Al Sadd cruise past Al Gharafa to keep pressure on leaders Al Arabi

DOHA: Al Sadd delivered a dominant performance in the eighth week of the basketball league, defeating Al Gharafa 102-79 to maintain their strong push at the top of the standings. The victory lifts Al Sadd to 12 points from seven games, putting them level with league leaders Al Arabi in what is shaping up to be a compelling battle for the summit.

From the opening tip, Al Sadd showcased superior pace, accuracy, and teamwork, pulling ahead early and never allowing Al Gharafa a route back into the contest. Their offensive rhythm proved too strong, with multiple players contributing heavily to the triple-digit tally.

In another match today, Al Khor edged Qatar SC 77-70 in a tightly contested clash between the league’s bottom two teams. The narrow win gives Al Khor a valuable boost, placing them one point above Qatar SC as both sides continue their fight to climb out of the lower ranks.

The results set the stage for an intriguing next round, with both the title race and the relegation battle heating up.