Al-Nasr coach Hossam El-Wakeel confirmed that the defensive awakening and high focus of his players in the second half, along with the success rate of three-pointers, were the key to 'Al-Nasr' overcoming a deficit to secure a hard-fought one-point victory over Sharjah (89-88). This win allowed the team to top the standings with a perfect record and 12 points. Sharjah's first loss of the season caused them to drop from the lead and fall to second place, sharing it with Al-Ahli (11 points each). El-Wakeel stated: 'The return of injured players, especially point guard Mamadou Ndiaye, and the recovery of American playmaker Marvel Harris, along with the ability to motivate players during halftime to maintain a high defensive focus, were crucial in turning the game around.' He added that the team's 14 successful three-pointers, which accounted for 42 points, were a significant factor. El-Wakeel also noted that Al-Nasr is the only leading team that has not finalized its foreign player file and relies on only two professionals, compared to three on competing teams.
