place against the Titans who still are nursing a slim chance for a playoff against the Knights, provided they prevail on Sunday.