D1 Round 26 (Regular Season): Nadi Basket lose to CR Beni Saf

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Top ranked Nadi Basket (20-6) recorded its sixth loss on the court of eighth ranked CR Beni Saf on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by CR Beni Saf 68-61. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Nadi Basket. CR Beni Saf forced 20 Nadi Basket turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Houssam Moussa (187-1997) who scored 7 points, 17 rebounds and 7 assists. French-Mali guard Mamadou Keita (192-1993) chipped in 13 points. CR Beni Saf's coach Didi Said used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Mohamed Boussad (180-1998) produced 14 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. CR Beni Saf (16-10) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Defending champion Nadi Basket still keeps top position with six games lost.
Important game to mention about took place in Blida. Seventh ranked USM Blida (16-10) saved a 1-point victory at home edging second-ranked Widad (17-9) 72-71 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Widad. The former international swingman Abdesslem Dekkiche (194-1986) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Mousaab Kaoub contributed with 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Rabah Zitoun (211-1988) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 9 blocks for Widad. Widad's coach Reda Hachemi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. USM Blida have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Widad at the other side keeps the second position with nine games lost. They share it with Chabab Sportif.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Mouloudia (16-10) against fourth ranked Chabab Sportif (17-9) on Saturday night. Visiting Mouloudia was defeated by Chabab Sportif in Tlemcen 82-72. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Mouloudia. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Mustapha Braik scored 25 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners. Chabab Sportif's coach Farouk Saifi allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Mohamed Touati responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds. Chabab Sportif moved-up to second place, which they share with Widad. Loser Mouloudia dropped to the fourth position with ten games lost. They share it with 4 other teams.

Rest of the games of round 26 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
bottom-ranked Moustakbal defeated CR Dar Beida in Ouled Chbel 66-50. Taradji Amel was beaten by USM Alger at home 57-64. NA Hussein Dey lost to US Setif on the opponent's court 67-82. NA Hussein Dey unfortunately lost to Rouiba in a home game 59-71. US Setif managed to beat CSC Djasr on the road 79-69.
The best stats of 26th round was 23 points and 8 rebounds by Zakaria Guezout of CSC Djasr.



USM Blida - Widad 72-71

Important game to mention about took place in Blida. Seventh ranked USM Blida (16-10) saved a 1-point victory at home edging second-ranked Widad (17-9) 72-71 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Widad. USM Blida dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Widad's 24. USM Blida had a 18-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international swingman Abdesslem Dekkiche (194-1986) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. The former international forward Mousaab Kaoub (194-2003) contributed with 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Rabah Zitoun (211-1988) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 9 blocks and the former international point guard Tarek Hamdani (194-1995) added 13 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists in the effort for Widad. Widad's coach Reda Hachemi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. USM Blida have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Widad at the other side keeps the second position with nine games lost. They share it with Chabab Sportif.
Top scorers:
Widad: Z.Rabah 17+13reb+2ast, M.Kadour 16+3reb, H.Tarek 13+8reb+9ast, C.Louai 7+4reb+1ast, I.Exauce 5+5reb+1ast, B.Adel 4+4reb+3ast
USM Blida: A.Dekkiche 25+15reb+4ast, M.Kaoub 20+8reb, M.Zahaf 14+5reb+2ast, S.Ghalmi 5+2reb+1ast, A.Debbi 4+11reb, A.Aichi 2+3reb+2ast

