Lebanese Al-Hilal Team Advances to West Asia Basketball Super Cup Final After Defeating Kuwait

Beirut, Oct 3 (KUNA) -- Lebanese club Al-Hakam secured their spot in the final of the West Asia Basketball Super Cup (WASBC) after defeating their Kuwaiti counterparts, Al-Kuwait, 87-74 in the semi-finals of the tournament. Al-Hakam dominated the match to set up a final clash with fellow Lebanese side Al-Riyadi Beirut, who advanced after beating Saudi club Al-Ola 82-78 in the other semi-final. Al-Hakam had reached the semi-finals by topping their group with a perfect record, recording three consecutive victories against Iranian club Shahrdari Gorgan (103-97), Saudi club Al-Ola (95-89), and Qatari club Al-Arabi (90-85). The final promises to be a decisive showdown between the two Lebanese powerhouses, as Al-Riyadi seeks to defend their continental title, while Al-Hakam aims to claim the championship after reaching the final for the second consecutive year. (End) F.Z / M.M.J