Premier League Round 2 (Second Stage): Orthodox keep a leadership position

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Second Stage in Premier League. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Orthodox defeated Al Riyadi in Amman 85-80. Orthodox made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international center Mohammad Hussein (210-1990) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds. American point guard Darrin Dorsey (188-1987, college: DWU, agency: Diamond Sports) chipped in 18 points and 9 assists. Orthodox's coach Harry Savaya used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international forward Ahmad Obeid (197-1990) produced 24 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Al Riyadi will play next round against strong Al Jubaiha trying to get back on the winning streak. Orthodox will try to continue on its current victory against Al Ahli. It will be extra interesting game as Al Ahli is their local rival from Amman.
An exciting game was played in Al Jubaiha. Al Ahli faced Al Jubaiha. Guests from Amman smashed host Al Jubaiha 94-70. The former international guard Amin Abuhawwas (190-1994, college: Mars Hill) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points and 4 assists. Mahmoud Abdeen contributed with 15 points and 10 assists for the winners. Guyanese-American forward Kevin Mickle (201-1993, college: Ohio) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 6 blocks for Al Jubaiha. 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 Ahli's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Amman Orthodox.

Orthodox - Al Riyadi 85-80

Orthodox defeated Al Riyadi in Amman 85-80. Orthodox made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international center Mohammad Hussein (210-1990) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds. American point guard Darrin Dorsey (188-1987, college: DWU, agency: Diamond Sports) chipped in 18 points and 9 assists. Four Orthodox players scored in double figures. Orthodox's coach Harry Savaya used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international forward Ahmad Obeid (197-1990) produced 24 points and 8 rebounds and American swingman Brandon Spearman (191-1991, college: Hawaii) added 23 points respectively for the guests. Al Riyadi will play next round against strong Al Jubaiha trying to get back on the winning streak. Orthodox will try to continue on its current victory against Al Ahli. It will be extra interesting game as Al Ahli is their local rival from Amman.
Top scorers:
Al Riyadi: A.Obeid 24+8reb+1ast, B.Spearman 23+4reb+3ast, D.Adham 10+1reb+2ast, Y.Al Taweel 8+3reb, K.Nabil 7+6reb, A.Abood Basil 4+5reb
Orthodox: M.Hussein 19+13reb+3ast, D.Dorsey 18+4reb+9ast, F.Ibrahim 15+3reb+7ast, C.Al-Najdawi 14+3reb+1ast, H.Al-Faraj 8+4reb+2ast, A.Alhamarsheh 7+7reb+1ast

Al Jubaiha - Al Ahli 70-94

An exciting game was played in Al Jubaiha. Al Ahli faced Al Jubaiha. Guests from Amman smashed host Al Jubaiha 94-70. Al Ahli forced 19 Al Jubaiha turnovers and outrebounded them 42-27 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Al Jubaiha's players. The former international guard Amin Abuhawwas (190-1994, college: Mars Hill) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points and 4 assists. The former international point guard Mahmoud Abdeen (191-1987) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 assists for the winners. Abuhawwas is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Al Ahli players scored in double figures. Guyanese-American forward Kevin Mickle (201-1993, college: Ohio) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 6 blocks and point guard Mitri Bosheh (180-1996) added 11 points and 6 assists in the effort for Al Jubaiha. 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 Ahli's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Amman Orthodox.
Top scorers:
Al Jubaiha: K.Mickle 19+12reb+3ast, B.Mitri 11+3reb+6ast, A.Shmali Mohammad 9+1reb+1ast, Y.Al-Awamleh 8+4reb, H.Yazeed 7+1reb+3ast, B.Issa 5+1ast
Al Ahli: A.Abuhawwas 25+3reb+4ast, M.Abdeen 15+3reb+10ast, H.Mahmoud 11+7reb, G.Tarin 10+9reb+3ast, G.Mohammad 8+1reb+1ast, S.Bzai 8+4reb+3ast



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