Chabab Sportif - Mouloudia 82-72

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Mouloudia (16-10) against fourth ranked Chabab Sportif (17-9) on Saturday night. Visiting Mouloudia was defeated by Chabab Sportif in Tlemcen 82-72. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Mouloudia. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Chabab Sportif forced 21 Mouloudia turnovers. Mustapha Braik scored 25 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Yacine Benyahya chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Chabab Sportif players scored in double figures. Chabab Sportif's coach Farouk Saifi allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The former international center Mohamed Touati (215-1987) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds and the former international point guard Merouane Bourakaib (180-1992) scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. Chabab Sportif moved-up to second place, which they share with Widad. Loser Mouloudia dropped to the fourth position with ten games lost. They share it with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Mouloudia: T.Mohamed 25+11reb, S.Mokdad 11+1reb+1ast, B.Merouane 11+5reb, A.Zakaria 9+5reb, M.Ramzi 5+6reb+4ast, A.Mustapha 5+2reb
Chabab Sportif: M.Braik 25+6reb+6ast, Y.Benyahya 16+9reb+3ast, A.Oumar 14+5reb+1ast, N.Taleb 11+6reb+1ast, F.Hadjadj-Aoul 8+3reb+4ast, S.Bensalah 4+2reb+1ast

CR Beni Saf - Nadi Basket 68-61

Top ranked Nadi Basket (20-6) recorded its sixth loss on the court of eighth ranked CR Beni Saf on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by CR Beni Saf 68-61. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Nadi Basket. CR Beni Saf forced 20 Nadi Basket turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Houssam Moussa (187-1997) who scored 7 points, 17 rebounds and 7 assists. French-Mali guard Mamadou Keita (192-1993) chipped in 13 points. CR Beni Saf's coach Didi Said used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Mohamed Boussad (180-1998) produced 14 points and 6 rebounds and the former international forward Khaled Ouahab (203-1988) added 9 points and 12 rebounds respectively for the guests. CR Beni Saf (16-10) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Defending champion Nadi Basket still keeps top position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Nadi Basket: M.Zakaria 14+7reb+1ast, D.Hichem 14+5reb, B.Mohamed 14+6reb+3ast, O.Khaled 9+12reb+1ast, B.Abderraouf 7+5reb, B.Mohamed 3+3reb+6ast
CR Beni Saf: M.Keita 13+3reb+3ast, I.Didi 10+4reb+3ast, I.Benarbia 10+1reb+2ast, M.Douifi 8+4reb, M.Azzi 7+3reb, H.Moussa 7+17reb+7ast

CR Dar Beida - Moustakbal 50-66

There was an upset in Dar El-Beida where higher ranked CR Dar Beida (10-16) was defeated by bottom-ranked Moustakbal (4-22) 66-50 on Saturday. Moustakbal held CR Dar Beida to an opponent 21.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 34.4 percent accuracy of the winners. Demba Diakite had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Abdelmalek Kaci (180-1997) chipped in 30 points during the contest. Ishak Bouamama responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and Sif Benbrahim scored 16 points. CR Dar Beida's coach Djahid Layada tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Moustakbal maintains fourteenth position with 4-22 record. CR Dar Beida lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
CR Dar Beida: B.Ishak 17+12reb+3ast, B.Sif 16+4reb+1ast, B.Mohamed 7+10reb+2ast, N.Traore 4+3reb+1ast, B.Younes 2+3reb, M.Abderraouf 2+1reb+1ast
Moustakbal: A.Kaci 30+2reb, D.Diakite 17+15reb+2ast, S.Boumedfa 7+2reb+7ast, A.Allali 5+8reb+2ast, M.Allam 3+4reb, S.Tagguai 2+4reb

Taradji Amel - USM Alger 57-64

No shocking result in a game in Draria where fifth ranked USM Alger (16-10) defeated 12th ranked Taradji Amel (8-18) 64-57 on Saturday. Center Mehdi Zaim (203-2003) had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and the former international swingman Laamouri Merahi (195-1995) chipped in 17 points during the contest. The former international power forward Omar Belliche (204-1964) responded with 16 points and 9 rebounds and guard Nabil Nouari (182-2002) scored 18 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. USM Alger have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Taradji Amel lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 18 games lost.
Top scorers:
Taradji Amel: N.Nabil 18+4reb+2ast, B.Omar 16+9reb+3ast, B.Abderrahim 9+9reb, A.Ouchane Mohamed 7+5reb, F.Belkhodja 4+3reb+2ast, B.Adam Mohammed 3+4reb+5ast
USM Alger: L.Merahi 17+4reb+2ast, M.Zaim 15+14reb+2ast, A.Boutiba 9+4reb+3ast, R.Mimouni 6+5reb+2ast, R.Belhadj 6+3reb+3ast, M.Kante 5+3reb+4ast

