Sharjah visit Shabab Al Ahli with top spot at stake; Al Nasr host Al Wasl
Thursday brings a heavyweight meeting in round seven of the second half of the men's league.
In a heavyweight fixture on Thursday, Sharjah travel to Shabab Al Ahli in round seven of the second half of the UAE men's general basketball league.
Sharjah are looking to confirm their command of the league and protect an unbeaten record, leading second-placed Shabab Al Ahli by a single point.
Shabab Al Ahli, for their part, want to seize top spot, with a win over Sharjah firmly in their sights.
Sharjah have 30 points at the top of the general league against Shabab Al Ahli's 29; Shabab Al Ahli's only defeat in the competition came against Sharjah.
The same round brings a neighbours' derby between Al Nasr and visitors Al Wasl, with both sides wanting to climb the table.
Third-placed Al Nasr, on 27 points, want to close on the top two, while Al Wasl want to stay in contention and break into the leading four.
Al Jazira host Al Bataeh in a match where the two clubs' ambitions differ: the hosts want to make their advantage count, win, and break their tie for seventh with Al Dhafra, while Al Bataeh want to hold fourth.
Bani Yas seek another win when they travel to Al Ain, who are looking for a first league victory after 15 defeats.
Al Wahda host Al Dhafra, who are aiming to climb above seventh, against a Al Wahda side ninth on 18 points.
