Vancouver Kings beat Montreal Royal Tigers 163 to 160 in the Canadian Super 60 on Wednesday evening. The match ended with a three-point margin after forty minutes of play. The result moved Vancouver off the bottom of the standings while Montreal remained winless.
Before this game Vancouver sat fourth with two points from two matches. They had one victory and one defeat. Montreal, meanwhile, occupied fifth place with zero points after two losses. The gap between them was two points.
The final score tells you the game stayed close throughout. And here's the thing about a three-point margin — it means either side could have taken it at any stage. Montreal failed to close out their first win despite playing at home. Vancouver kept their winning record intact.
Vancouver's recent form shows inconsistency. They lost 135 to 141 against Mississauga Masters on the same evening. But they had beaten Montreal 100 to 76 in October 2025. The earlier encounter suggested a wider gap than this result revealed.
Montreal's situation looks more difficult now. They lost 94 to 110 to Toronto Sixers earlier today. Two defeats from two games leaves them without a point. The standings at fifth place carry little weight at this stage of the tournament.
For Vancouver the result keeps them in contention. Two points from two matches puts them ahead of Montreal but behind any team with more wins. The three-point victory over their rivals adds to their goal difference and gives them breathing room.