JEDDAH — Movenpick Resort Al-Nawras defeated Khalidia Tambayz 114-102 in game 1 of their best-of-three finals of the 2016 Titan Watch-JBL Basketball at Khalidia basketball court Jeddah. The winner played its offense well in the final quarter as the loser tried its best to contain it. Dula top scored with 38 points for the winner and was adjudged the Titan Watch Player of the game. Calaunan had 35 points for the loser. The tournament is principally sponsored by Titan Watch of Al-Hussaini & Al-Yahya Investment Group (Othman Al-Husssaini) and co-sponsored by Al-Aziziyah Islamic Center (Sheikh Ahmad and Sheikh Ali Ajlani), Mandhoubiyah Islamic Propagation Office, Jeddah Dawah Center, Giordano Fashions (Ahmadullah), Ric Santos Printing, Radian Massage Cream (Mahmoud Omer) and Kabayan Gents Tailoring. Jeddah Titans edged VICCM 123-122 in overtime in the Division A best-of-3 finals. Bernard Carino had 49 points for the winner and was adjudged the Giordano Player of the Game. Soyer scored 34 points for the loser. Cinnabon of team manager Jhun Ducusin got the better of Gensoul Lion 82-71 for the 40 & above division Game 1 of their finals. The winner played organized offense in the fourth quarter. Aquino chipped in with 30 points for the winner and was adjudged the JBL Player of the Game. Umlas had 26 points for the loser. In the semifinals, VICCM of Dennis Elmenzo scored a 106-98 win over Fame Thunders. Babaran scored 26 points for the winner and was adjudged Titan Watch Player of the Game. Gallano led the loser with 41 points. Jeddah Titans beat Radian Khalidia 97-84. Bernard Carino top scored with 19 points for the winner and was declared the JBL Player of the Game. Guillardo recorded 21 points for the losing cause. Khalidia Tambayz of coach Ronnie Carino punished NRF 126-106. The winner displayed top offense throughout the game. Sebunga picked up the Titan Watch Player of the Game for his 42 points. Ali top scored with 31 points for the loser.
