Orthodox Amman post two wins at the start of the Third Stage

Orthodox Amman posted two wins at the start of the Third Stage. They overcame Al Ashrafiyah 81-67 in the opener and added a 79-77 win over Al Jubaiha. Trailing 16-20 at the end of the first quarter, Orthodox replied with a 27-16 surge in the second frame and needed a strong 22-13 finish to seal the win.
Al Ahli meanwhile edged Al Ashrafiyah 99-59. They dominated the whole game and posted wins in each period.