BRAMPTON, Ontario (Interstat) — The Canadian Elite Basketball League continues its season Thursday night as the Ottawa Blackjacks visit the Hamilton Honey Badgers at CAA Center.

Ottawa (8-10) enters the game coming off a 92-69 victory over Niagara on Sunday, June 28. Guard Kobe Elvis logged 32 minutes, scoring 14 points with four rebounds and eight assists. Elvis has been a consistent playmaker; in his previous five games, he averaged 15.2 minutes and 6.2 assists per contest, though his scoring dipped in losses to Saskatoon (six points) and at Scarborough (one point). The Blackjacks have split their last six games, with wins over Scarborough and Niagara but losses to Saskatoon, Scarborough, Fraser Valley and Winnipeg.

Hamilton (7-9) dropped its most recent outing 82-69 at Scarborough on Saturday, June 27. Guard Sean East led the Honey Badgers with 14 points, seven rebounds and four assists in 35 minutes. East has been a major offensive weapon, averaging 21.2 points over his last five games, including a 28-point, 10-assist effort at Montreal on June 10. However, Hamilton has lost four of its last five, with the lone win coming against Edmonton on June 3.

The two teams have met twice this season, both Hamilton victories. On May 21, the Honey Badgers won 93-90 in Ottawa, and on May 15, they triumphed 91-86 in Brampton. Thursday’s matchup marks the first of a two-game season series; the teams will also meet in Ottawa on July 12.

For Ottawa, guard Javonte Smart has been productive, scoring 22 points with six assists in the win over Niagara, while center Isaih Moore added a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. For Hamilton, guard Tyrese Hunter had 16 points and six assists in the loss to Scarborough, and forward Landers Nolley contributed 12 points, four rebounds and three steals.

The game tips off at 7 p.m. ET at CAA Center, which hosts Hamilton’s home games. The Honey Badgers will look to even their record and build momentum before a home contest against Scarborough on July 5. Ottawa, meanwhile, will aim to climb above .500 as it visits Niagara on July 4.