Worcester Wolves One Win Away from Playoff Final

Home victory over London Stars puts Worcester Wolves on the brink of the National Basketball League championship game.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:19am

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The Worcester Wolves are just one win away from reaching the National Basketball League playoff final after defeating the London Stars 86-72 at the University of Worcester Arena on Saturday. The victory puts the Wolves in a strong position to advance to the championship game.

Why it matters

The Wolves' playoff run is a major source of pride and excitement for the city of Worcester, Massachusetts, which has seen its professional basketball team emerge as a contender in recent seasons. A trip to the league final would be a significant milestone for the franchise.

The details

The Wolves dominated the London Stars throughout the game, leading by as many as 14 points. Key contributions came from the Wolves' starting lineup, with several players scoring in double figures to secure the victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 30, 2026 at the University of Worcester Arena.

The players

Worcester Wolves

The professional basketball team representing the city of Worcester, Massachusetts in the National Basketball League.

London Stars

The professional basketball team representing London, England in the National Basketball League.

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What they’re saying

“This was a huge win for us and puts us in a great position heading into the next game. The team played with a lot of energy and focus, and I'm proud of the effort they put forth.”

— Head Coach, Worcester Wolves

What’s next

The Wolves will host the London Stars in the second game of the best-of-three series on Monday, April 1, 2026. A win would secure the Wolves' spot in the National Basketball League playoff final.

The takeaway

The Worcester Wolves' dominant home victory over the London Stars has them on the brink of reaching the National Basketball League championship game, a major milestone for the franchise and a source of pride for the city of Worcester.