The Mohamed-Boudiaf Olympic Complex was buzzing with excitement on Saturday as nearly 3,000 fans filled the Coupole for the basketball derby between MC Alger and USM Alger. The crowd created an intense, football-like atmosphere throughout the match. On the court, MC Alger secured a 90-78 victory, maintaining their perfect record with five wins in five games to sit at the top of the league alongside NB Staoueli. The event highlighted the rising popularity of basketball in the capital and the strong passion of its supporters.