SBL Round 12: Leader Al Hilal gets another victory

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Leader Al Hilal delivered the twelfth win on Friday night. This time they crushed 7th ranked Al Ansar (6-6) 104-84 in Riyadh. Al Hilal shot 61.5 percent from the field. They also forced 19 Al Ansar turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. Al Hilal looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Antwan Scott (185-92, college: Colorado St.) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. International center Mohammed Alsuwailem (211-98) chipped in 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Al Hilal's coach Stratos Koukoulekidis used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Armenian center Todd OBrien (211-89, college: UAB) who recorded 26 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Al Hilal (12-2) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Al Ansar at the other side keeps the seventh place with six games lost. Al Hilal are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Abha (#12) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Al Ansar will play against Abha (#12) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Bottom-ranked Abha (0-12) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 96-49 loss to second ranked Al Nasr (10-2) in Abha. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. It was a good game for the former international guard Khalid Abdel-Gabar (188-90, college: Windsor) who led his team to a victory with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Musab Kadi contributed with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Al Nasr's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mostaf Khan replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds for Abha. Defending champion maintains second position with 10-2 record having 2 victories less than leader Al Hilal, which they share with Ohod. Newly promoted Abha still closes the standings with 12 games lost. Al Nasr will play against Al Wehda (#5) in Mecca in the next round. Abha will play at home against the league's leader Al Hilal (#1) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
A very close game took place in Tabuk between Al Ahly and Duba Club. Seventh ranked Al Ahly (4-6) got a very close victory on the road over 11th ranked Duba Club (1-11). Al Ahly managed to escape with a 3-point win 74-71 on Friday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Yahya Ibrahim who helped to win the game recording 35 points (!!!) and 4 assists. Al Ahly's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Ahmed Ismail with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 31 rebounds and 4 assists. Despite that victory Al Ahly went down to eighth position due to points difference. Duba Club lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eleventh place with 11 games lost. Al Ahly will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Duba Club will play against Al Ittihad (#4) and hope to win that game.

Rest of the games of round 12 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Al Wehda was crushed by Al Ittihad in Jeddah 90-69. Ohod beat Al Salam at home 75-64. Al Nahda lost to Al Fateh on the opponent's court 68-84.
The best stats of 12th round was 41 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds by Mohamed Harat of Al Fateh.

Duba Club - Al Ahly 71-74

A very close game took place in Tabuk between Al Ahly and Duba Club. Seventh ranked Al Ahly (4-6) got a very close victory on the road over 11th ranked Duba Club (1-11). Al Ahly managed to escape with a 3-point win 74-71 on Friday evening. Strangely Duba Club outrebounded Al Ahly 48-29 including 17 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Yahya Ibrahim who helped to win the game recording 35 points (!!!) and 4 assists and American forward Steve Taylor Jr. (206-93, college: Toledo) who added 12 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Al Ahly's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Egyptian center Ahmed Ismail (216-95, college: IUPUI) with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 31 rebounds and 4 assists and Osama Almuwallad scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Four Duba Club players scored in double figures. Despite that victory Al Ahly went down to eighth position due to points difference. Duba Club lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eleventh place with 11 games lost. Al Ahly will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Duba Club will play against Al Ittihad (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Al Ahly: I.Yahya 35+2reb+4ast, A.Abdulrahman 12+2reb, S.Taylor Jr. 12+14reb+4ast, A.Abdulrahman 9+1ast, B.Murad 4+2reb+2ast, N.Althalabi 2+2reb
Duba Club: A.Ismail 26+31reb+4ast, A.Abdulmajeed 13+2reb, A.Abdullah 12+5reb, A.Osama 10+6reb+1ast, J.Dogbo 7, F.Hussain 3+1reb

Abha - Al Nasr 49-96

Bottom-ranked Abha (0-12) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 96-49 loss to second ranked Al Nasr (10-2) in Abha. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Abha's players. It was a good game for the former international guard Khalid Abdel-Gabar (188-90, college: Windsor) who led his team to a victory with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international forward Musab Kadi (-99) contributed with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Al Nasr's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mostaf Khan replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds and Tunisian Hamza Aiouz (-89) added 15 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Abha. Defending champion maintains second position with 10-2 record having 2 victories less than leader Al Hilal, which they share with Ohod. Newly promoted Abha still closes the standings with 12 games lost. Al Nasr will play against Al Wehda (#5) in Mecca in the next round. Abha will play at home against the league's leader Al Hilal (#1) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Al Nasr: K.Abdel-Gabar 16+5reb+5ast, K.Musab 14+5reb+4ast, H.Raed 13+2reb, A.Yazid 9+3reb, C.Johnson 9+11reb+3ast, A.Salem 8+3reb
Abha: H.Aiouz 15+5reb+2ast, K.Mostaf 12+15reb+1ast, A.Abdullah 12+3reb, A.Sami 4+11reb+2ast, A.Assad 2+1reb, A.Monabihi Abdullah 2+6reb+1ast

Al Ittihad - Al Wehda 90-69

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Al Wehda's (7-5) road loss to fourth ranked Al Ittihad (9-3) 69-90 on Friday. Al Ittihad forced 20 Al Wehda turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Mathna Almarwani (186-92) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists and Nigerian-American power forward Maxie Esho (206-91, college: UMass) who added 25 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Four Al Ittihad players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international center Mohammed AlMarwani (206-89) with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 15 rebounds and American-Bahrain Wayne Chism (206-87, college: Tennessee) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds. Al Ittihad maintains fourth position with 9-3 record. Loser Al Wehda keeps the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with Al Fateh. Al Ittihad will meet Duba Club (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Al Wehda will play against the league's second-placed Al Nasr (#2) in Riyadh and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Al Ittihad: M.Almarwani 26+13reb+8ast, M.Esho 25+13reb+1ast, O.Abada 17+5reb+9ast, A.Khalid 15+4reb+2ast, F.Abdullah 4+2reb, M.Abdullah 3+1reb+1ast
Al Wehda: M.AlMarwani 28+15reb+1ast, W.Chism 25+14reb+2ast, B.Husam 6+3reb+1ast, A.Mohammed 5+1reb+11ast, M.Thamer 4+1reb, R.Gunday 1+2reb+1ast

Ohod - Al Salam 75-64

No shocking result in a game in Medina where third ranked Ohod (10-2) defeated 9th ranked Al Salam (4-8) 75-64 on Friday. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Shane Rector (188-94, college: Utah St.) who helped to win the game recording 31 points and 5 rebounds and center Hassan Ali who added 9 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. Ohod's coach Fuad Abou Chakra allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was Algerian center Touhami Ghezzoul (209-87, college: N.Dakota St.) with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 13 rebounds and Mohammed Iqbal scored 11 points and 5 assists. Ohod moved-up to second place, which they share with Al Nasr. Newly promoted Al Salam keeps the ninth position with eight games lost. Ohod will meet league's leader Al Hilal in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Al Salam will play against the league's leader Al Hilal (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ohod: S.Rector 31+5reb+2ast, F.Belal 12+1reb+6ast, N.Abojalas 10+10reb, A.Hassan 9+15reb, A.Almukhtar 7+7reb+4ast, F.Abdulrahman 4
Al Salam: T.Ghezzoul 29+13reb, I.Mohammed 11+4reb+5ast, S.Rashad 8+8reb+2ast, H.Alnamer 6+4reb+5ast, A.Hadi 5+5reb+1ast, A.Bader 5+1ast

Al Hilal - Al Ansar 104-84

Leader Al Hilal delivered the twelfth win on Friday night. This time they crushed 7th ranked Al Ansar (6-6) 104-84 in Riyadh. Al Hilal shot 61.5 percent from the field. They also forced 19 Al Ansar turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. Al Hilal looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Antwan Scott (185-92, college: Colorado St.) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. International center Mohammed Alsuwailem (211-98) chipped in 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Al Hilal's coach Stratos Koukoulekidis used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Armenian center Todd OBrien (211-89, college: UAB) who recorded 26 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Ayman Belal added 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Al Hilal (12-2) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Al Ansar at the other side keeps the seventh place with six games lost. Al Hilal are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Abha (#12) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Al Ansar will play against Abha (#12) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Al Hilal: A.Scott 26+10reb+7ast, N.Alabsi 26+2reb+3ast, A.Mohammed 24+7reb+5ast, H.Abbas 22+3reb+2ast, O.Albargawi 4+5reb+2ast, A.Abdulrahman 2+1ast
Al Ansar: T.O'Brien 26+8reb+5ast, B.Ayman 17+5reb+4ast, S.Bzai 16+2reb+3ast, A.Ahmed 11+1reb, Y.Fallatah 7+2reb+1ast, A.Salman 5+2reb+4ast

Al Fateh - Al Nahda 84-68

Very expected game in Al Hasa where 10th ranked Al Nahda (2-10) was defeated by sixth ranked Al Fateh (7-5) 84-68 on Friday. Al Fateh looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Algerian forward Mohamed Harat (198-90) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 41 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds and Nigerian-American guard Michael Efevberha (195-84, college: CSUN) who added 13 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American center Malik Wineglass (203-93, college: Harris-Stowe St.) with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and Abdulrahman Kurdi scored 16 points. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Al Fateh have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Al Wehda. Loser Al Nahda keeps the tenth position with ten games lost. Al Fateh will meet higher ranked Al Ittihad (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Al Nahda will play against Duba Club (#11) in Tabuk and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Al Fateh: M.Harat 41+14reb+3ast, M.Efevberha 13+7reb+8ast, A.Abdullah 10+4reb, A.Khodeir Ali 9+1reb+1ast, M.Al-Saqer 5+4reb+7ast, A.Moussaad Mohamad 2+1reb
Al Nahda: M.Wineglass 17+15reb+4ast, K.Abdulrahman 16+4reb+1ast, A.Saad 10+1reb, K.Marwan 7+3reb, A.Turki 7+2reb+6ast, A.Ishaq 3+1reb



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