Doha – 4 December 2025:
Al Rayyan and Al Wakrah secured victories over Al Gharafa and Al Khor respectively as the 2025-2026 Qatar Basketball League season kicked off with matches held at Al Gharafa Hall.
In the first game, Al Rayyan defeated Al Gharafa 106-90 in the encounter played on Thursday evening, 4 December 2025.
Al Rayyan finished the first quarter leading by 14 points (30-16), capitalizing on organized offense and tight defense. They extended their advantage in the second quarter (29-24) to close the first half ahead 59-40.
Al Rayyan maintained their momentum in the second half, particularly in the third quarter (29-23). Despite Al Gharafa’s efforts to reduce the gap in the fourth and final quarter (27-18), it was not enough to threaten Al Rayyan’s dominance.
Al Gharafa’s star Rashad Allen Williams was the game’s top scorer with 34 points, while Malik Romero Carey stood out for Al Rayyan with 24 points and effective contributions to the team’s offensive organization.
With this win, Al Rayyan moved to the top of the standings with 10 points from 5 matches, while Al Gharafa remained in seventh place with 6 points from 5 matches.
In the second match, Al Wakrah edged Al Khor 64-58 in a highly fluctuating contest. Al Khor won the first quarter by a single point (23-22), but Al Wakrah took the second quarter 24-18 and maintained their lead in the third (18-17). The fourth and final quarter went to Al Khor again by one point (23-22).
Al Khor’s Jesse Jones led all scorers with 26 points, while Al Wakrah’s Wesley Mark Alsiger was the standout performer for his team with 18 points.
The victory lifted Al Wakrah to 9 points and second place in the standings, whereas Al Khor remained at the bottom of the table after suffering their fifth consecutive defeat.