Malabes' 34-point game gives him Player of the Week award

- January 12, 2024

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Bader Malabes

Bader Malabes

36-year old guard Bader Malabes (183-G-1987) put on an amazing game in the last round for second-ranked Al-Muharraq and receives a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 7.
He had the game-high 34 points adding four rebounds and two assists for Al-Muharraq in his team's victory, helping them to beat Kuwait (3-1) 101-96. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Al-Muharraq maintains the 2nd position in West Asia Super League . They would have been even better if they hadn't lost that single game earlier this season. Al-Muharraq will need more victories to improve their 3-1 record. In the team's last game Malabes had a remarkable 54.5% from 2-point range and got five three-pointers out of 10 attempts. He turned to be Al-Muharraq's top player in his first season with the team. Bader Malabes averages this season 20.3ppg and 4.5apg.

Second best performed player last round was Cady Lalanne (208-C-1992) of top-ranked Al Kuwait SC. He is Haitian center in his second season at Kuwait. In the last game Lalanne recorded an impressive 28 points and 9 rebounds. Bad luck as Kuwait lost that game 96-101 to Al-Muharraq (3-1). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Al-Muharraq managed to tie with Kuwait at the very top position in the standings. His team has currently 3-1 record. Lalanne is well-known at Kuwait and he already established his position as one of the team's leaders.

Third place about best performers goes to another Al-Muharraq's star - forward Mohamed Nasser (195-PF-1997). Nasser showcased his all-around game by recording 25 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists in the last round. He was another key player of Al-Muharraq, helping his team with a 101-96 win against #1 ranked Kuwait. Al-Muharraq needs these victories very badly if they think about taking over top position in the standings. Their record at this point is 3 victories and 1 lost games. Nasser has a very solid season. In 4 games in West Asia Super League he scored 18.0ppg.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Jamil Saddir (200-PF-1989) of Al Ittihad - 23 points and 10 rebounds
5. Mohamad Atli (203-C/F-1995) of Al Ittihad - 19 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists
6. Hollis Thompson (203-SF-1991) of Al Ahli - 27 points and 4 rebounds
7. Omran Jawhar (203-C-2000) of Kuwait - 11 points and 14 rebounds
8. Andrew White III (200-G/F-1993) of Al Rayyan - 24 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists
9. Hamad Mousa (194-F-2006) of Al Rayyan - 25 points and 5 rebounds
10. Deandre Liggins (198-F-1988) of Al Ahli - 14 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists

The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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