Round 5: Al Riyadi is defeated by Gorgan

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between second ranked Lebanese Al Riyadi (2-2) and fourth ranked Iranian Gorgan (3-1) was the most important one in the last round on Wednesday night. Al Riyadi was defeated by Gorgan in Gorgan 75-62. It was a key game for the second position in the league. American-Guinea-Bissau point guard Parrish Petty (185-1988, college: UTRGV) stepped up and scored 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and forward Sajjad Pazrofteh (205-1996) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Wael Arakji (194-1994) responded with 16 points. Gorgan have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending Iranian champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Al Hilal. Al Riyadi at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Al Naft. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
West Asia Super League top team - UAE Shabab Al Ahli (4-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eighth ranked Omani Al Bashaer (0-4) in Dubai 92-61. Center Qais Alshabebi (200-1991) nailed a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and Milan Milosevic accounted for 17 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. American guard Aaron Parks (190-1994, college: CSUN) came up with 25 points and 7 rebounds for Al Bashaer in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Shabab Al Ahli have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending UAE champion maintains first place with 4-0 record. Defending Omani champion Al Bashaer still closes the standings with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game in Kuwait City was also quite interesting. Third ranked Saudi Arabian Al Hilal (3-1) played at the court of 5th ranked Kuwaiti Kazma (1-3). Al Hilal managed to secure a 5-point victory 92-87 on Monday. The best player for the winners was Mohammed Alsuwailem who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Kevin Murphy produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds for the hosts. Defending Saudi Arabian champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Gorgan. Loser Kazma dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with Al Karameh. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 5 Al Karameh lost to Al Naft on the opponent's court 72-82.

Group Gulf League

Kazma - Al Hilal 87-92

The game in Kuwait City was also quite interesting. Third ranked Saudi Arabian Al Hilal (3-1) played at the court of 5th ranked Kuwaiti Kazma (1-3). Al Hilal managed to secure a 5-point victory 92-87 on Monday. The best player for the winners was center Mohammed Alsuwailem (211-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Canadian-Saudi Arabian guard Khalid Abdel-Gabar (188-1990, college: Windsor) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. American guard Kevin Murphy (197-1990, college: Tenn Tech) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and guard Abdulaziz Al-Hamidi (184-1987) added 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Four Al Hilal and five Kazma players scored in double figures. Defending Saudi Arabian champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Gorgan. Loser Kazma dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with Al Karameh. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Al Hilal: A.Mohammed 21+16reb+3ast, K.Abdel-Gabar 19+7reb+2ast, M.Lyons 17+4reb+3ast, O.Albargawi 13+4reb+4ast, N.Alabsi 9+8reb+2ast, C.Chapman 9+1reb
Kazma: K.Murphy 25+10reb+3ast, A.Al-Hamidi 21+6reb+4ast, L.Williams 16+6reb, R.Young 11+8reb, B.Yousef 11+7reb, R.Abdulaziz 3+1reb+2ast

Shabab Al Ahli - Al Bashaer 92-61

West Asia Super League top team - UAE Shabab Al Ahli (4-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed eighth ranked Omani Al Bashaer (0-4) in Dubai 92-61. Shabab Al Ahli outrebounded Al Bashaer 50-32 including a 35-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Al Bashaer was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Center Qais Alshabebi (200-1991) nailed a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and Bosnian forward Milan Milosevic (204-1985, agency: Interperformances) accounted for 17 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Four Shabab Al Ahli players scored in double figures. American guard Aaron Parks (190-1994, college: CSUN) came up with 25 points and 7 rebounds and guard Hadid Bait Bakhit (185-1999) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Al Bashaer in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Shabab Al Ahli have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending UAE champion maintains first place with 4-0 record. Defending Omani champion Al Bashaer still closes the standings with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Shabab Al Ahli: Q.Alshabebi 20+13reb+1ast, M.Milosevic 17+10reb+5ast, B.Triche 15+8reb+5ast, T.Alnuaimi 10+3reb+1ast, A.AbdAlNour 7+3reb, A.Hamid 7+2reb+2ast
Al Bashaer: A.Parks 25+7reb+2ast, B.Bakhit Hadid 13+5reb+1ast, M.Al-Souli 6+7reb+1ast, S.Al-Saadi 5+6reb+1ast, A.Qasim 5+2reb, A.Aiman 4+3reb

Group West Asia

Gorgan - Al Riyadi 75-62

The game between second ranked Lebanese Al Riyadi (2-2) and fourth ranked Iranian Gorgan (3-1) was the most important one in the last round on Wednesday night. Al Riyadi was defeated by Gorgan in Gorgan 75-62. It was a key game for the second position in the league. American-Guinea-Bissau point guard Parrish Petty (185-1988, college: UTRGV) stepped up and scored 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and forward Sajjad Pazrofteh (205-1996) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds. Petty is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Guard Wael Arakji (194-1994) responded with 16 points and South Sudanese-Lebanese center Ater Majok (210-1987, college: UConn) scored 7 points and 11 rebounds. Gorgan have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending Iranian champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Al Hilal. Al Riyadi at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Al Naft. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Gorgan: P.Petty 26+7reb+4ast, S.Pazrofteh 18+9reb+3ast, A.Udras 12+8reb+2ast, B.Yakhchali 8+3reb, M.Jamshidi 7+4reb+6ast, R.Mozafari 4+4reb+3ast
Al Riyadi: W.Arakji 16+2reb+2ast, D.Johnson 15+1reb+1ast, A.Majok 7+11reb, I.Moneim 7+8reb+2ast, A.Mansour 6+3reb+2ast, A.Saoud 5+1reb

Al Naft - Al Karameh 82-72

Everything could happen in Baghdad at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Iraqi Al Naft and 7th ranked Syrian Al Karameh had identical 1-2 record. This time Al Naft used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Homs 82-72 on Thursday night. The best player for the winners was American forward Antwaine Wiggins (203-1988, college: Charleston, agency: BIG) who scored 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks. Guard Jasim Al-Saeed (192-1995) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. Five Al Naft players scored in double figures. American Musa Abdul-Aleem (196-1988, college: Troy) produced 26 points and guard Ishaq Oubid (192-1995) added 10 points and 12 rebounds respectively for the guests. Defending Iraqi champion (2-2) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Al Riyadi. Al Karameh lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with Kazma. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Al Naft: A.Wiggins 25+9reb+2ast, A.Jasim 16+12reb+1ast, K.Hamzah 16+1reb+2ast, A.Al-Draisawi 12+4reb+2ast, E.Sosa 11+5reb+2ast, H.Aldiwani 2+10reb+1ast
Al Karameh: M.Abdul-Aleem 26+1reb+2ast, C.Obekpa 11+8reb+2ast, I.Oubid 10+12reb+2ast, Z.Alhusain 6+2ast, E.Hilani 6, G.Nazarian 6+1reb



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