CRB Dar Beida defeated Binisaf CR 82-67 in the Algeria Super Division on Friday night, delivering a controlled home performance built on interior dominance and a decisive third-quarter run. The hosts led for most of the game and pulled away after halftime to secure a comfortable victory.

Dar Beida control the paint

CRB Dar Beida established their advantage early by attacking the basket. They scored 44 points in the paint and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, consistently creating second-chance opportunities. Binisaf CR struggled to contain the hosts’ big men and were forced into foul trouble, allowing Dar Beida to reach the free-throw line 24 times.

The first half was competitive, with Dar Beida taking a 40-35 lead into the break. Binisaf stayed close through three-point shooting and transition baskets, but they could not match the hosts’ physicality inside. The third quarter proved decisive.

Match flow

Dar Beida opened the game with a 10-4 run and led 22-18 after the first quarter. Binisaf responded in the second, using a 7-0 spurt to briefly take the lead, but Dar Beida closed the half strongly to go ahead by five. The third quarter was where the game broke open. Dar Beida outscored Binisaf 22-13 in the period, pushing their lead to 62-48 entering the fourth.

Binisaf tried to rally in the final quarter, but Dar Beida’s defense held firm. The hosts limited Binisaf to 35% shooting in the second half and forced 14 turnovers for the game. Dar Beida’s bench also contributed important minutes, maintaining the defensive intensity and keeping the offense flowing.

Key stretch

The defining stretch came midway through the third quarter. With Dar Beida leading 48-44, they went on a 12-2 run over three minutes, capped by a three-point play from Walid Bouzid. The run forced Binisaf to call timeout, but the momentum had shifted. Dar Beida’s defense forced three consecutive turnovers during the surge, turning defense into quick offense.

• Third-quarter scoring: Dar Beida 22, Binisaf 13.
• Points in the paint: Dar Beida 44, Binisaf 28.
• Offensive rebounds: Dar Beida 12, Binisaf 7.
• Free throws: Dar Beida 18-of-24; Binisaf 11-of-15.

Standout performers

Walid Bouzid led CRB Dar Beida with 24 points and nine rebounds, dominating the interior. Mehdi Saadi added 18 points and six assists, while Youssef Kadi contributed 14 points and eight rebounds off the bench. For Binisaf CR, Adel Hamdi scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds, and Samir Bouziane added 15 points. Binisaf’s guards created some open looks, but the team’s inability to protect the paint proved costly.

League impact

The win strengthens CRB Dar Beida’s position in the Algeria Super Division standings and gives them confidence ahead of a demanding stretch of fixtures. Binisaf CR will need to address their interior defense and rebounding before their next game. Dar Beida’s balanced scoring and defensive discipline were on full display, and they will look to carry that formula forward.