2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers: Lebanon cruise past Bahrain

- February 27, 2024
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Wael Arakji
Wael Arakji

Lebanon - Bahrain 94-63

Lebanon recorded the second straight win at the start of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. They stormed past Bahrain for 2-0 record in Group F. Wael Arakji (193-G-1994) scored 20 points to lead the winners.
Lebanon posted a 21-13 lead after the first period. Bahrain cut the deficit at 6-point mark at the big break. But Lebanon ignited a massive 29-13 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Hayk Gyokchyan (203-F-1990, college: F&M) accounted for 16 points and 7 rebounds for Lebanon. Mustafa Rashed (177-PG-2002) replied with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for Bahrain.

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Standings
Group A
2
9-6
3
8-7
4
7-8
5
4-11
6
3-12
Group B
1
12-0
2
7-5
3
7-5
5
2-10
Full Standings
Last Updated: 3/22/2026
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Al-Ittihad
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Avg: 36.1

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