Lenny Daniel powered Al Ahli to a 90-76 victory over Bahrain Club in their 18th-week game of the Zain Bahrain Basketball League played at the Zain Arena in Um Al Hassam yesterday.
Al Ahli got off to a strong start, taking the opening quarter 26-21 and extending their lead in the second quarter to lead 49-43 at half-time. They continued to dominate their opponents after the interval, claiming the third quarter 23-13 and ensuring a comfortable victory in the final session.
Daniel scored 36 points and grabbed 12 rebounds while Ali Aqeel contributed 14 points and Mohamed Kuwayed finished with 11 for the winners. Maitham Jameel and Hesham Sarhan chipped in with 10 points apiece. The top scorer for Bahrain Club was Ali Abbas who collected 19 points.
Earlier, Sitra eased past Samaheej 86-75 after a dominant performance by Malik Wineglass.
Wineglass had 42 points, 20 rebounds and five assists while Ali Jawad Salman, with 12 points, and Ali Eid, with 11, were the only other Sitra players to score in double figures. Basel Adel top-scored for Samaheej with 17 points.
In opening 18th-week game, played last Thursday, Al Ettihad defeated Isa Town 98-81 after a fine performance by Adrian Uter, who scored 30 points, along with 21 rebounds and nine assists.
The 18th-week games conclude today when Muharraq face Al Najma at 5.30pm and Al Hala clash with Manama at 7.30pm. Both games will be played at the Zain Basketball Arena.
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