Al Rayyan outclass Qatar SC to extend lead; Al Ahli down Al Khor

Doha, Qatar: Former Utah Jazz NBA pick Justin Jamel Wright Foreman put up a dazzling performance which included scoring 40 points, six rebounds and an...

Doha, Qatar: Former Utah Jazz NBA pick Justin Jamel Wright-Foreman put up a dazzling performance which included scoring 40 points, six rebounds and an assist as leaders Al Rayyan sealed a dominant 107-81 win over Qatar SC in the Qatar Basketball League yesterday.

The win in the 10th round of the League at the Al Gharafa Hall elevated Al Rayyan’s tally to 19 points, extending their lead at the top of the standings by three points over Al Sadd who are placed second. Qatar SC, meanwhile, remain in fifth place and are tied with Al Shamal SC at 14 points.

Al Rayyan quickly established their dominance as they took a 10-point lead by the end of the first quarter (33-23). Led by Wright-Foreman, Al Rayyan surged ahead taking a 53-39 lead at the end of second period. Qatar SC’s best attack, led by Dejan Janic and Jordan Rawis, came in the third quarter in which they were behind by just two points (21-23), but Al Rayyan held firm, enjoying a fourth quarter (31-21) to win the match by 26 points.

For Al Rayyan, who are chasing their 19th League title, Abdulla Yassin Mousa (23 points, six rebounds and two assists) and Demarquis D’Angelo Bost (six points, four rebounds and 11 assists) also made notable contributions.

Janic added 31 points for Qatar SC, also making 10 rebounds and four assists, while Rawis chipped in with 30 points, seven rebounds and six assists.