LBL Round 6: Antranik edge Champville by three points

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 6 in the LBL took place in Beirut. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of higher ranked Champville (3-2) to eighth ranked Antranik (3-3) 80-77 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Champville. The best player for the winners was guard George Yves-Daaboul (178-95) who scored 16 points and 9 assists. Jean-Marc Jarrouge chipped in 22 points. At the other side the best for losing team was international guard Omar Jamaleddine (193, college: SLC) who recorded 21 points and 4 steals. Antranik moved-up to seventh place. Champville at the other side dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with Hoops.
Undefeated leader Dynamo delivered the sixth consecutive victory. This time they beat 8th ranked Atlas (2-3) 97-82 in Beirut. It was a good game for international power forward Mohamad Haidar (203-90, college: Michigan Tech) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds. Jimmy Salem contributed with 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The former international guard Bassel Harfouch (193-93, college: Alcorn St.) replied with 29 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for Atlas. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Dynamo (6-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. Newly promoted Dynamo maintains first position with a perfect record of 6 victories in a row. Atlas lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with three games lost.
Bottom-ranked Homentmen (0-6) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 93-63 loss to fourth ranked Al Riyadi (4-1) in Beirut on Tuesday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Ali Mansour scored 19 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Elios Saad with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Homentmen's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Al Riyadi have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Beirut Club and Sagesse. Loser Homentmen still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Anibal.

Rest of the games of round 6 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Sagesse crushed Anibal in Beirut 88-41. Winless Homentmen was smashed by Beirut Club at home 60-97. Al Riyadi destroyed Byblos on the opponent's court 92-52.
The best stats of 6th round was 21 points and 11 rebounds by Mark Alkhoury of Al Riyadi.

Antranik - Champville 80-77

The most exciting game of round 6 in the LBL took place in Beirut. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of higher ranked Champville (3-2) to eighth ranked Antranik (3-3) 80-77 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Champville. The best player for the winners was guard George Yves-Daaboul (178-95) who scored 16 points and 9 assists. Jean-Marc Jarrouge chipped in 22 points. Four Antranik players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was international guard Omar Jamaleddine (193, college: SLC) who recorded 21 points and 4 steals and the former international point guard Miguel Martinez (188-88) added 16 points respectively. Antranik moved-up to seventh place. Champville at the other side dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with Hoops.
Top scorers:
Champville: O.Jamaleddine 21+4reb+2ast, M.Martinez 16+4reb+2ast, R.Akl 10+5reb+3ast, P.Bou Abboud 10+3reb, M.Ziadeh 9+9reb, G.Salibi 9+6reb+4ast
Antranik: J.Jarrouge 22+4reb, G.Yves-Daaboul 16+4reb+9ast, Y.Ghantous 12+4reb+4ast, K.Amir 11+7reb+1ast, S.Elias 8+8reb, E.Ahmad 7+7reb

Homentmen - Al Riyadi 63-93

Bottom-ranked Homentmen (0-6) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 93-63 loss to fourth ranked Al Riyadi (4-1) in Beirut on Tuesday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. They made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game. International guard Ali Mansour (185-98) scored 19 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners and the former international swingman Jean Abdel Nour (198-83) chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) during the contest. Four Al Riyadi players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was power forward Elios Saad (202-1) with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and Nader Dhainy scored 7 points and 6 assists. Homentmen's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Al Riyadi have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Beirut Club and Sagesse. Loser Homentmen still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Anibal.
Top scorers:
Homentmen: S.Elios 15+13reb+4ast, K.Jadayel 11+3reb, D.Baghdadian 8+4reb, G.Elio 7+2reb, D.Nader 7+2reb+6ast, H.Refaat 7+4reb
Al Riyadi: J.Abdel Nour 22+7reb+3ast, A.Mansour 19+7reb+6ast, M.Alkhoury 17+6reb+1ast, M.Abi-Kheres 11+5reb+2ast, B.Tabbara 7+8reb+3ast, D.John 5+1reb

Anibal - Sagesse 41-88

There was no surprise in Zahle where bottom-ranked Anibal (0-6) was crushed by fourth ranked Sagesse (4-1) 88-41 on Thursday. Sagesse held Anibal to an opponent 19.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 44.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Sagesse forced 28 Anibal turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Anibal's players. International Christophe Khalil had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international power forward Jad Bitar (204-88) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Sagesse players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Tarek Mitri with 14 points and 6 rebounds and Salim Dirany scored 4 points and 11 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sagesse moved-up to second place, which they share with Al Riyadi and Beirut Club. Loser Anibal still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Homentmen.
Top scorers:
Anibal: M.Tarek 14+6reb+3ast, A.Tannoury 7+6reb, H.Turfe 7+4reb+3ast, S.Dirany 4+11reb, T.Ghassan 4+5reb+1ast, M.Christopher 4+2reb+1ast
Sagesse: J.Bitar 16+9reb, M.Rudy 15+7reb+2ast, K.Christophe 15+17reb+2ast, A.Abdel Massih 14+3reb+2ast, M.Khoueiry 9+5reb+3ast, A.Salim 7

Homentmen - Beirut Club 60-97

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Beirut Club (4-1) smashed on the road bottom-ranked Homentmen (0-6) 97-60 on Friday. Beirut Club made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Beirut Club outrebounded Homentmen 40-29 including 28 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Homentmen's players. International forward Hayk Gyokchyan (203-90, college: F&M) had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and international guard Sergio El Darwich (193-96, college: Maine) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five Beirut Club players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Daniel Baghdadian with 15 points and 8 rebounds and power forward Elios Saad (202-1) scored 16 points. Beirut Club moved-up to second place, which they share with Al Riyadi and Sagesse. Loser Homentmen still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Anibal.
Top scorers:
Homentmen: S.Elios 16+3reb+2ast, D.Baghdadian 15+8reb+1ast, D.Nader 9+5reb+1ast, G.Elio 6+2ast, Z.Karl 6+3reb+4ast, N.Dimitri 3+2reb
Beirut Club: E.Chamoun 20+1reb+5ast, S.El Darwich 19+6reb+4ast, G.Hadidian 18+9reb+1ast, H.Gyokchyan 14+13reb+6ast, K.Karl 10+3reb+1ast, N.Rabay 10+3reb+2ast

Dynamo - Atlas 97-82

Undefeated leader Dynamo delivered the sixth consecutive victory. This time they beat 8th ranked Atlas (2-3) 97-82 in Beirut. Dynamo made 22-of-26 charity shots (84.6 percent) during the game. Dynamo outrebounded Atlas 41-26 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for international power forward Mohamad Haidar (203-90, college: Michigan Tech) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds. International guard Jimmy Salem (190-95) contributed with 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The former international guard Bassel Harfouch (193-93, college: Alcorn St.) replied with 29 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and Ahmad Sbeity (181) added 13 points in the effort for Atlas. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dynamo (6-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. Newly promoted Dynamo maintains first position with a perfect record of 6 victories in a row. Atlas lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Atlas: B.Harfouch 29+8reb+4ast, A.Sbeity 13+2reb+2ast, B.Elie 8+5reb+1ast, L.Leonel 8+6reb+1ast, A.Malla Mohamad 6+1ast, C.Kodsi 5+2ast
Dynamo: M.Haidar 37+11reb+3ast, O.El Ayoubi 15+5reb+1ast, J.Salem 10+8reb+4ast, J.Khalil 9+5reb+6ast, M.Sarkis Lomayo 7+1ast, A.Ibrahim 5+2reb+2ast

Byblos - Al Riyadi 52-92

Very expected game when 9th ranked Byblos (1-5) were rolled over at home by fourth ranked Al Riyadi (4-1) 92-52 on Sunday. Al Riyadi outrebounded Byblos 49-29 including a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. International swingman Mark Alkhoury (196-98) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and international guard Ali Mansour (185-98) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Five Al Riyadi players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Mohamed Skaf with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and Omar El Hajj scored 8 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Al Riyadi have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Beirut Club and Sagesse. Loser Byblos keep the ninth position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Byblos: S.Mohamed 19+10reb, B.Bechara 8+2reb, M.Abdo 8+2reb, H.Omar El 8+5reb, T.Sakr 5+4ast, S.Georges 4+1reb
Al Riyadi: M.Alkhoury 21+11reb+1ast, B.Tabbara 16+7reb, A.Saoud 15+1reb+3ast, A.Mansour 15+7reb+3ast, K.Zeinoun 14+4reb+4ast, M.Abi-Kheres 4+7reb+3ast



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