Doha, Qatar: All eyes will be on Al Gharafa Arena today, where the second round of the play-off stage of the 2024-2025 Qatar Basketball League semi-finals will be held. These games could prove decisive for some teams on their journey to the final.
Both Al Rayyan and Al Sadd enter this round in high spirits after achieving victories in the first games against Al Ahli and Al Arabi, respectively. Both teams are aiming to repeat their victories and secure early qualification to the final, while Al Ahli and Al Arabi are seeking to make up for the loss and force a play-off to keep their hopes alive.
Al Sadd vs Al Arabi
In a game that will bring together Al Sadd and Al Arabi at 8:30 PM, Al Sadd are looking to repeat their victory over Al Arabi, following their previous 80-78 victory.
The game is expected to be a fiercely competitive one, as Al Arabi will attempt to correct their defensive errors and exploit their offensive strengths to force Al Sadd into a third, decisive game.
Al Rayyan vs Al Ahli
In the second game, Al Rayyan and Al Ahli will meet at 10:30 PM. Al Rayyan, the Qatari league leaders, hopes to consolidate their lead over Al Ahli after winning the first match 87-79.
The team will rely on their strong defense and speed in offensive transitions, while Al Ahli will attempt to adjust their position and correct defensive errors to return strongly to the series.
This round will determine whether Al Rayyan and Al Sadd will advance directly to the final, or whether Al Ahli and Al Arabi will postpone the decision until a decisive game on March 22, 2025. All possibilities are open, and fans are anticipating an evening full of excitement and suspense.
The two winners will advance to the final, which will be held in April, while the two losing teams will play in the semi-finals to determine third and fourth place.
