Jerusalem vs Beirut

Moayad finishes strong at the rim and with Omar pulling defenders out and Malik Zubi shooting from deep, Jerusalem will attack Beirut's help defense all game. With all the guards they drafted, Beirut has to stop dribble penetration at the point of attack for this build to work, which will lessen the load on Mahdy. Deep's paint help will be key if Omar pressures Mahdy on the perimeter. Ahmad Saleh needs to deliver on the draft capital invested in him, starting on defense.

Malik Zubi is playing at a high level and Jerusalem simply has too many scoring options for Beirut to contain.

Jerusalem by 10

Gaza vs Cairo

Gaza needs more players finishing consistently so Towfeek is not used so much as a ballhandler. Splash and Marachli are very skilled but need to find consistent scoring spots. Mahrooz and Muhanad have the size to wall off the paint and force Gaza to beat them from outside, where they shot 3-21 from three last week. If Splash turns more of his drives into buckets it changes the math for Gaza's offense. With a game to get his legs under him, Idris could be the scoring boost Cairo needs.

Cairo's perimeter defense is solid but not lockdown and Gaza's ball handling gives them the ability to create what they want.

Gaza by 4

Kabul vs Istanbul - GAME OF THE WEEK

Kabul has the skill among their starters to beat the first man but Istanbul covers for each other in the paint well so an extra pass will be needed. Istanbul needs to move the ball well too if Kabul plays zone as they have been inconsistent against zone. They need to have zone beaters ready to get Ali S and Ali H their shots. Jojo faces a size disadvantage and will need to play bigger than his frame. Deek's rebounding could wreck a zone and give Istanbul extra possessions.

Istanbul's physicality is a real challenge for Kabul when they are covering space instead of guarding bodies.

Istanbul by 5

Granada vs Damascus

Like most Shafic-led teams, Granada plays as a team and spreads the scoring. They need this chemistry defensively as they play a top talent in Adeeb. If Damascus can play at a fast pace, they’ll get more 1v1s to take advantage of their strong scoring trio of Adeeb, Jay, and Moatze. Anas Najib could be the best option to check Adeeb and the more effective he is the better Granada's chances get. If Moatze sustains his scoring for a full game instead of in spurts, Damascus becomes the team to beat.

Individual play wins in close matchups in this league and Damascus has the better individual talent.

Damascus by 5

Edited by user Wednesday, November 11, 2026 3:45:16 AM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified