D1 Round 36: Al Rayyan is defeated by Al Shamal 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 Doha: Al Shamal (#5) and Al Rayyan (#8). Al Rayyan was defeated at home 83-96 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al Rayyan. They outrebounded Al Rayyan 42-30 including 35 on the defensive glass. Al Shamal looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Al Rayyan helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Serbian-Montenegrin forward Milko Bjelica (207-1984) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and American point guard Willie Warren (193-1989, college: Oklahoma, agency: Interperformances) who added 22 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Indonesian Jalil Bassit (193) with 18 points and 4 assists. Al Shamal maintains fifth position with 9-6 record. Al Rayyan at the other side dropped to the bottom place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Al Khor.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Doha: Al Ahli (#4) and Al Sadd (#3). Al Ahli (10-5) smashed visiting Al Sadd (10-5) by 20 points 85-65. The winners were led by American forward Antwaine Wiggins (203-1988, college: Charleston, agency: BIG) who scored that evening 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and Earl Calloway supported him with 24 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Even a double-double of 25 points and 12 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) by Greek center Zisis Sarikopoulos (213-1990, college: Ohio St.) did not help to save the game for Al Sadd. Al Ahli moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated Al Sadd.

Al Rayyan - Al Shamal 83-96

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Doha: Al Shamal (#5) and Al Rayyan (#8). Al Rayyan was defeated at home 83-96 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al Rayyan. They outrebounded Al Rayyan 42-30 including 35 on the defensive glass. Al Shamal looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Al Rayyan helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Serbian-Montenegrin forward Milko Bjelica (207-1984) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and American point guard Willie Warren (193-1989, college: Oklahoma, agency: Interperformances) who added 22 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Indonesian Jalil Bassit (193) with 18 points and 4 assists and international center Meho Haracic (213-1998) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Five Al Shamal and four Al Rayyan players scored in double figures. Al Shamal maintains fifth position with 9-6 record. Al Rayyan at the other side dropped to the bottom place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Al Khor.
Top scorers:
Al Shamal: M.Bjelica 30+11reb+4ast, W.Warren 22+11reb+12ast, A.Kosar 15+5reb+1ast, E.Mujkic 12+7reb, O.Salem 10+3reb+3ast, F.Sadikovic 7+5reb+2ast
Al Rayyan: B.Jalil 18+4reb+4ast, M.Haracic 17+6reb+2ast, A.De Leon 16+2ast, L.Daniel 12+9reb+1ast, O.Al-Khanji 9+1reb+3ast, C.Jacey 5+6reb+3ast

Al Ahli - Al Sadd 85-65

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Doha: Al Ahli (#4) and Al Sadd (#3). Al Ahli (10-5) smashed visiting Al Sadd (10-5) by 20 points 85-65. Al Ahli players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. The winners were led by American forward Antwaine Wiggins (203-1988, college: Charleston, agency: BIG) who scored that evening 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and American-Bulgarian guard Earl Calloway (191-1983, college: Indiana, agency: Network Sports International) supported him with 24 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Even a double-double of 25 points and 12 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) by Greek center Zisis Sarikopoulos (213-1990, college: Ohio St.) did not help to save the game for Al Sadd. Point guard Youssef Badr (178, college: Wentworth) added 15 points and 5 assists. Al Ahli moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated Al Sadd.
Top scorers:
Al Ahli: E.Calloway 24+5reb+5ast, A.Wiggins 22+9reb+5ast, R.Hamza 13+2reb+3ast, A.Shalfawi 8+3reb+1ast, A.Zaidan Mohamed 7+3reb+3ast, N.Seydou 4+4reb+3ast
Al Sadd: Z.Sarikopoulos 25+12reb+2ast, Y.Badr 15+4reb+5ast, O.Saad 12+3reb+3ast, A.Payne 7+9reb+2ast, A.Hassan 3, A.Sultan 3+3reb+3ast



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