Al Bahrain Survives Isa Town Fightback in League Clash

The Zain Bahrain Basketball League continued yesterday as Al Bahrain claimed a hard-fought 89–82 victory over Isa Town at the Bahrain Basketball Association Arena. Following Ahli’s opening-night win, the second game of the season maintained the league’s intensity and offered plenty of end-to-end drama.

Al Bahrain set the tone early, combining disciplined defense with quick transition play to take the first quarter 21–14. Guard Mansoor Jaber sparked the offense with aggressive drives, while forward Talal Ali Saeed dominated the glass for second-chance points. Isa Town stayed close through Jehad Ahmed’s inside scoring and Habib Sami’s steady shooting.

Momentum shifted in the second quarter as Isa Town tightened defensively and found rhythm offensively, outscoring Al Bahrain 23–15 to lead 37–36 at halftime. Ahmed orchestrated the offense with poise, while Sami punished defensive lapses. Al Bahrain regrouped during the break to plan a response.

The third quarter proved decisive. Re-energized, Al Bahrain surged with a 30–16 run. Jaber led with jumpers, Ali Husain Baqer added perimeter points, and center Hameed Faraj anchored the defense. By quarter’s end, Al Bahrain had built a 66–53 cushion.

Isa Town pushed in the final quarter, but Al Bahrain’s composure prevailed. Jaber hit a clutch jumper, Saeed hauled in crucial rebounds, and Faraj protected the rim to secure the win.

Jaber led Al Bahrain with 25 points, Baqer had 20, and Saeed 16. Sami finished with 15 and Ahmed 14 for Isa Town. Faraj and Saeed grabbed nine rebounds each.

League action continues today with Samaheej facing Sitra at 6 PM, followed by defending champions Muharraq meeting Nuwaidrat at 8 PM. — both at Um Al Hassam Arena.