LBL Round 2: Al Riyadi lose to Dynamo

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in LBL. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Al Riyadi in Beirut on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Dynamo 84-73. They made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. Dynamo looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international point guard Jad Khalil (186-96) scored 24 points and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international swingman Omar El Ayoubi (196-91) chipped in 22 points and 5 assists during the contest. The former international guard Amir Saoud (186-91) responded with 22 points and 7 assists. Dynamo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Beirut to the arena Hoops.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Beirut: Antranik and Hoops. Antranik won against visiting Hoops 75-71. Guard Youssef Ghantous (191-96) notched 23 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and Elias Sebaaly supported him with 8 points and 19 rebounds. Even a double-double of 13 points and 19 rebounds by the former international swingman Khalil Aoun (195-90) did not help to save the game for Hoops. Hoops' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Antranik's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Beirut to the arena Beirut Club.
An interesting game took place in Zahle where Anibal was upset on its own court by Champville 83-49 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was Elias Rustom who scored 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Ghassan Tacca produced 9 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Champville will meet at home Homentmen in the next round where they are favorite. Anibal will play against Al Riyadi in Beirut and hope to win that game.

In the last two games of round 2 Atlas won against Homentmen on the opponent's court 73-62. Winless Byblos lost to undefeated Beirut Club in a home game 58-73.

Anibal - Champville 49-83

An interesting game took place in Zahle where Anibal was upset on its own court by Champville 83-49 on Thursday. Champville dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Anibal's 22. Champville forced 20 Anibal turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international swingman Elias Rustom (197-87) who scored 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international forward Patrick Bou Abboud (199-87) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. Four Champville players scored in double figures. Ghassan Tacca produced 9 points and 8 rebounds and Christopher Maalouf added 14 points respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Champville will meet at home Homentmen in the next round where they are favorite. Anibal will play against Al Riyadi in Beirut and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Anibal: M.Christopher 14+2reb+1ast, A.Tanos Rami 10+3reb+3ast, T.Ghassan 9+8reb+1ast, S.Bechara 7+6reb+2ast, D.Sami 5+1ast, H.Turfe 4+4reb+3ast
Champville: P.Bou Abboud 18+5reb+1ast, I.Haddad 14+4reb+1ast, E.Rustom 11+7reb+6ast, G.Salibi 11+9reb+3ast, O.Jamaleddine 10+4reb+4ast, M.Ziadeh 8+3reb

Homentmen - Atlas 62-73

Very expected game in Beirut where Homentmen was defeated by Atlas 73-62 on Friday. Atlas forced 20 Homentmen turnovers. Strangely Homentmen outrebounded Atlas 50-35 including 18 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was Elias Nasr who scored 8 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Leonel Lahoud chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. Daniel Baghdadian produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and Karl Zaloum added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for the hosts. Atlas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Homentmen will play against Champville in Dik El Mehdi and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Homentmen: D.Baghdadian 14+11reb+1ast, Z.Karl 11+5reb+7ast, S.Elios 9+11reb+2ast, D.Nader 8+5reb+1ast, K.Jadayel 8+9reb+1ast, G.Elio 6+2reb+1ast
Atlas: R.Dib 14+1reb+2ast, L.Leonel 13+6reb, A.Sbeity 10+1ast, B.Elie 10+5reb+3ast, N.Elias 8+11reb+5ast, A.Joel 6+3reb+4ast

Dynamo - Al Riyadi 84-73

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Al Riyadi in Beirut on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Dynamo 84-73. They made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. Dynamo looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international point guard Jad Khalil (186-96) scored 24 points and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international swingman Omar El Ayoubi (196-91) chipped in 22 points and 5 assists during the contest. Five Dynamo players scored in double figures. The former international guard Amir Saoud (186-91) responded with 22 points and 7 assists and the former international swingman Jean Abdel Nour (198-83) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Dynamo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Beirut to the arena Hoops.
Top scorers:
Al Riyadi: A.Saoud 22+3reb+7ast, J.Abdel Nour 15+6reb+2ast, A.Mansour 12+6reb+4ast, K.Zeinoun 9+4reb+2ast, M.Khoury 6+10reb, B.Tabbara 5+1reb
Dynamo: J.Khalil 24+4reb+6ast, O.El Ayoubi 22+3reb+5ast, M.Haidar 16+8reb+4ast, J.Salem 12+5reb+3ast, A.Ibrahim 10+5reb+5ast, J.Assi 0+3reb

Byblos - Beirut Club 58-73

Rather predictable result when Beirut Club defeated on the road Byblos 73-58 on Sunday. They outrebounded Byblos 49-34 including 34 on the defensive glass. Beirut Club looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Hayk Gyokchyan (203-90, college: F&M) who had a triple-double by scoring 12 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists. The former international point guard Rodrigue Akl (187-88) chipped in 11 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. Four Beirut Club players scored in double figures. Bechara Boustany produced 17 points and Georges Souaid added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Beirut Club's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Beirut Antranik.
Top scorers:
Byblos: B.Bechara 17+3reb+3ast, S.Georges 16+6reb+1ast, T.Sakr 10+6reb+4ast, Z.Elio 8+1reb+3ast, M.Abdo 4+3reb, W.Sawan 3+5reb+2ast
Beirut Club: E.Chamoun 15+3reb+1ast, N.Rabay 14+5reb, H.Gyokchyan 12+14reb+10ast, R.Akl 11+9reb+9ast, N.Souaid 9+4reb, G.Hadidian 5+6reb+1ast

Antranik - Hoops 75-71

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Beirut: Antranik and Hoops. Antranik won against visiting Hoops 75-71. Hoops were plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Guard Youssef Ghantous (191-96) notched 23 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and Elias Sebaaly supported him with 8 points and 19 rebounds. Even a double-double of 13 points and 19 rebounds by the former international swingman Khalil Aoun (195-90) did not help to save the game for Hoops. International Habib Abdallah added 13 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. Four Hoops players scored in double figures. Hoops' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Antranik's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Beirut to the arena Beirut Club.
Top scorers:
Hoops: E.Helou Hicham 16+5reb, J.Zaloum 14+3reb+7ast, K.Aoun 13+19reb, H.Abdallah 13+11reb+1ast, G.Choueiry 8+1reb+1ast, M.Tabet 3
Antranik: Y.Ghantous 23+8reb+3ast, O.Kaissy 15+6reb+2ast, G.Yves-Daaboul 10+2reb+4ast, J.Jarrouge 9+5reb+3ast, S.Elias 8+19reb, L.Salha 7+1reb+1ast



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