Sharjah chase another win; Al Nasr meet Al Bataeh
Sharjah travel to Al Wasl on Thursday looking to extend their run in round five of the second half of the men's league.
Sharjah look to extend their run of wins in the UAE men's basketball league when they travel as difficult visitors to Al Wasl tomorrow, Thursday, in round five of the second stage.
Sharjah have 13 league wins and lead on 26 points, with a 14th in prospect.
Al Wasl, meanwhile, need to make amends for last round's defeat to Al Bataeh and return to the contest at the top; they are fifth on 20 points.
In the contest for top spot, runners-up Shabab Al Ahli Dubai host Al Dhafra, a single point behind Sharjah.
Al Dhafra lost to Al Nasr last round and are seventh on 17 points.
In a heavyweight fixture Al Nasr host Al Bataeh, with both sides wanting the points to keep the pressure on Sharjah and Shabab Al Ahli.
Al Nasr are third on 24 points, a point ahead of fourth-placed Al Bataeh.
After losing last round, Bani Yas visit Al Jazira looking to return to winning ways.
Al Jazira want another win after beating Al Wahda, which would take them to 16 points in eighth; Bani Yas have 18 points in sixth.
At the Nahyaniya hall Al Ain host Al Wahda, both clubs having lost in the previous round of the second stage.
Al Ain are bottom on 13 points and Al Wahda second from bottom on 15.
The round-five matches of the second stage of the men's basketball league all tip off at 19:00 UAE time.
