Al-Qadsiya player overcomes an opponent during the league match.

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 5: Qadsiya surged to the top of the basketball league standings with an emphatic 118-76 victory over Al-Qurain in the fourth round of the competition's first phase. In another match, Al-Nasr edged out Al-Sulaibikhat in a closely contested game, winning 107-102.

With this win, Qadsiya now leads with 6 points, while Al-Nasr follows with 5 points. Al-Sulaibikhat remains at 4 points, and Al-Qurain lags with 2 points.

The Qadsiya -Al-Qurain game began as a competitive affair, with the first quarter ending 29-24 in Qadsiya 's favor. The second quarter was tightly contested until Qadsiya pulled ahead in the final moments, scoring two three-pointers and a decisive basket to lead 49-40 at halftime.

The third quarter proved pivotal as Croatian star Zebic dominated from inside and outside the arc, capitalizing on Al-Qurain’s rushed plays. This extended Qadsiya’s lead to 16 points at 79-63 by the end of the third quarter. Although Al-Qurain managed to close the gap to 10 points early in the fourth quarter, Qadsiya regained control and sealed the game with a commanding performance.

In the second match, Al-Nasr asserted dominance early, taking the first quarter 31-13 and maintaining their momentum to lead 53-35 at halftime. Their advantage continued into the third quarter, ending 78-60. Despite a late rally from Al-Sulaibikhat, Al-Nasr held firm to secure the win.

These results highlight the growing intensity in the league as teams vie for top positions in the early stages of the competition.

By Hassan Mosa

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff