Abasin Defenders beat Pamir Stars 107:103 in the Kabul Premier League on Thursday. The home side kept their perfect start intact with five wins from five games. Pamir Stars remain rooted in sixth place with just one victory and four defeats from the same number of matches.
It was a tight affair from the opening tip. Abasin managed to edge ahead when it mattered most, though neither side could build much of a cushion. The visitors kept pushing until the final buzzer, but the margin held at four points. By then the result was already clear.
The home side's recent form has been nothing short of extraordinary. They beat Bander-Amir Stars 281:118 just three days ago, then played out a 158:154 win against Shamshad Eagles, followed by a 178:176 triumph over Kabul Zalmi. Those scores suggest a league where offence is prioritised and defence is optional. To be fair, the pace is relentless.
Pamir Stars have had a harder time finding consistency. Their most recent outing was a heavy 104:165 loss to Bander-Amir Stars. Before that came a nail-biting 190:191 defeat to Kabul Zalmi, and earlier they put up 307:191 against Shamshad Eagles. The pattern is clear — they can score, but they also concede freely.
The result leaves Abasin Defenders top of the table with ten points, having won every game they have played. Pamir Stars sit on two points in sixth, still searching for their second victory. The gap between the two sides has never looked wider, and the table reflects exactly that.