SBL Round 12 (Regular Season): Al Taawoun still not able to record any victory

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Bottom-ranked Al Taawoun is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 11th consecutive match to fourth ranked Al Hilal (9-3) 114-84 on Friday evening. Al Hilal well out of reach of Al Taawoun shooting 70.5 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 55.2 percentage. It was a good game for American guard Antwan Scott (185-1992, college: Colorado St.) who led his team to a victory with 49 points (!!!) and 5 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). The other American import forward Dantez Walton (200-1997, college: NKU) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Al Hilal's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bosnian center Markus Loncar (213-1996) replied with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 17 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) for Al Taawoun. Al Hilal moved-up to third place. Al Taawoun at the other side still closes the standings with 11 games lost. Al Hilal are looking forward to face Deba (#11) in Tabuk in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Al Taawoun will play on the road against the league's leader Al Nassr in Riyadh and hopes to get finally their first victory.
The game in supposed to be also worth to mention about. Second ranked Ittihad (10-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Al Khaleej (4-8). Ittihad smashed Al Khaleej 97-76. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Latavious Williams (203-1989) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 19 rebounds and James Edwards Jr who added 19 points and 5 assists during the contest. Coach Mohamed Kardani's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Congolese-French forward Nobel Boungou-Colo (202-1988) with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Ittihad maintains second position with 10-2 record having just one point less than leader Al Nassr. Newly promoted Al Khaleej keeps the eighth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Al Salam. Ittihad will play against Al Safa (#10) in Safwa in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Al Khaleej will play on the road against Al Ahli in Jeddah and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Al Wehda (7-5) and Al Salam (4-8), which took place in Mecca. Higher ranked Al Wehda lost at home to tenth ranked Al Salam 72-76 on Tuesday. The winners were led by Wayne Chism who had that evening a double-double by scoring 29 points and 15 rebounds. Even 24 points by Donte McGill did not help to save the game for Al Wehda. Al Salam moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Al Khaleej. Loser Al Wehda keeps the sixth position with five games lost. Al Salam will meet at home higher ranked Ohod (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Al Wehda will play against Al Fateh in Al Hasa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.




Al Taawoun - Al Hilal 84-114

Bottom-ranked Al Taawoun is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 11th consecutive match to fourth ranked Al Hilal (9-3) 114-84 on Friday evening. Al Hilal well out of reach of Al Taawoun shooting 70.5 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 55.2 percentage. It was a good game for American guard Antwan Scott (185-1992, college: Colorado St.) who led his team to a victory with 49 points (!!!) and 5 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). The other American import forward Dantez Walton (200-1997, college: NKU) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Al Hilal's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bosnian center Markus Loncar (213-1996) replied with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 17 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and American power forward Devin Gilmore (200-1997, college: Murray St.) added 25 points in the effort for Al Taawoun. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Al Hilal moved-up to third place. Al Taawoun at the other side still closes the standings with 11 games lost. Al Hilal are looking forward to face Deba (#11) in Tabuk in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Al Taawoun will play on the road against the league's leader Al Nassr in Riyadh and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Al Taawoun: D.Gilmore 25+1reb+1ast, M.Loncar 25+17reb+3ast, B.Murad 15+1ast, A.Alwaleed 14, K.Mahmoud 5+1reb+4ast, A.Omar 0+1ast
Al Hilal: A.Scott 49+2reb+5ast, D.Walton 15, M.Abdulrahman 12+2reb, A.Mohammed 11+2reb, R.Young 9+1reb, A.Abdelmalek 7+2reb+1ast

Al Khaleej - Ittihad 76-97

The game in supposed to be also worth to mention about. Second ranked Ittihad (10-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Al Khaleej (4-8). Ittihad smashed Al Khaleej 97-76. Ittihad dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Al Khaleej's 26. They outrebounded Al Khaleej 43-30 including a 33-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ittihad players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Latavious Williams (203-1989) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 19 rebounds and the other American import center James Edwards Jr (211-1997, college: Southern) who added 19 points and 5 assists during the contest. Coach Mohamed Kardani's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Congolese-French forward Nobel Boungou-Colo (202-1988) with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists and the former international forward Mohammed Almutairi (193-1992) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ittihad maintains second position with 10-2 record having just one point less than leader Al Nassr. Newly promoted Al Khaleej keeps the eighth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Al Salam. Ittihad will play against Al Safa (#10) in Safwa in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Al Khaleej will play on the road against Al Ahli in Jeddah and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Al Khaleej: N.Boungou-Colo 18+9reb+8ast, A.Mohammed 17+7reb+2ast, M.Almutairi 17+6reb+3ast, A.Al-Darweesh 13+1reb, E.Ibrahim 6+2reb+1ast, A.Mosa 5+2reb+1ast
Ittihad: L.Williams 26+19reb+3ast, J.Edwards Jr. 19+4reb+5ast, J.Al Kabe 11+1reb+2ast, I.Mustafa 10+1reb+3ast, M.Almarwani 8+2reb+4ast, A.AlMadani 8+3reb+1ast

Al Wehda - Al Salam 72-76

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Al Wehda (7-5) and Al Salam (4-8), which took place in Mecca. Higher ranked Al Wehda lost at home to tenth ranked Al Salam 72-76 on Tuesday. Al Salam dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Al Wehda's 34. The winners were led by American-Bahrain Wayne Chism (206-1987, college: Tennessee) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 29 points and 15 rebounds and American swingman Brandon Spearman (191-1991, college: Hawaii) supported him with 31 points and 5 rebounds. Spearman is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 24 points by American guard Donte McGill (190-1995, college: FIU, agency: Green Sports Management) did not help to save the game for Al Wehda. Senegalese-Spanish power forward Mamadou Samb (210-1989) added 10 points and 15 rebounds. Al Salam moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Al Khaleej. Loser Al Wehda keeps the sixth position with five games lost. Al Salam will meet at home higher ranked Ohod (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Al Wehda will play against Al Fateh in Al Hasa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Al Wehda: D.McGill 24+4reb+1ast, M.Samb 10+15reb+1ast, A.Ayob 10+2reb+3ast, M.Ahmed 8+7reb+1ast, B.Hussam 7+6reb+2ast, B.Abdulmajeed 7+1reb+2ast
Al Salam: B.Spearman 31+5reb+3ast, W.Chism 29+15reb+1ast, E.Fawaz 6+5reb+1ast, Y.Fallatah 6+4reb+4ast, A.Hadi 4+3reb+1ast, A.Osama 0