In this file photo, Kazma player shoots as Al-Qadsia player defends

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 5: Basketball fans are in for a thrilling showdown tonight as Kazma and Al-Qadsia meet in Round 3 of the national league at 7:30 PM at the Basketball Association Hall in Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex. Earlier, Al-Sahel faces Al-Qurain at 5:00 PM in the same venue.

The Kazma vs. Al-Qadsia matchup is the highlight of the round, featuring two teams vying for top league positions, with Al-Qadsia having dominated recent championships.

Kazma looks to bounce back from a loss to Al-Qurain, despite the absence of suspended captain Abdulaziz Al-Humaidi. Key players include Abdulmohsen Al-Mousawi, Rashid Al-Rabah, Abdullah Tawfiq, and Mohammed Ashkanani, supported by a foreign trio, Jumaro Brown, DeQuan Jones, and Brandon Garrett, under Turkish coach Idak Baysir.

Al-Qadsia aims for a third consecutive win following victories over Al-Arabi and Al-Sulaibikhat. Slovenian coach Bojan Lazic relies on experienced players Ahmed Al-Balushi, Abdulrahman Al-Sahoo, Hussein Al-Khabaz, and Abdullah Ibrahim, along with American duo Jagwan Johnson and Phil Green, balancing offense and defense to maintain their winning form.

By Khaled Al-Enezi

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff