Adonis Filer erupted for 21 points as APR defeated REG with a score of 81-77 and moved to within one victory away from clinching the Rwanda Basketball League finals.

The gripping Game 4 battle at BK Arena on Wednesday night saw APR climb out of a 16-point first-quarter deficit to cut the gap to two points at the halftime break.

James Maye Jr's side had a fantastic third quarter, scoring 25 points over 10 of REG as they entered the final quarter with a 65-52 advantage.

REG threatened to bounce back in the fourth quarter, outplaying the reigning champions 25-16 to seal the triumph with a 4-point lead.

Filer, who has been utilising the league playoffs as a means to regain his best form after an Achilles Tendon injury he sustained in May 2024, is averaging 14.75 points in the playoffs finals following his contribution of a team-high 21 points, seven rebounds, and five assists tonight.

Youssoupha Ndoye added 19 points and 10 rebounds, whilst Axel Mpoyo chipped in 15 points and five rebounds.

Congolese centre Garmine Kande of REG registered a game-best 28 points and nine rebounds, though it wasn't sufficient to tie the series, while Enock Isezerano had 16 points.

Cleveland Thomas, who has been on a roll in the playoffs, averaging the most points of everyone with 21.5 points, scored 15 tonight after he was ejected with 5 minutes and 10 seconds to spare.

APR are now one win away from claiming the league title for the third consecutive time, but should REG prevail in Game 5 on Friday, 11 July, there should be another game on Sunday.