Wins for Qadsia, Kuwait, Al Ahly Tripoli and Al Fidaa on Monday

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Round 5 most important game was a defeat of league's leader UAE Al Naser (2-1). They were defeated by third ranked Syrian Al Fidaa (2-1) 83-71 on Monday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al Naser. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Al Fidaa made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Al Naser 43-28 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. American-Palestinian guard Brian Halums (196-1997, college: UAFS, agency: The Crew A.M.) stepped up and scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and American center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU, agency: The Crew A.M.) chipped in 11 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Al Fidaa's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American point guard Marvelle Harris (196-1993, college: Fresno St., agency: Slash Sports) responded with 25 points and 6 rebounds. Al Fidaa keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Al Naser.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Kuwaiti Qadsia as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Al Naser) loss. Qadsia defeated 4th placed Yemeni Hadramout in Kuwait City 105-90. American power forward Brandon Garrett (206-1990, college: Murray St.) nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and Jomaru Brown accounted for 18 points and 6 assists. Senegalese forward Thomas Ibrahima (213-1987, college: Cincinnati) came up with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds for Hadramout in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 3 other teams. Hadramout at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Al-Manama.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Kuwait City. Second ranked Kuwaiti host Kuwait (2-1) defeated 4th placed Bahrain Al-Manama (0-3) 76-65. The best player for the winners was KeyShawn Feazell who scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. Kuwait's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Ahmed Haji produced 22 points for the guests. Defending Kuwaiti champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Al-Manama still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Hadramout.

In the last game of round 5 Antonine lost to undefeated Al Ahly Tripoli on the opponent's court 72-89.



Qadsia - Hadramout 105-90

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Kuwaiti Qadsia as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Al Naser) loss. Qadsia defeated 4th placed Yemeni Hadramout in Kuwait City 105-90. Qadsia players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. American power forward Brandon Garrett (206-1990, college: Murray St.) nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import guard Jomaru Brown (188-1999, college: Coastal) accounted for 18 points and 6 assists. Senegalese forward Thomas Ibrahima (213-1987, college: Cincinnati) came up with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds and Tohami Ghazoul added 14 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Hadramout in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 3 other teams. Hadramout at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Al-Manama.
Top scorers:
Qadsia: J.Brown 18+2reb+6ast, B.Garrett 17+12reb+1ast, R.AlRabah 17+1reb+1ast, M.Ashkanani 13+2reb, D.Jones 13+9reb+2ast, A.AlSaeid 9+6reb+3ast
Hadramout: T.Ibrahima 28+11reb+1ast, A.Al Ramadi 17+3reb, T.Ghazoul 14+11reb+1ast, E.Cole 11+2reb+5ast, A.Badahman 8+11reb, M.Salih 4+2reb+4ast

Kuwait - Al-Manama 76-65

The game between Top Four teams took place in Kuwait City. Second ranked Kuwaiti host Kuwait (2-1) defeated 4th placed Bahrain Al-Manama (0-3) 76-65. Kuwait dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Al-Manama's 24. They outrebounded Al-Manama 45-28 including a 35-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American forward KeyShawn Feazell (206-1998, college: Creighton) who scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. His fellow American import Jamal Jones (203-1993, college: Texas A&M, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Four Kuwait players scored in double figures. Kuwait's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Point guard Ahmed Haji (175-1994) produced 22 points and American forward Karl Jones (208-2000, college: UNLV, agency: The Crew A.M.) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Defending Kuwaiti champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Al-Manama still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Hadramout.
Top scorers:
Kuwait: J.Jones 19+5reb+1ast, K.Feazell 16+9reb+2ast, M.Adnan 14+9reb+1ast, A.Alghais 10+5reb+4ast, C.Moore 7+4reb+5ast, T.Al-Shamri 3+2reb+1ast
Al-Manama: A.Haji 22+2reb+1ast, K.Jones 12+7reb, H.Nawrooz 11+5reb, M.Buallay 8+3reb+5ast, A.Kadhem 6, S.Azzam 3+2reb

Al Ahly Tripoli - Antonine 89-72

Rather expected game when 3rd placed Lebanese Antonine (1-2) was defeated on the road by leader Libyan Al Ahly Tripoli (3-0) 89-72 on Monday. Al Ahly Tripoli outrebounded Antonine 45-23 including a 34-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Cuban-Puerto Rican center Ismael Romero (205-1991) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 15 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). American guard Marcos Knight (191-1989, college: MTSU, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 8 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists. Four Al Ahly Tripoli players scored in double figures. Al Ahly Tripoli's coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Forward Marc Abi-Kheres (197-1994) produced 24 points and 5 rebounds and American Ricky Ledo (201-1992, college: Providence) added 21 points respectively for the guests. Al Ahly Tripoli have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending Libyan champion maintains first place with 3-0 record. Loser Antonine keeps the third position with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Al Ahly Tripoli: I.Romero 26+15reb+1ast, N.Badrush 22+1reb+4ast, A.Aboufardah 15+5reb+2ast, G.Almaghribi 10+4reb, M.Knight 8+9reb+10ast, F.Moshen 5+1reb
Antonine: M.Abi-Kheres 24+5reb, R.Ledo 21+4reb+2ast, G.Tacca 8+2reb+1ast, P.Abboud 8+5reb+2ast, T.Jones 4+3reb+1ast, G.Choueiry 3+2reb

Al Fidaa - Al Naser 83-71

Round 5 most important game was a defeat of league's leader UAE Al Naser (2-1). They were defeated by third ranked Syrian Al Fidaa (2-1) 83-71 on Monday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al Naser. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Al Fidaa made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Al Naser 43-28 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. American-Palestinian guard Brian Halums (196-1997, college: UAFS, agency: The Crew A.M.) stepped up and scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and American center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU, agency: The Crew A.M.) chipped in 11 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Al Fidaa players scored in double figures. Al Fidaa's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American point guard Marvelle Harris (196-1993, college: Fresno St., agency: Slash Sports) responded with 25 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import forward Travin Thibodeaux (203-1996, college: New Orleans) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Al Fidaa keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Al Naser.
Top scorers:
Al Fidaa: B.Halums 17+6reb+4ast, O.Idlib 16+6reb+2ast, O.Ali 15+7reb+3ast, A.Moultrie 11+9reb+6ast, S.Hamad 10+4reb, T.Bashar 7+3reb+3ast
Al Naser: M.Harris 25+6reb+3ast, A.Hussein 14+3reb+2ast, T.Thibodeaux 12+8reb, S.Sultan 8+3reb+2ast, E.Omoruyi 6+2reb+1ast, F.Mohammad 6+3reb+3ast