BASKETBALL – DEFENDING champions Muharraq and Al Hala were both victorious last night as gameweek two of the 2026-27 Zain Bahrain Basketball League wrapped up at Zain Basketball Arena in Um Al Hassam Sports Complex.
Muharraq were big 97-73 winners against Sitra while Al Hala routed Samaheej 85-64.
Muharraq led from start to finish and enjoyed leads as big as 27 points in their triumph.
Nader Ali scored 19 points to lead a balanced attack with six players in double figures for their team. Lamar Mallory paced Sitra with 24 markers.
Muharraq maintained their perfect start to the new season with their second win in as many outings, while Sitra lost for the second straight time.
In Hala’s triumph, which was their second of the campaign, they too were in control from the tip and built gaps as much as 35 points.
Ahmed Bindayneh had 14 points to pace Hala, who had all 12 of their players make it onto the score sheet and with 40 points coming from their bench. Ahmed Ayman had 11 for Samahej, who suffered a second defeat.
Gameweek three this season is scheduled to be held from Monday to Wednesday next week.
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