LBL Round 2: Champville defeat Antranik

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Antranik in Beirut on Monday night. Hosts were rolled over by Champville 84-57. Champville forced 21 Antranik turnovers. The former international guard Jimmy Salem (190-1995) orchestrated the victory by scoring 29 points and 5 rebounds. Canadian-Palestinian forward Shane Osayande (200-1993, college: Saskatchewan) contributed with 15 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. American guard Keith Charleston (203-1995, college: SE Louisiana) replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for Antranik. 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 have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Antranik's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Beirut to the arena Dynamo.
Important game to mention about took place in . Liders saved a 1-point victory at home edging Homentmen 85-84 on Wednesday evening. American center Nicholas Evans (210-1988, college: S.Indiana) scored 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Mike Haddad chipped in 22 points during the contest. American center Jarred Shaw (208-1990, college: Utah St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds. Homentmen's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Liders will play against Al Riyadi in Beirut in the next round. Homentmen will have a break next round.
The game in Zahle supposed to be also quite interesting. Dynamo played at the court of Atlas. Dynamo smashed Atlas 92-53 on Saturday. Zach Lofton notched 27 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals to lead the effort. Dynamo's coach Jad El Hajj felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by Myles Carter did not help to save the game for Atlas. Dynamo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Beirut Antranik.

In the last two games of round 2 NSA beat Byblos on the road 84-67. Hoops lost to Sagesse on its own court 70-77.

Byblos - NSA 67-84

No shocking result in a game when NSA beat on the road Byblos 84-67 on Friday. NSA dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Byblos' 28. They outrebounded Byblos 41-29 including 30 on the defensive glass. NSA looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Byblos' players. American forward Anthony Fairley (203-1999, college: Miles) notched a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and the former international swingman Nadim Souaid (192-1986) supported him with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Four NSA players scored in double figures. NSA's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 23 points and 5 steals by Mohamed Skaf did not help to save the game for Byblos. Rami Abou Tanos added 17 points for the hosts. NSA will meet at home Atlas in the next round where they are favorite. Byblos will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Byblos: S.Mohamed 23+4reb+2ast, A.Tanos Rami 17+3reb+2ast, M.Dorsey 12+5reb+2ast, J.Guity 8+6reb, S.Rayan 4+7reb+1ast, N.Dimitri 3+2reb
NSA: A.Fairley 24+10reb+4ast, N.Souaid 21+7reb+8ast, O.Kaissy 11+3reb+3ast, I.Hammons 10+7reb+4ast, G.Elio 7+6reb+6ast, B.Bechara 4+3reb

Atlas - Dynamo 53-92

The game in Zahle supposed to be also quite interesting. Dynamo played at the court of Atlas. Dynamo smashed Atlas 92-53 on Saturday. Dynamo dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Atlas' 18. Dynamo forced 21 Atlas turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Atlas' players. American guard Zach Lofton (193-1992, college: NM State, agency: Slash Sports) notched 27 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals to lead the effort and international power forward Karim Ezzeddine (206-1997, college: N.Mexico) supported him with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Dynamo's coach Jad El Hajj felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by American guard Myles Carter (185-1999, college: Delaware St.) did not help to save the game for Atlas. Naturalized Brazilian center Thiago Makhlouf (210-1987) added 3 points and 17 rebounds for the hosts. Dynamo'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:
Atlas: M.Carter 25+5reb+5ast, D.Tserger 8+6reb, H.Turfe 7+8reb, F.Georges 6+2reb, F.Pierre 4+4reb+1ast, T.Makhlouf 3+17reb
Dynamo: Z.Lofton 27+9reb+6ast, K.Ezzeddine 20+9reb+5ast, I.Thomas 14+6reb+2ast, C.Moussa 8+4reb+1ast, H.Abdallah 6+7reb, A.Ibrahim 5+4reb+2ast

Hoops - Sagesse 70-77

Very expected game when Hoops lost to Sagesse in Beirut 70-77 on Sunday. Sagesse dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Hoops' 26. American power forward Cliff Alexander (203-1995, college: Kansas, agency: MSG) notched a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and international point guard Ali Mezher (182-1994) supported him with 10 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals. Four Sagesse players scored in double figures. Even 22 points and 5 rebounds by American forward Chris Washburn (203-1993, college: TCU) did not help to save the game for Hoops. The former international swingman Khalil Aoun (195-1990) added 8 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sagesse will meet at home NSA in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Hoops will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Hoops: C.Washburn 22+5reb+3ast, S.Abed 15+3reb, F.Samojlovic 10+1reb+4ast, K.Aoun 8+12reb+5ast, E.Helou Hicham 8+3reb+1ast, S.Alaa 3+2reb
Sagesse: C.Alexander 33+11reb+4ast, K.Roach II 14+4reb+1ast, A.Mezher 10+6reb+9ast, P.Bou Abboud 10+5reb+1ast, M.Khoueiry 3, A.Abdel Massih 3+2reb+1ast

Antranik - Champville 57-84

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Antranik in Beirut on Monday night. Hosts were rolled over by Champville 84-57. Champville forced 21 Antranik turnovers. The former international guard Jimmy Salem (190-1995) orchestrated the victory by scoring 29 points and 5 rebounds. Canadian-Palestinian forward Shane Osayande (200-1993, college: Saskatchewan) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. American guard Keith Charleston (203-1995, college: SE Louisiana) replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and Albert Maroun added 16 points in the effort for Antranik. 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 have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Antranik's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Beirut to the arena Dynamo.

Liders - Homentmen 85-84

Important game to mention about took place in . Liders saved a 1-point victory at home edging Homentmen 85-84 on Wednesday evening. Strangely Homentmen outrebounded Liders 45-27 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. American center Nicholas Evans (210-1988, college: S.Indiana) scored 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Mike Haddad chipped in 22 points during the contest. Five Liders players scored in double figures. American center Jarred Shaw (208-1990, college: Utah St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Jesse Jones (183, college: Bridgeport) scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Homentmen's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Liders will play against Al Riyadi in Beirut in the next round. Homentmen will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Homentmen: J.Shaw 33+11reb+2ast, J.Jones 25+7reb+4ast, A.Tanios 12+10reb+5ast, T.Sakr 4+3reb+2ast, D.Baghdadian 4+3reb+1ast, L.Leonel 2+3reb+1ast
Liders: H.Mike 22+2reb+2ast, N.Evans 22+8reb+4ast, M.Hijazi 12+5reb+7ast, R.Hobson 12+3reb+2ast, Y.Ghantous 10+4reb+2ast, J.Nemer 4+4reb+2ast



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