LBL Round 4: Al Riyadi keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Al Riyadi as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Al Riyadi defeated bottom-ranked Hoops in Beirut 98-80. Al Riyadi made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American guard Michael Qualls (197-1994, college: Arkansas) fired a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Hayk Gyokchyan (203-1990, college: F&M) chipped in 21 points. American guard Chris Scott (203-1995, college: Central St.) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists for lost side. Hoops' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Al Riyadi have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 3 other teams. Hoops at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Homentmen and Byblos.
Top-ranked Al Riyadi blasted bottom-ranked Homentmen (0-3) in Beirut 113-85 keeping the perfect record after 4 rounds. Homentmen is still unable to win any game. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Michael Qualls (197-1994, college: Arkansas) who helped to win the game recording 26 points. Ater Majok contributed with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American point guard Jesse Jones (183, college: Bridgeport) replied with 25 points and 6 assists for Homentmen. 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. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Homentmen at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Hoops and Byblos.
Top-ranked Beirut Club blasted bottom-ranked Byblos (0-3) in Beirut 90-59 on Saturday evening keeping the perfect record after 4 rounds. Byblos is still unable to win any game. Worth to mention a great performance of Michael Dixon who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 5 assists (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). At the losing side Julio Guity responded with 7 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. 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. Beirut Club have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion (3-0) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Byblos still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Homentmen and Hoops.

In the last game of round 4 Beirut Club crushed Liders in a road game 96-56.

Homentmen - Al Riyadi 85-113

Top-ranked Al Riyadi blasted bottom-ranked Homentmen (0-3) in Beirut 113-85 keeping the perfect record after 4 rounds. Homentmen is still unable to win any game. Al Riyadi forced 19 Homentmen turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Michael Qualls (197-1994, college: Arkansas) who helped to win the game recording 26 points. International center Ater Majok (210-1987, college: UConn) contributed with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American point guard Jesse Jones (183, college: Bridgeport) replied with 25 points and 6 assists and his fellow American import center Jarred Shaw (208-1990, college: Utah St.) added 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Homentmen. Five Al Riyadi and four Homentmen players scored in double figures. 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. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Homentmen at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Hoops and Byblos.
Top scorers:
Al Riyadi: M.Qualls 26+2reb+1ast, H.Gyokchyan 17+2reb+5ast, A.Mansour 17+4ast, A.Majok 16+9reb+4ast, M.Martinez 10+3reb+2ast, J.Abdel Nour 10+9reb+1ast
Homentmen: J.Jones 25+3reb+6ast, J.Shaw 15+8reb+4ast, D.Baghdadian 13+6reb+1ast, A.Tanios 11+1reb+3ast, A.Tannoury 6+3reb, H.Refaat 4+1reb+1ast

Liders - Beirut Club 56-96

There was no surprise when 6th ranked Liders (1-2) were crushed at home by top-ranked Beirut Club (3-0) 96-56 on Thursday. Beirut Club dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Liders' 30. They outrebounded Liders 57-37 including a 36-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Beirut Club looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Georgian guard Michael Dixon (186-1990, college: Memphis) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 8 assists and American forward Kenneth Horton (201-1989, college: CCSU, agency: Octagon Europe) who added 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five Beirut Club players scored in double figures. At the losing side American center Nicholas Evans (210-1988, college: S.Indiana) responded with 15 points and 6 rebounds and his fellow American import Robert Hobson (197-1996, college: JWU, NC, agency: Interperformances) scored 14 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. Beirut Club have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Liders keep the sixth place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Beirut Club: M.Dixon 23+4reb+8ast, G.Hadidian 15+7reb, K.Horton 14+10reb+4ast, O.Jamaleddine 13+13reb+1ast, M.Haidar 11+5reb+2ast, K.Mechref 6+4reb+2ast
Liders: N.Evans 15+6reb+1ast, R.Hobson 14+4reb+1ast, K.Christophe 9+7reb, H.Mike 8+3reb, Y.Ghantous 6+7reb+4ast, R.Mohammad 2+1reb+3ast

Al Riyadi - Hoops 98-80

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Al Riyadi as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Al Riyadi defeated bottom-ranked Hoops in Beirut 98-80. Al Riyadi made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American guard Michael Qualls (197-1994, college: Arkansas) fired a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Hayk Gyokchyan (203-1990, college: F&M) chipped in 21 points. Four Al Riyadi players scored in double figures. American guard Chris Scott (203-1995, college: Central St.) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists and his fellow American import power forward Julian Scott (203-1990, college: ASU) added 27 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Hoops' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Al Riyadi have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 3 other teams. Hoops at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Homentmen and Byblos.
Top scorers:
Al Riyadi: M.Qualls 38+12reb+1ast, H.Gyokchyan 21+1reb+3ast, A.Majok 13+3reb, A.Mansour 13+1reb+10ast, B.Tabbara 5+5reb, J.Aby Khers 4+1reb
Hoops: J.Scott 27+5reb+2ast, C.Scott 22+10reb+9ast, K.Aoun 14+4reb+1ast, S.Abed 6+2reb, S.Alaa 5+1reb, H.Rayan 4

Beirut Club - Byblos 90-59

Top-ranked Beirut Club blasted bottom-ranked Byblos (0-3) in Beirut 90-59 on Saturday evening keeping the perfect record after 4 rounds. Byblos is still unable to win any game. They outrebounded Byblos 53-34 including 19 on the offensive glass. Beirut Club looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Georgian guard Michael Dixon (186-1990, college: Memphis) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 5 assists (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) and Karl Kozah (192-2004) who added 15 points and 7 assists during the contest. Four Beirut Club players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Julio Guity (204-1995, college: Montevallo) responded with 7 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international Ibrahim Haddad (-1998) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. 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. Beirut Club have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion (3-0) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Byblos still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Homentmen and Hoops.
Top scorers:
Beirut Club: M.Dixon 17+4reb+5ast, K.Karl 15+3reb+7ast, G.Hadidian 15+6reb+1ast, R.Akl 11+1reb+2ast, O.Jamaleddine 8+5reb+1ast, N.Rabay 7+10reb+1ast
Byblos: I.Haddad 16+7reb, A.Chidiac 14+1reb+2ast, M.Dorsey 10+4ast, J.Guity 7+15reb+4ast, N.Dimitri 4+1reb, Y.Charbel 3+5reb



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