QBL Round 7 (Regular Season): Al Arabi hands first defeat to Al Rayyan

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Al Rayyan (5-1) in Doha on Wednesday night. Visitors were edged by Al Arabi (6-0) 90-87. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Al Rayyan. It was a key game for the top position in the league. fired 22 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. The former international swingman Abdulrahman Saad (185-1996) chipped in 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. American guard Malik Curry (185-1999, college: WVU) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists for lost side. Undefeated Al Arabi have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 6-0 record. Al Rayyan at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. Al Arabi's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Doha to the arena Al Shamal.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Doha: Al Ahli D. (#6) and Al Shamal (#3). Al Ahli D. (3-4) won against visiting Al Shamal (4-3) 77-62. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al Shamal. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of center Taylor Adway (205-1996, college: Ferris St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Nigel Johnson contributed with 18 points and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Tyree Crump (185-1997, college: Georgia, agency: BIG) answered with 12 points and 5 assists for Al Shamal. Al Ahli maintains sixth place with 3-4 record. Al Shamal at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Al Ahli's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Doha to the arena .
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Al Wakrah (4-2) against seventh ranked Al Gharafa (2-4) on Monday night. Host Al Wakrah was defeated by Al Gharafa in a tough game in Al Wakrah 68-76. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Al Wakrah. It was a great evening for Josh Hall who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. At the losing side Aaron Mitchell responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds. Al Gharafa maintains seventh place with 2-4 record. Loser Al Wakrah keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with Al Sadd. Al Gharafa's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Doha Al Sadd.

In the last game of round 7 winless Al Khor was defeated by Al Sadd in Doha 93-77.



Al Sadd - Al Khor 93-77

There was no surprise in Doha where bottom-ranked Al Khor (0-6) was defeated by fifth ranked Al Sadd (4-2) 93-77 on Monday. It was a great evening for American guard Steven Green (196-1993, college: OKBU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. His fellow American import center Malik Toppin (206-1997, college: Salem) helped adding 23 points and 9 rebounds. Toppin is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Al Sadd players scored in double figures. Al Sadd's coach Vassilis Bratsiakos used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American point guard Jesse Jones (183, college: Bridgeport) responded with 34 points (!!!) and guard Nigel Johnson (187-1995, college: Virginia) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Al Sadd moved-up to third place, which they share with Al Wakrah. Al Khor lost their sixth game in a row. They still close the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Qatar Club. Al Sadd's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Doha to the arena Al Gharafa.
Top scorers:
Al Khor: J.Jones 34+4reb+2ast, L.Trunic 16+5reb+1ast, F.Ahmed 15+11reb+4ast, K.Mohamed 5+6reb+3ast, N.Karim 3, A.Adam 2+2reb
Al Sadd: G.Steven 25+12reb+5ast, T.Malik 23+9reb+1ast, N.Seydou 13+7reb+1ast, F.Abuissa 11+5reb+4ast, M.Fouda 10+2reb+4ast, O.Saad 8+1reb+2ast

Al Wakrah - Al Gharafa 68-76

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Al Wakrah (4-2) against seventh ranked Al Gharafa (2-4) on Monday night. Host Al Wakrah was defeated by Al Gharafa in a tough game in Al Wakrah 68-76. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Al Wakrah. They outrebounded Al Wakrah 51-34 including 19 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for American forward Josh Hall (206-2000) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Rashad Williams (188-2000, college: UAPB) helped adding 24 points and 5 assists. Hall is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Four Al Gharafa players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard Aaron Mitchell (188-1989, college: Longwood) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds and American-Haitian forward Wes Alcegaire (198-1994, college: BGSU, agency: BIG) scored 21 points and 8 rebounds. Al Gharafa maintains seventh place with 2-4 record. Loser Al Wakrah keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with Al Sadd. Al Gharafa's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Doha Al Sadd.
Top scorers:
Al Wakrah: A.Mitchell 24+10reb+2ast, W.Alcegaire 21+8reb+2ast, B.Camara 16+5reb+2ast, T.Momar 5+3reb, M.Abdullah 2+5reb, H.Youssef 0
Al Gharafa: W.Rashad 24+2reb+5ast, H.Josh 19+12reb+3ast, B.Chris 12+9reb, N.Muslic 11+15reb+1ast, M.Mohmmed 4+7reb, A.Yakan 4

Al Ahli D. - Al Shamal 77-62

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Doha: Al Ahli D. (#6) and Al Shamal (#3). Al Ahli D. (3-4) won against visiting Al Shamal (4-3) 77-62. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al Shamal. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of center Taylor Adway (205-1996, college: Ferris St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Nigel Johnson (187-1995, college: Virginia) contributed with 18 points and 4 assists for the winners. Johnson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Al Ahli D. players scored in double figures. Guard Tyree Crump (185-1997, college: Georgia, agency: BIG) answered with 12 points and 5 assists and guard Shane Rector (188-1994, college: Utah St.) added 15 points in the effort for Al Shamal. Al Ahli maintains sixth place with 3-4 record. Al Shamal at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Al Ahli's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Doha to the arena .
Top scorers:
Al Shamal: S.Rector 15+2reb+2ast, T.Baxter Jr. 14+2reb, T.Crump 12+4reb+5ast, N.Alioune 9+3reb+2ast, A.Oussama 6+11reb, C.Christian 4+1reb+1ast
Al Ahli D.: J.Nigel 18+3reb+4ast, A.Taylor 17+11reb, R.Raekwon 15+6reb, M.Abbasher 13+10reb+1ast, M.Ndao 6+4reb+1ast, Y.Yagoub 5+2reb+4ast

Al Arabi - Al Rayyan 90-87

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Al Rayyan (5-1) in Doha on Wednesday night. Visitors were edged by Al Arabi (6-0) 90-87. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Al Rayyan. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Ousmanediatta Dieng fired 22 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. The former international swingman Abdulrahman Saad (185-1996) chipped in 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. American guard Malik Curry (185-1999, college: WVU) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists and Latvian Rolands Freimanis (209-1988) added 18 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Al Arabi and four Al Rayyan players scored in double figures. Al Arabi have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 6-0 record. Al Rayyan at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. Al Arabi's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Doha to the arena Al Shamal.
Top scorers:
Al Rayyan: M.Abdulla 23+2reb+2ast, M.Curry 19+7reb+11ast, R.Freimanis 18+10reb, B.Dieng 13+8reb+2ast, T.Harris 8+4reb+1ast, M.Bobo 4+5reb
Al Arabi: O.Dieng 22+9reb+1ast, Y.Abdelrahman 18+7reb, S.Abdulrahman 16+8reb+6ast, E.Kikanovic 14+7reb, A.Mustafa 13+1reb+3ast, D.Sindou 5+4reb+3ast