The Al-Nasr basketball duo, American Marvel Harris and team captain Sultan Salih, led their team to a crucial 96-84 victory over Al-Ahli Youth. This win secured them the second qualifying spot for the final stage of the General League Championship. The tournament, set to begin on the 7th of the current month, will be played in a best-of-3 format. In another match, Sharjah defeated Al-Bataih 100-85. During the recent match, Harris's 20 points and Salih's 17 points gave Al-Nasr the necessary edge, dealing Al-Ahli Youth their first defeat in the 'playoff' stage. Al-Ahli Youth finished the 'playoff' stage at the top of the standings with 11 points from five wins and one loss, securing their spot in the final against Al-Nasr early. On the other hand, the defending champions, Sharjah, paid the price for impactful absences and injuries that affected the team's performance during the 'playoff' stage. Despite the 'King's' improved performance in the return leg, the team was left in third place with 9 points, insufficient for qualification, while Al-Bataih finished fourth.