US Setif - NA Hussein Dey 82-67

Rather expected game when 13th ranked NA Hussein Dey (5-22) was defeated on the road by eleventh ranked US Setif (10-17) 82-67 on Monday. US Setif forced 21 NA Hussein Dey turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Guard Ouail Gadaoui (183-2001) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and DR Congolese center Mutomb Mbav (206-1987) chipped in 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four US Setif players scored in double figures. US Setif's coach Abdesslem Djeroudi used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The former international power forward Nabil Saidi (200-1980) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and guard Mounir Djellili (184-1998) scored 17 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. US Setif have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain eleventh position with 10-17 record. NA Hussein Dey lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 22 games lost.
Top scorers:
NA Hussein Dey: D.Mounir 17+3reb+6ast, S.Nabil 14+11reb+3ast, H.Rayan 12+5reb+2ast, B.Farouk 8+3reb+5ast, A.Gueraiche 6+7reb+4ast, H.Redouane 6+1reb
US Setif: O.Gadaoui 21+13reb+1ast, M.Mbav 17+12reb+4ast, Y.Haichour 14+1reb, A.Bendada 11, A.Faidia 6+3reb+3ast, M.Benchouche 5+3reb+2ast

NA Hussein Dey - Rouiba 59-71

Very predictable result when eighth ranked Rouiba (16-10) beat on the road 13th ranked NA Hussein Dey (5-22) 71-59 on Tuesday. Rouiba forced 22 NA Hussein Dey turnovers. Center Sid Benzaime (203-2002) had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 19 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international point guard Mohamed Guermat (180-1993) chipped in 25 points, 7 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Rouiba's coach Mohamed Khideche used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Mounir Djellili (184-1998) responded with 22 points and 5 rebounds and the former international power forward Rayan Hamdi (205-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds. Rouiba moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. NA Hussein Dey lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 22 games lost.
Top scorers:
NA Hussein Dey: D.Mounir 22+5reb+1ast, H.Rayan 10+13reb, J.Williams 9+5reb+1ast, S.Nabil 8+5reb+2ast, M.Shems 6+1reb, B.Farouk 2+2reb+2ast
Rouiba: M.Guermat 25+3reb+7ast, S.Benzaime 17+19reb+1ast, N.Sahraoui 10+5reb, A.Nehal 6+2reb+1ast, A.Abaz 4+1reb+2ast, A.Redouane 4+8reb+4ast

CSC Djasr - US Setif 69-79

There was a minor upset in Constantine where 9th ranked CSC Djasr (12-14) was defeated by eleventh ranked US Setif (10-17) 79-69 on Tuesday. US Setif forced 19 CSC Djasr turnovers. Forward Anis Azzouz (198-2000) had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Aymen Bendada (193-2000) chipped in 17 points during the contest. Four US Setif players scored in double figures. The former international forward Zakaria Guezout (200-1992) responded with 23 points and 8 rebounds and guard Zakaria Amara (179-1996) scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. US Setif have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain eleventh position with 10-17 record. Loser CSC Djasr keeps the ninth place with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
CSC Djasr: G.Zakaria 23+8reb+1ast, A.Zakaria 10+5reb+1ast, A.Tamtangar 7+2reb, F.Zine 7+1ast, A.Lotfi 7+2reb+1ast, H.Abde 5+2ast
US Setif: A.Bendada 17+2reb+1ast, Y.Haichour 14+1reb, A.Azzouz 11+10reb+1ast, M.Mbav 10+9reb, A.Faidia 9+4reb+4ast, M.Rouabah 7+5reb+2ast