KUWAIT CITY, May 25: In the first final match of the 2022-2023 Premier Basketball League season, held today, Thursday, the Kazma Basketball Club emerged victorious with a score of 93-90 against their Kuwait club. This win gives them a one-to-none advantage in the tournament's playoff series, which consists of five confrontations.

Both teams showcased their strength and competitiveness throughout the match, as they had occupied the top two positions in the league's preliminary round. The game remained closely contested, with neither side holding a significant lead for most of its phases.

The climax of the match was filled with excitement and enthusiasm when Kazma's Abdulaziz Al-Hamidi scored a decisive hat-trick in the last second of the game, securing the victory for his team. This win marks an important step for Kazma in their quest to claim the title, which has been dominated by their rival Kuwait in recent seasons.

Meanwhile, in the series to determine the third and fourth places, Al-Qadisiya achieved their first victory against Al-Jahra with a score of 94-76. The winning team displayed a commendable performance, particularly on the offensive side of the game, leading to their one-to-none advantage.

The second round of the finals is scheduled to take place next Saturday evening at the same venue. It should be noted that the team winning three out of the five matches between Kuwait and Kazma will claim the title for this season.