LBL Round 18: Dynamo is defeated by Sagesse in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Beirut: Sagesse (#1) and Dynamo (#4). Dynamo was defeated at home 83-89 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Sagesse made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. International point guard Ali Mezher (182-1994) had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 5 rebounds and 18 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international swingman Christophe Khalil (192-1999) chipped in 28 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was international power forward Mohamad Haidar (203-1990, college: Michigan Tech) with 42 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds. Sagesse (12-2) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Newly promoted Dynamo keeps the fourth place with four games lost. Sagesse will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dynamo will play on the road against Atlas (#8) in Zahle and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
The game in Dik El Mehdi supposed to be also worth to mention about. 5th ranked Antranik (8-8) played at the court of seventh ranked Champville (8-7). Champville did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 85-65. The former international forward Patrick Bou Abboud (199-1987) notched a double-double by scoring 27 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Marwan Ziadeh supported him with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Even a double-double of 10 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists by Elias Sebaaly did not help to save the game for Antranik. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Champville have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Newly promoted Antranik dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost.
An interesting game took place in Beirut where 6th ranked Hoops (7-7) were upset on the court of ninth ranked Homentmen (3-12) 70-65 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was Karl Zaloum who scored 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Habib Abdallah who recorded 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Hoops' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Homentmen maintains ninth position with 3-12 record. Hoops at the other side dropped to the seventh place with seven games lost. Homentmen's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Beirut to the arena Beirut Club.

In the last two games of round 18 Atlas lost to Antranik on the opponent's court 82-90. Byblos unfortunately lost to Champville in a home game 80-85.

Antranik - Atlas 90-82

Rather expected game in Beirut where 8th ranked Atlas (4-10) were defeated by fifth ranked Antranik (8-8) 90-82 on Monday. The best player for the winners was Jean-Marc Jarrouge who scored 28 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Youssef Ghantous (191-1996) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. Four Antranik players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international guard Bassel Harfouch (193-1993, college: Alcorn St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Constantin Kodsi (177-1992) added 19 points and 5 assists respectively. Atlas' coach Georges Dagher rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Antranik went down to sixth position due to points difference. Atlas at the other side keep the eighth place with ten games lost. Antranik will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Atlas will play against Dynamo (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Antranik: J.Jarrouge 28+7reb+1ast, Y.Ghantous 18+7reb+2ast, G.Yves-Daaboul 13+4reb+2ast, S.Elias 12+14reb+1ast, O.Kaissy 10+2reb+1ast, K.Assi 4+5reb+6ast
Atlas: B.Harfouch 23+16reb+5ast, C.Kodsi 19+5ast, B.Elie 9+5reb, L.Leonel 9+4reb+1ast, A.Nahhas Hasan 7+3reb, A.Malla Mohamad 5+4reb

Byblos - Champville 80-85

Rather predictable result when seventh ranked Champville (8-7) defeated on the road 10th ranked Byblos (2-13) 85-80 on Monday. Champville looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international power forward Marwan Ziadeh (202-1987) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds. The former international guard Gabriel Salibi (203, college: Northeastern St.) chipped in 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Champville players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Mohamed Skaf who recorded 26 points and 9 rebounds and forward William Sawan (201-1998) added 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Champville have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Byblos at the other side keep the tenth position with 13 games lost. Champville will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Byblos will play against the league's second-placed Al Riyadi (#2) in Beirut and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Champville: R.Akl 16+1reb+3ast, M.Ziadeh 15+15reb+2ast, G.Salibi 15+6reb+5ast, I.Haddad 14+5reb+2ast, E.Rustom 13+5reb+2ast, M.Martinez 10+4reb+8ast
Byblos: S.Mohamed 26+9reb+3ast, S.Georges 16+7reb+3ast, W.Sawan 14+10reb+5ast, B.Bechara 9+5reb+1ast, T.Sakr 7+5reb+3ast, S.Joey 6+3reb+5ast

Homentmen - Hoops 70-65

An interesting game took place in Beirut where 6th ranked Hoops (7-7) were upset on the court of ninth ranked Homentmen (3-12) 70-65 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was Karl Zaloum who scored 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Power forward Elios Saad (202-2001) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international Habib Abdallah who recorded 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international swingman Khalil Aoun (195-1990) added 13 points and 17 rebounds respectively. Hoops' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Homentmen maintains ninth position with 3-12 record. Hoops at the other side dropped to the seventh place with seven games lost. Homentmen's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Beirut to the arena Beirut Club.
Top scorers:
Homentmen: Z.Karl 21+6reb+4ast, G.Elio 15+3reb+2ast, S.Elios 14+11reb+5ast, K.Jadayel 7+1reb, D.Baghdadian 5+8reb, H.Refaat 4+6reb
Hoops: H.Abdallah 20+6reb+5ast, K.Aoun 13+17reb+1ast, J.Zaloum 10+4reb+6ast, S.Abed 5+1reb+1ast, G.Choueiry 5+1reb, F.Georges 4+1reb

Dynamo - Sagesse 83-89

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Beirut: Sagesse (#1) and Dynamo (#4). Dynamo was defeated at home 83-89 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Sagesse made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. International point guard Ali Mezher (182-1994) had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 5 rebounds and 18 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international swingman Christophe Khalil (192-1999) chipped in 28 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Five Sagesse players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was international power forward Mohamad Haidar (203-1990, college: Michigan Tech) with 42 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds and the former international swingman Omar El Ayoubi (196-1991) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Sagesse (12-2) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Newly promoted Dynamo keeps the fourth place with four games lost. Sagesse will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dynamo will play on the road against Atlas (#8) in Zahle and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Sagesse: K.Christophe 28+11reb+1ast, J.Bitar 17+7reb+2ast, A.Mezher 17+5reb+18ast, M.Khoueiry 16+4reb+1ast, M.Rudy 11+4reb+1ast, K.Gio 0
Dynamo: M.Haidar 42+9reb+3ast, O.El Ayoubi 13+6reb+3ast, A.Ibrahim 13+5reb+3ast, J.Khalil 9+5reb+7ast, J.Salem 6+4reb+3ast, K.Michel 0

Champville - Antranik 85-65

The game in Dik El Mehdi supposed to be also worth to mention about. 5th ranked Antranik (8-8) played at the court of seventh ranked Champville (8-7). Champville did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 85-65. Champville made 17-of-20 charity shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Champville outrebounded Antranik 45-33 including 31 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. The former international forward Patrick Bou Abboud (199-1987) notched a double-double by scoring 27 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and the former international power forward Marwan Ziadeh (202-1987) supported him with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Four Champville players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 10 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists by Elias Sebaaly did not help to save the game for Antranik. Guard Youssef Ghantous (191-1996) added 14 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Champville have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Newly promoted Antranik dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Champville: P.Bou Abboud 27+13reb+5ast, E.Rustom 16+4reb+4ast, M.Ziadeh 14+11reb+1ast, G.Salibi 11+4reb+3ast, N.Jad 5+2reb+1ast, I.Haddad 5+1reb+1ast
Antranik: Y.Ghantous 14+7reb+3ast, J.Jarrouge 12+3reb, S.Elias 10+14reb+4ast, O.Kaissy 8+1reb+1ast, G.Yves-Daaboul 7+4reb+1ast, D.Mohammad 6



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