SGA defeats Al Nasr to go 2-0 in Dubai International Basketball Championship

Updated Sun, January 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM Published Sat, January 25, 2025 at 2:30 AM

Strong Group Athletics (SGA) improved to a 2-0 record in the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship after defeating Al Nasr, 99-87.

Chris McCullough led SGA with 31 points, nine rebounds, and a block, anchoring a third-quarter surge where SGA built a 67-40 lead.

Mikey Williams added 16 points and four assists, while Dave Ildefonso contributed 13 points and four rebounds.

Former NBA players DeMarcus Cousins and Malachi Richardson scored eight points each.

Jason Brickman and Rhenz Abando chipped in seven points apiece for SGA.

Al Nasr's top scorers were Harat Mohammed with 34 points and Marvelle Harris with 30 points.

SGA now holds the top spot in Group A with a 2-0 record, while Al Nasr falls to an 0-2 hole.

In other games, the Zamboanga Valientes lost to Sharjah SC, 82-97.

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