Soloman Awad Powers Gaza City in Dominant Offensive Showcase

Soloman Awad delivered the most surgical performance of the MBL Division 2 season on Sunday at Open Gym Premier. Gaza City dismantled My Condolences in a 90–55 rout, fueled by Awad’s masterpiece. He was nearly unstoppable, dropping 38 points on a hyper-efficient 16-of-24 shooting display. The Gaza City standout added 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals to anchor both sides of the floor. His six triples from long range kept the opposition scrambling, and his total game score of 55.5 stands as the benchmark for the week. Mason Jones provided vital secondary production with 21 points and 8 rebounds, while Muneer Saied chipped in 17 points and 4 steals to ensure the lead never wavered.

Also this week

Washed Kings 54, Al Aqsanauts 45 The Washed Kings secured a hard-fought nine-point victory by utilizing a balanced team effort. Rehan Bokhari led the charge with a double-double, posting 11 points and 13 rebounds to control the interior. Brandon Vicuna contributed 14 points, keeping the Al Aqsanauts' defense under constant pressure. For the Al Aqsanauts, Sabri Elfarra fought back with 18 points and 7 rebounds, but the team struggled to find consistent rhythm. Khalid Ali added 11 points off the bench for the winning side, providing the depth needed to seal the result.

Poole Party 55, Bucket Cartel 44 Poole Party claimed a solid 11-point win behind a versatile performance from Faris Bustami. Bustami tallied 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals, setting the tone for the day. Ayman Suliman proved to be a force on the boards, recording a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Despite the loss, Bucket Cartel’s Ayaan Ismail played an opportunistic game, recording 5 steals alongside his 13 points. Yousif Zanana also posted a double-double for the losing side with 10 points and 11 rebounds, though it wasn't enough to bridge the gap.

Most Hated 85, PTSD 75 In a high-scoring track meet, Most Hated outlasted PTSD by 10 points in an offensive display. Anthony Newman paced the victors with a game-high 25 points, while Musab Elashegh added a 20-point, 11-rebound double-double. Arman Nazarzai acted as the primary playmaker, dishing out 9 assists to keep the offense moving efficiently. PTSD countered with a massive performance from Jad Shehadeh, who controlled the glass with 18 rebounds and added 20 points. Abrahem Haidar led the PTSD scoring effort with 22 points, but they could not contain the balanced attack of their opponents.

Levant 57, Akhwan 46 Levant took down Akhwan by 11 points, leaning heavily on their frontcourt duo. Ali Ankir recorded 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Rami Awad mirrored the production with 14 points and 10 boards. Ravi Sharma was also instrumental, providing 18 points to secure the win. Akhwan remained competitive through the efforts of Adam Torki, who scored 16 points, and Aamir Ansari, who contributed 15. However, Levant’s rebounding advantage ultimately decided the outcome.

Legal Lions 77, The Last Dance 68 The Legal Lions triumphed in a 77–68 shootout thanks to a prolific perimeter performance. Haroon Khaliqi was dynamic from deep, hitting seven three-pointers to finish with 23 points, while Wajeeh Mahmood added a team-high 27 points. Jacob Guzman rounded out the effort by flirting with a triple-double, tallying 8 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists. Amjad Aryan carried the load for The Last Dance, putting up 19 points and 8 rebounds in the losing effort. Zaid Dadabhoy also contributed 15 points for The Last Dance, but the Lions' efficiency from outside proved too much to overcome.

Honors

Player of the Week: Soloman Awad (Gaza City) — With 38 points on 16-of-24 shooting and a near-perfect game score of 55.5, he defined the offensive standard for the week.

Looking Ahead

The action continues next week with a critical matchup between the 4-4 Legal Lions and the 7-1 Most Hated. The Lions will look to capitalize on their recent scoring momentum, while Most Hated aims to solidify their spot at the top of the standings.