LBL Round 3: Beirut Club beat Antranik in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Beirut: Beirut Club (#5) and Antranik (#6). Beirut Club (2-0) crushed visiting Antranik (1-2) by 29 points 104-75. Beirut Club shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 52.8 percentage. They 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 double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. The former international point guard Rodrigue Akl (187-88) chipped in 18 points and 9 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Jean-Marc Jarrouge who recorded 25 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Beirut: Dynamo (#2) and Hoops (#8). Hoops were defeated at home 50-58 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It was a good game for the former international power forward Mohamad Haidar (203-90, college: Michigan Tech) who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Jimmy Salem contributed with 11 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Guard Georges Choueiry (184-95) answered with 16 points for Hoops.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Beirut. Local Al Riyadi (2-1) outscored Anibal (0-3) 113-63 on Thursday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of Amir Saoud who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 7 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). The best for the losing side was Christopher Maalouf with 19 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.

In the last two games of round 3 winless Homentmen were crushed by Champville in Dik El Mehdi 95-47. Sagesse beat Byblos at home 76-60.

Al Riyadi - Anibal 113-63

The game with biggest result difference took place in Beirut. Local Al Riyadi (2-1) outscored Anibal (0-3) 113-63 on Thursday night. Al Riyadi dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Anibal's 36. They outrebounded Anibal 41-24 including a 32-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Al Riyadi shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Anibal's players. Worth to mention a quality performance of the former international guard Amir Saoud (186-91) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 7 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). International guard Karim Zeinoun (188-99) helped adding 23 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Four Al Riyadi players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Christopher Maalouf with 19 points and Bechara Saba scored 12 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Al Riyadi: A.Saoud 26+4reb+7ast, K.Zeinoun 23+2reb+6ast, B.Tabbara 18+3ast, M.Abi-Kheres 16+7reb+1ast, M.Khoury 15+8reb, A.Mansour 8+4reb+10ast
Anibal: M.Christopher 19+4reb+3ast, S.Bechara 12+4reb+2ast, H.Turfe 11+1reb, A.Tanos Rami 6+2reb+6ast, T.Ghassan 5+10reb+1ast, S.Dirany 3+2reb

Champville - Homentmen 95-47

There was no surprise in Dik El Mehdi where Homentmen (0-3) was crushed by Champville (2-1) 95-47 on Monday. Champville forced 21 Homentmen turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Homentmen's players. It was a great evening for American guard Omar Jamaleddine (193, college: SLC) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Ibrahim Haddad (-98) helped adding 25 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from the field making all ten shots !!!). The best for the losing side was power forward Elios Saad (202-1) with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Karl Zaloum scored 9 points and 5 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
Champville: I.Haddad 25+5reb+3ast, G.Salibi 19+4reb+1ast, O.Jamaleddine 19+10reb+5ast, S.Karim 9+3reb+1ast, M.Ziadeh 7+6reb, E.Rustom 7+3reb+5ast
Homentmen: S.Elios 13+10reb+4ast, Z.Karl 9+5reb+3ast, D.Nader 8+5reb+1ast, A.Serouj 4+2reb+1ast, D.Baghdadian 3+1reb+1ast, A.Carlo 2+1reb+1ast

Sagesse - Byblos 76-60

No shocking result in a game in Beirut where Sagesse (2-0) defeated Byblos (0-3) 76-60 on Saturday. It was a great evening for international point guard Ali Mezher (182-94) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals. Christophe Khalil helped adding 11 points and 13 rebounds. Four Sagesse players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward William Sawan (201-98) with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and forward Toufic Sakr (182-99) scored 14 points and 4 assists.
Top scorers:
Sagesse: A.Mezher 22+5reb+10ast, M.Khoueiry 15+4reb+1ast, K.Christophe 11+13reb, H.Mike 11+4reb+1ast, M.Hijazi 5+3reb+3ast, J.Bitar 5+6reb+1ast
Byblos: W.Sawan 15+11reb+3ast, T.Sakr 14+2reb+4ast, S.Mohamed 11+6reb+1ast, Z.Elio 8+1ast, B.Bechara 6+7reb, T.Bassel 2+5reb

Beirut Club - Antranik 104-75

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Beirut: Beirut Club (#5) and Antranik (#6). Beirut Club (2-0) crushed visiting Antranik (1-2) by 29 points 104-75. Beirut Club shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 52.8 percentage. They 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 double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. The former international point guard Rodrigue Akl (187-88) chipped in 18 points and 9 assists. Four Beirut Club players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Jean-Marc Jarrouge who recorded 25 points and guard Youssef Ghantous (191-96) added 22 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Beirut Club: E.Chamoun 21+6reb+2ast, H.Gyokchyan 21+10reb+8ast, R.Akl 18+4reb+9ast, K.Karl 11+1reb, S.El Darwich 8+1reb, N.Rabay 8+6reb
Antranik: J.Jarrouge 25+1reb+1ast, Y.Ghantous 22+3reb+1ast, S.Elias 9+7reb+3ast, G.Yves-Daaboul 8+6reb+3ast, K.Amir 4+4reb+1ast, O.Kaissy 3+2reb+4ast

Hoops - Dynamo 50-58

Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Beirut: Dynamo (#2) and Hoops (#8). Hoops were defeated at home 50-58 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Dynamo dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Hoops' 20. It was a good game for the former international power forward Mohamad Haidar (203-90, college: Michigan Tech) who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Jimmy Salem (190-95) contributed with 11 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Guard Georges Choueiry (184-95) answered with 16 points and Hicham El Helou added 9 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Hoops.
Top scorers:
Dynamo: M.Haidar 21+7reb+2ast, J.Salem 11+8reb+1ast, A.Tanios 10+5reb+1ast, J.Assi 7+2reb, J.Khalil 6+6reb+6ast, A.Ibrahim 3+8reb+1ast
Hoops: G.Choueiry 16+3reb+2ast, J.Zaloum 9+2reb+6ast, E.Helou Hicham 9+8reb+1ast, S.Jason 7+4reb+1ast, H.Abdallah 4+6reb, K.Aoun 3+7reb+2ast



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