Sabah defeated Nakhchivan 106-71 in the first match of the playoff stage.

According to Offsideplus.az, the head coach of the "Owls," Rimas Kurtinaitis, spoke to the club's press service regarding the game:

"Even though we won, the quality of our performance is more important to me. Since the playoffs are the most crucial part of the league, we must minimize all shortcomings and stay maximumly focused. Here, just a few minutes of poor play can turn everything against you.

I am very pleased that Emmanuel Agbason was named to the 'All-Star Five' of the Youth Champions League. Training regularly with the senior team had a positive impact on his performance in that tournament. I believe his career will continue to develop on an upward trajectory."