Premier League Round 10: Al Wihdat beat Al Ahli in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Amman: Al Wihdat (#3) and Al Ahli (#2). Al Ahli was defeated at home 69-82 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Al Wihdat dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Al Ahli's 32. Al Wihdat forced 19 Al Ahli turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American guard Antoine Mason (191-92, college: Auburn, agency: Interperformances) fired 21 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. International center Mohammad Hussein (210-90) chipped in 21 points and 12 rebounds. American forward Shaquille Thomas (201-92, college: Cincinnati) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Al Wihdat (7-2) moved-up to second place. Defending champion Al Ahli dropped to the third position with three games lost.
Leader Orthodox delivered the ninth victory. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Al Jalil (0-9) 112-77 in Amman. Worth to mention a great performance of international guard Amin Abuhawwas (190-94, college: Mars Hill) who helped to win the game recording 42 points (!!!), 5 assists and 4 steals. Ibrahima Thomas contributed with 15 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks for the winners. Munir Idais replied with 26 points for Al Jalil. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Orthodox (9-1) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Al Jalil at the other side still closes the standings with nine games lost.

In the last game of round 10 Al Jubaiha crushed Kofer Yoba in a road game 104-75.

Kofer Yoba - Al Jubaiha 75-104

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Irbid where one of their biggest challengers Kofer Yoba (3-7) was crushed by fifth ranked Al Jubaiha (3-7) 104-75. Al Jubaiha had a 35-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Kofer Yoba's players. Al Jubaiha brought some defensive toughness making 9 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Gregoryshon Magee (211-90, college: USA) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds. The former international Khaled Abuaboud (202-97) contributed with 19 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Magee is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American forward James Currington III (201-95, college: SE Louisiana) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 20 rebounds and the former international Ibrahim Hamati (187-96) added 18 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals in the effort for Kofer Yoba. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Al Jubaiha moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Kofer Yoba.
Top scorers:
Al Jubaiha: Y.Shatat 26+3reb+4ast, G.Magee 26+13reb+3ast, K.Abuaboud 19+9reb+5ast, S.Nader 11+9reb+11ast, K.Mohammad 10+3reb+4ast, A.Mohammad 5
Kofer Yoba: I.Hamati 18+6reb+9ast, I.Bassam 16+3reb, J.Currington III 12+20reb+2ast, M.Al-Ghazawi 12+2reb+1ast, M.Maff 10+1reb+2ast, K.Sanad 5+2reb

Al Ahli - Al Wihdat 69-82

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Amman: Al Wihdat (#3) and Al Ahli (#2). Al Ahli was defeated at home 69-82 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Al Wihdat dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Al Ahli's 32. Al Wihdat forced 19 Al Ahli turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American guard Antoine Mason (191-92, college: Auburn, agency: Interperformances) fired 21 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. International center Mohammad Hussein (210-90) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds. Mason is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Al Wihdat players scored in double figures. American forward Shaquille Thomas (201-92, college: Cincinnati) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds and the former international forward Ahmad Obeid (200-90) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Al Wihdat (7-2) moved-up to second place. Defending champion Al Ahli dropped to the third position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Al Wihdat: A.Mason 21+8reb+9ast, M.Hussein 21+12reb+2ast, M.Abdeen 12+3reb+8ast, Z.Najdawi 11+10reb+4ast, A.El-Zubi 8+2reb+1ast, H.Al-Faraj 5+1ast
Al Ahli: S.Thomas 21+12reb+1ast, A.Obeid 16+5reb+2ast, A.Alhamarsheh 10+5reb+3ast, H.Ahmad 8+4reb+1ast, J.Al-Dasuqi 5+3reb+1ast, B.Mitri 4+2reb+1ast

Orthodox - Al Jalil 112-77

Leader Orthodox delivered the ninth victory. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Al Jalil (0-9) 112-77 in Amman. Orthodox dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Al Jalil's 38. Orthodox forced 23 Al Jalil turnovers and outrebounded them 54-37 including 19 on the offensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 41 assists comparing to just 23 passes made by Al Jalil's players. Worth to mention a great performance of international guard Amin Abuhawwas (190-94, college: Mars Hill) who helped to win the game recording 42 points (!!!), 5 assists and 4 steals. Senegalese forward Ibrahima Thomas (213-87, college: Cincinnati, agency: BIG) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks for the winners. Abuhawwas is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Munir Idais replied with 26 points and power forward Mahmoud Mansour (-87) added 8 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Al Jalil. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Orthodox (9-1) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Al Jalil at the other side still closes the standings with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Orthodox: A.Abuhawwas 42+3reb+5ast, I.Thomas 15+14reb+4ast, H.Mahmoud 11+2reb+1ast, A.Ahmad 10+2reb, A.Kurd Ghasaan 7+4reb+2ast, M.Ishaq 6+5reb+2ast
Al Jalil: I.Munir 26+1ast, B.Hosam 16+8reb, M.Mansour 8+14reb+4ast, J.Khaldoun 7+4reb, A.Yousef 6+1reb+1ast, A.Suhaib 5+4ast



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