Spenghar Warriors claimed a one-point victory over Pamir Stars, 117 to 116, on Saturday evening in the Kabul Premier League. The result moves the visitors into second place on six points from five matches, while the hosts remain sixth with just two points. A tight finish at the buzzer settled the contest, though the margin barely reflected the flow of play.
Pamir Stars had looked capable of extending their recent scoring streak, averaging nearly 150 points across their last four fixtures. Their form included a 307-191 win and a 225-228 loss to Abasin Defenders, showing both floor-raising potential and defensive vulnerabilities. Spenghar Warriors brought similar range to the matchup, having scored 256 against Kabul Zalmi earlier in the week.
The visitors arrived in better shape in the table, sitting two points clear of third place with a game in hand if matters were to tighten. Their three wins from five outings included a 143-112 demolition of Bandede Amir Stars on Thursday. The hosts, by contrast, had lost four of their five league encounters, including a heavy 104-165 defeat to the same opponents.
What stood out was how the game stayed within reach until the final moments. Both sides traded baskets throughout, with Pamir Stars refusing to let the gap widen significantly. There is unrest in the dressing room after such a loss, though that is an assessment, not a fact. The fact is the margin was just one point.
Spenghar Warriors extended their unbeaten run to three matches with this result, having also drawn with Shamsad Eagles 143-144 in their previous outing. The hosts have not won since their opening day, and the weight of four defeats is beginning to show in their points total. Two points from five games leaves little room for error going forward.
The standings now show Spenghar Warriors two points ahead of whoever sits third, while Pamir Stars sit eight points behind the leaders. The gap between them and the top half of the table is growing. A win on Saturday might have shifted expectations, but one point was not enough.