There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in QBL. Coincidentally all visitors won their games. 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 Ahli D. (#4) and Al Sadd (#3). Al Sadd was defeated at home 65-79 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Al Sadd. Al Ahli dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Al Sadd's 32. International forward Mohammed Abbasher (198-2004) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. American guard Nigel Johnson (187-1995, college: Virginia, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) chipped in 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. American center Malik Toppin (206-1997, college: Salem) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks for lost side. Al Ahli (10-5) moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated Al Sadd. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
In the last game of round 16 Al Shamal defeated Al Wakrah in Doha 80-76.
The best stats of 16th round was 26 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists by Aaron Mitchell of Al Wakrah.
Al Sadd - Al Ahli D. 65-79The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Doha:
Al Ahli D. (#4) and
Al Sadd (#3).
Al Sadd was defeated at home
65-79 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Al Sadd.
Al Ahli dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to
Al Sadd's 32. International forward
Mohammed Abbasher (198-2004) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. American guard
Nigel Johnson (187-1995, college:
Virginia, agency:
6th Man Basketball Agency) chipped in 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Johnson is a former
Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Al Ahli D. players scored in double figures. American center
Malik Toppin (206-1997, college:
Salem) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks and his fellow American import guard
Steven Green (196-1993, college:
OKBU) added 19 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side.
Al Ahli (10-5) moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated Al Sadd.
Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:Al Sadd: M.Toppin 22+11reb, S.Green 19+7reb+2ast, C.Bratsiakos 9+5reb+2ast, D.Adel 8+6reb+1ast, A.Faisal 3+3reb+4ast, S.Omar 3+3reb+2ast
Al Ahli D.: J.Nigel 21+5reb+4ast, M.Abbasher 16+17reb, A.Taylor 13+8reb+4ast, M.Darwish 12+2reb, R.Raekwon 12+6reb+2ast, Y.Yagoub 5+2ast
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Al Wakrah - Al Shamal 76-80We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 5th ranked
Al Wakrah (7-8) was defeated at home by sixth ranked
Al Shamal (6-9)
80-76 on Monday. American guard
Shane Rector (188-1994, college:
Utah St.) fired 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The other American import
Troy Baxter Jr (206-1996, college:
Morgan St.) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. Five Al Shamal players scored in double figures. American guard
Aaron Mitchell (188-1989, college:
Longwood) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists and American-Mali guard
Bakary Camara (198-1998, college:
Bridgeport) added 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Al Wakrah's coach
Ihab Galal tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help.
Al Shamal maintains sixth position with
6-9 record.
Al Wakrah at the other side keeps the fifth place with eight games lost.
Al Shamal will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Al Wakrah will play at home against Qatar Club (#8) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:Al Wakrah: A.Mitchell 26+11reb+7ast, B.Camara 23+10reb+4ast, S.Ndour Mame 15+2reb, T.Momar 9+6reb+2ast, A.Mohammed 3+1ast, M.Khaled 0
Al Shamal: R.Shane 20+7reb+5ast, B.Troy 19+6reb+2ast, C.Tyree 16+2reb+3ast, G.Hajar 10+4reb+4ast, O.Abdenacer 10+12reb, A.Ndoye 5+1reb+2ast
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