Wajeeh Drops 37 as Most Hated Edges Legal Lions in a Thriller

The Sunday slate at Open Gym Premier was defined by high-intensity battles, headlined by a three-point thriller between Most Hated and the Legal Lions. In a high-scoring track meet, Most Hated narrowly edged the Legal Lions 84–81. Anthony Newman led the charge for the victors, exploding for 30 points on 9-of-13 shooting, including a scorching 7-of-8 from behind the arc. Omar Almoukdad provided a defensive spark with 3 blocks to go along with his 20 points, while Musab Elashegh secured a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. The Legal Lions were propelled by a sensational 37-point outburst from Wajeeh Mahmood, who drilled 6 three-pointers, alongside Jacob Guzman’s 22-point, 8-rebound effort. Ultimately, the efficiency of Most Hated in crunch time allowed them to maintain their hold on the league lead.

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The Last Dance 73, PTSD 68

The Last Dance survived a tough outing against PTSD behind a potent perimeter display from Zaid Dadabhoy, who poured in 23 points and hit four of his ten attempts from long range. Raja Rabat facilitated the offense effectively, chipping in 13 points and 5 assists, while Irfan Anwar added a valuable 16 points and 2 steals. Despite the loss, PTSD saw a massive performance on the glass from Jad Shehadeh, who pulled down 14 rebounds to go with 11 points and 2 assists. Ayman Mohammed also contributed 17 points on the strength of five made threes, but The Last Dance ultimately secured the victory by executing in the final moments.

Levant 61, Bucket Cartel 50

Levant controlled the pace and the glass in an 11-point victory over Bucket Cartel, led by a well-rounded double-double from Ali Ankir. Ankir filled the stat sheet with 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists. Rami Awad provided the scoring punch, contributing 20 points on 8-of-17 shooting, including four made three-pointers. Bucket Cartel stayed competitive behind Yousif Zanana’s 17 points and Raaidh Afaz’s 15 points, but they were unable to match Levant's interior efficiency.

Poole Party 75, Akhwan 74

In the tightest contest of the week, Poole Party escaped with a one-point victory over Akhwan. Faris Bustami was the catalyst for the winners, recording a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds while adding 3 steals. Ayman Suliman led the scoring for Poole Party with 22 points. Akhwan pushed them to the brink behind a 32-point performance from Aamir Ansari, who shot 12-of-19 from the field, but the defensive consistency of Poole Party proved just enough to secure the win.

Al Aqsanauts 78, My Condolences 63

Al Aqsanauts delivered a commanding performance to secure a 15-point victory over My Condolences. Sabri Elfarra put on a clinic, posting 33 points and 12 rebounds on 11-of-20 shooting to lead all players. Amer Bishara complimented the scoring effort with 22 points. My Condolences fought back through Yahya Azar’s 18 points and Yanal Zakarni’s 14, while Zakariya Osman protected the rim with an impressive 5 blocks.

Gaza City 63, Washed Kings 59

Gaza City relied on a balanced offensive effort and strong rebounding to hold off the Washed Kings in a 4-point win. Alexis Moore led the charge with a 16-point, 11-rebound double-double, while Mason Jones added 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting. The Washed Kings were led by 17-point performances from both Aaman Soma—who added 10 rebounds—and Khalid Ali. Gaza City’s ability to limit turnovers and secure the defensive glass kept the Washed Kings at arm's length.

Player of the Week: Sabri Elfarra. Elfarra was the clear standout this week, delivering a massive 33-point, 12-rebound double-double in Al Aqsanauts' victory. His efficiency from the field (11-20) and the charity stripe (10-11) resulted in a league-high game score of 55.4, making him the