D1 Round 4: Al Jahraa lose to Al Kuwait - Dec 30, 2016
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There was a change at the D1 leadership position after last games. The most important game of round 4 took place in Kuwait City between two undefeated teams where Al Kuwait beat Al Jahraa (2-1) 78-70 on Wednesday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al Jahraa. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Al Kuwait have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Al Qadsia and Kazma. Al Jahraa at the other side dropped to the fourth place with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Al Kuwait. Al Jahraa will play next round against Al Sulaibikhat trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Al Kuwait will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Kazma. It will be extra interesting game as Kazma is their local rival from Kuwait City. Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kuwait City: Kazma (#3) and Al Arabi (#6). Kazma (3-0) won against visiting Al Arabi (1-2) 90-82. Kazma have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Al Qadsia and Al Kuwait. Al Arabi at the other side keeps the sixth place with two games lost. They share the position with Al Yarmook and Al Shabab. Kazma's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kuwait City to the arena Al Kuwait. Al Sahel has registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. The win is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Al Shabab (1-2) on the road game in Al Ahmadi 73-64 on Wednesday. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Al Sahel (1-3) left bottom position moving up to ninth place. Loser Al Shabab dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with Al Arabi and Al Yarmook. Top-ranked Al Qadsia blasted bottom-ranked Al Nasar (0-3) in Kuwait City 90-62 keeping the perfect record after 4 rounds. Al Nasar is still unable to win any game. Al Qadsia have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion (3-0) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Al Kuwait and Kazma. Al Nasar at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. Al Qadsia's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kuwait City to the arena Al Arabi.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Kuwait City: Kazma (#3) and Al Arabi (#6). Kazma (3-0) won against visiting Al Arabi (1-2) 90-82. Kazma have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Al Qadsia and Al Kuwait. Al Arabi at the other side keeps the sixth place with two games lost. They share the position with Al Yarmook and Al Shabab. Kazma's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kuwait City to the arena Al Kuwait.
Al Sahel has registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. The win is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Al Shabab (1-2) on the road game in Al Ahmadi 73-64 on Wednesday. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Al Sahel (1-3) left bottom position moving up to ninth place. Loser Al Shabab dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with Al Arabi and Al Yarmook.
Top-ranked Al Qadsia blasted bottom-ranked Al Nasar (0-3) in Kuwait City 90-62 keeping the perfect record after 4 rounds. Al Nasar is still unable to win any game. Al Qadsia have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion (3-0) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Al Kuwait and Kazma. Al Nasar at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. Al Qadsia's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Kuwait City to the arena Al Arabi.
There was a change at the D1 leadership position after last games. The most important game of round 4 took place in Kuwait City between two undefeated teams where Al Kuwait beat Al Jahraa (2-1) 78-70 on Wednesday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al Jahraa. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Al Kuwait have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Al Qadsia and Kazma. Al Jahraa at the other side dropped to the fourth place with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Al Kuwait. Al Jahraa will play next round against Al Sulaibikhat trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Al Kuwait will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Kazma. It will be extra interesting game as Kazma is their local rival from Kuwait City.
Kuwait SC win 2016-2017 League title - 6 months ago
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The Kuwait SC on Wednesday won its 9th title of the Kuwaiti Basketball League, 2016-2017, beating Kazma SC 81-61. The Kuwait players offered strong performance and realized a well-deserved win, raising the team's points to 19, and seized awarded the title of the 54th edition of the league. Talking to KUNA, basketball manager at Kuwait Bader Al- Ausaimi said the players were up to responsibility and honored their promise to win after an unexpected loss against Al-Jahraa in the former game.... [read more]
The Kuwait SC on Wednesday won its 9th title of the Kuwaiti Basketball League, 2016-2017, beating Kazma SC 81-61. The Kuwait players offered strong performance and realized a well-deserved win, raising the team's points to 19, and seized awarded the title of the 54th edition of the league. Talking to KUNA, basketball manager at Kuwait Bader Al- Ausaimi said the players were up to responsibility and honored their promise to win after an unexpected loss against Al-Jahraa in the former game. He added that they committed themselves to the coach's instructions, crowning a season of distinct performance. The Basketball League started in the 1961- 1962 season. The former 53rd titles were reaped by six teams; Qadsiya, 22; Kazma, 9; Al-Arabi and Kuwait eight each; Jahraa fi ve and Al-Sahel only one title. Courtesy of: kuna.net.kw
D1 Round 13: Al Nasar defeat Al Sahel in the closest game of the week - 8 months ago
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Eighth-ranked Al Sahel (2-8) gave a tough game to sixth ranked Al Nasar (6-4) in An Nasr on Monday. Al Nasar managed to secure only two-point victory 68-66. However their fans expected easier game. Al Nasar have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Al Qadsia. Al Sahel at the other side keeps the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with Al Tadhamon. Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams fro... [read more]
Eighth-ranked Al Sahel (2-8) gave a tough game to sixth ranked Al Nasar (6-4) in An Nasr on Monday. Al Nasar managed to secure only two-point victory 68-66. However their fans expected easier game. Al Nasar have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Al Qadsia. Al Sahel at the other side keeps the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with Al Tadhamon. Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kuwait City: Al Kuwait (#2) and Al Qadsia (#5). Al Qadsia was crushed at home by 19 points 68-87 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Al Kuwait. They maintain second place with 8-1 record behind leader Kazma. Al Qadsia lost their third game in a row. Defending champion keeps the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Al Nasar. Al Kuwait will play against Al Sulaibikhat (#10) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Al Qadsia will have a break next round. Third ranked Al Jahraa (8-2) crushed at home 7th ranked Al Yarmook (4-6) by 30 points 69-39, which is the biggest margin this round on Monday night. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Al Yarmook. The victory was the third consecutive win for Al Jahraa. They maintain third place with 8-2 record behind leader Kazma. Loser Al Yarmook keeps the seventh position with six games lost.
Eighth-ranked Al Sahel (2-8) gave a tough game to sixth ranked Al Nasar (6-4) in An Nasr on Monday. Al Nasar managed to secure only two-point victory 68-66. However their fans expected easier game. Al Nasar have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Al Qadsia. Al Sahel at the other side keeps the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with Al Tadhamon.
Third ranked Al Jahraa (8-2) crushed at home 7th ranked Al Yarmook (4-6) by 30 points 69-39, which is the biggest margin this round on Monday night. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Al Yarmook. The victory was the third consecutive win for Al Jahraa. They maintain third place with 8-2 record behind leader Kazma. Loser Al Yarmook keeps the seventh position with six games lost.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Kuwait City: Al Kuwait (#2) and Al Qadsia (#5). Al Qadsia was crushed at home by 19 points 68-87 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Al Kuwait. They maintain second place with 8-1 record behind leader Kazma. Al Qadsia lost their third game in a row. Defending champion keeps the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Al Nasar. Al Kuwait will play against Al Sulaibikhat (#10) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Al Qadsia will have a break next round.
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