Strong fixtures in round three of the men's league
Sharjah host Al Bataeh on Thursday as they look to protect their lead at the top.
Sharjah look to protect their lead in the men's general basketball league when they host Al Bataeh on Thursday in round three.
Sharjah top the table on 22 points from 11 wins, the latest against Al Dhafra last round.
Al Bataeh, fourth on 19 points, want to close on the leaders, having swept Al Ain aside 105-47 in their last match.
Runners-up Shabab Al Ahli aim to keep chasing the leaders when they host Al Wahda, who are working to improve their position after a run of poor results.
Bani Yas travel as difficult visitors to Al Nasr's hall, both sides having won last round — Bani Yas over Al Wasl and Al Nasr over Al Wahda. Bani Yas are sixth on 16 points, while Al Nasr are third on 20.
Al Wasl and Al Dhafra share the same objective when they meet at Al Wasl's hall, both looking to return to winning ways, which should make the contest for the points a close one.
Al Wasl are fifth on 17 points and Al Dhafra seventh on 14; in the fight at the bottom of the league, Al Jazira play Al Ain at the Nahyaniya hall.
All matches are on Thursday at 19:00 UAE local time.
