Holders Al Arabi beat Al Gharafa; Al Ahli win

Doha, Qatar: Reigning champions Al Arabi continued their flawless run in the Amir Cup Basketball Championship 2025, defeating Al Gharafa 79 67 at Al G...

Doha, Qatar: Reigning champions Al Arabi continued their flawless run in the Amir Cup Basketball Championship 2025, defeating Al Gharafa 79-67 at Al Gharafa Sports Club yesterday.

The Group A contest was tied at 21-all after a tightly contested first quarter, but Al Arabi gained control with a strong 27-11 show in the second period to lead 48-32 at halftime.

Al Gharafa narrowed the deficit midway through the third period which ended with scores of 19-15 in favour of the Cheetahs. However, despite a thrilling final quarter which saw both teams scoring 16 points each, Al Arabi managed to secure their second straight win.

Al Arabi’s centre Elmedin Kikanovic was a dominant force, scoring a game-high 24 points and 11 rebounds. 

Bahraini Mustafa Hussein Ali Ahmed Rashed added 16 points, eight rebounds and five assists, while guard Abdulrahman Saad chipped in 14 points and a game-high five assists to power Al Arabi.