Game 3 of the 2nd semi-final: Zain vs Bank Audi

After falling behind early in games 1 and 2, Zain came out determined to keep the game close and not dig themselves a hole to climb out of. They were able to do just that as the first quarter was a back and forth battle and despite red hot shooting from Bank Audi (they hit 4 threes in the first quarter) but Zain kept it close as the first quarter ended with Bank Audi leading 25-23. In the second quarter, Bank Audi shooting cooled down a bit and Zain took advantage by going into half time with the score tied at 41-41.

In the third quarter, Bank Audi went back to their hot shooting as they hit 3 threes early on combined with a couple of fast break buckets to take a 15 points lead midway through the quarter. And after trading baskets for a few minutes, Zain went on a 6-0 run to cut the deficit to 62-53 at the end of the third. Bank Audi started the fourth quarter with a three that increased the lead to 12 but Zain slowly cut into the lead and with less than 2 minutes to go the lead was only 2 points (73-71). That was the closest Zain would get as Bank Audi were able to hit key free throws to get away with a deserved win 79-75 to advance to the finals and play Arab Potash Co. for the title on Friday.

Scorers
Bank Audi
Ghazi Naber 24 pts
Raed Owais 20 pts
Ali Farouki 14 pts
Khaled Quran 11 pts
Ziad Khair 5 pts
Hani Thalji 3 pts
Fawaz Al Shaikh 2 pts

Zain

Nihad Madi 28 pts

Faisal Nsour 21 pts

Eyad Mohammad 12 pts

Kevin Thomas 7 pts

Saliba Amash 6 pts

Bassam Qamhieh 1 pt

Written by Faisal Nsour
on Old Timers Basketball League official Page