LBL Round 6: Beirut Club keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Beirut Club as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Beirut Club smashed 6th ranked Atlas at home 132-76. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Atlas. Beirut Club shot 62.3 percent from the field and made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. Beirut Club had a 36-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 54.1 percentage. Beirut Club looked well-organized offensively handing out 36 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Atlas' players. It was a good game for American-Georgian guard Michael Dixon (186-1990, college: Memphis) who led his team to a victory with 32 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field). The former international center Naim Rabay (206, college: Weatherford JC) contributed with 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American guard Myles Carter (185-1999, college: Delaware St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds for Atlas. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Beirut Club (5-0) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Sagesse. Atlas at the other side dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Atlas will play next round against Antranik trying to get back on the winning streak. Beirut Club will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Undefeated Al Riyadi (4-1) recorded its first loss in Beirut. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Dynamo (4-1) 83-76. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Al Riyadi. The former international swingman Ahmad Ibrahim (198-1992, college: Rice) scored 32 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Zach Lofton chipped in 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) during the contest. The best for the losing side was international guard Ali Mansour (185-1998) with 16 points and 9 assists. Dynamo moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated Al Riyadi. Dynamo will play against Liders (#7) in the next round. Al Riyadi will play against NSA (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Bottom-ranked Byblos is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fifth consecutive match to eighth ranked Antranik (2-3) 86-82 on Sunday evening. Omega Harris notched 19 points, 7 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort. Even 26 points and 9 rebounds by Ameer Jackson did not help to save the game for Byblos. Antranik moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Byblos still closes the standings with five games lost. Antranik will meet at home Atlas (#8) in the next round. Byblos will play against the league's second-placed Sagesse (#2) and hope to get finally their first victory.

In the last two games of round 6 Sagesse beat NSA on the road 81-64. Liders won against Champville on its own court 63-49.
The most impressive performance of 6th round was 18 points and 11 rebounds by Alex Peacock of Liders.

NSA - Sagesse 64-81

No shocking result in a game when top-ranked Sagesse (5-0) beat on the road 6th ranked NSA (2-3) 81-64 on Thursday. American players dominated the game. Power forward Cliff Alexander (203-1995, college: Kansas, agency: MSG) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort and Kerwin Roach II (192-1996, college: Texas) supported him with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Sagesse's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists by point guard Isaiah Hammons (194-1997, college: MACU) did not help to save the game for NSA. Forward Anthony Fairley (203-1999, college: Miles) added 10 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Sagesse have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Beirut Club. Newly promoted NSA dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Sagesse will meet bottom-ranked Byblos (#12) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. NSA will play against Al Riyadi (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sagesse: K.Roach II 27+5reb+5ast, C.Alexander 22+14reb+2ast, A.Mezher 12+7reb+5ast, P.Bou Abboud 7+7reb, A.Abdel Massih 7+1reb+1ast, M.Rudy 6
NSA: I.Hammons 20+8reb+5ast, A.Fairley 10+9reb+5ast, S.Georges 10+5reb, S.Michel 8+6reb, G.Elio 7+1reb+2ast, B.Bechara 5+1reb

Beirut Club - Atlas 132-76

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Beirut Club as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Beirut Club smashed 6th ranked Atlas at home 132-76. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Atlas. Beirut Club shot 62.3 percent from the field and made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. Beirut Club had a 36-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 54.1 percentage. Beirut Club looked well-organized offensively handing out 36 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Atlas' players. It was a good game for American-Georgian guard Michael Dixon (186-1990, college: Memphis) who led his team to a victory with 32 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field). The former international center Naim Rabay (206, college: Weatherford JC) contributed with 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four Beirut Club players scored in double figures. American guard Myles Carter (185-1999, college: Delaware St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Sidney Wilson (201-1999, college: SIUE, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) added 23 points in the effort for Atlas. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Beirut Club (5-0) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Sagesse. Atlas at the other side dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Atlas will play next round against Antranik trying to get back on the winning streak. Beirut Club will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Beirut Club: M.Dixon 32+5reb+7ast, N.Rabay 20+6reb+2ast, G.Hadidian 17+2ast, M.Haidar 12+1reb, K.Horton 12+5reb+2ast, K.Karl 11+3reb+4ast
Atlas: S.Wilson 23+4reb, M.Carter 22+10reb+2ast, G.Yves-Daaboul 16+6reb+2ast, F.Pierre 7+3reb, T.Makhlouf 4+7reb, F.Georges 2+1ast

Al Riyadi - Dynamo 76-83

Undefeated Al Riyadi (4-1) recorded its first loss in Beirut. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Dynamo (4-1) 83-76. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Al Riyadi. Dynamo made 22-of-28 charity shots (78.6 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Al Riyadi 43-32 including 17 on the offensive glass. The former international swingman Ahmad Ibrahim (198-1992, college: Rice) scored 32 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Zach Lofton (193-1992, college: NM State, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) during the contest. The best for the losing side was international guard Ali Mansour (185-1998) with 16 points and 9 assists and the former international forward Hayk Gyokchyan (203-1990, college: F&M) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Four Al Riyadi players scored in double figures. Dynamo moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated Al Riyadi. Dynamo will play against Liders (#7) in the next round. Al Riyadi will play against NSA (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Dynamo: A.Ibrahim 32+6reb+3ast, Z.Lofton 24+9reb+4ast, I.Thomas 13+11reb+1ast, G.Salibi 7+5reb+1ast, K.Ezzeddine 3+3reb+1ast, A.Mahmoud 2+1ast
Al Riyadi: H.Gyokchyan 16+7reb+3ast, A.Mansour 16+4reb+9ast, M.Qualls 15+7reb, A.Majok 10+7reb+1ast, K.Zeinoun 7+1ast, M.Martinez 6+1reb+2ast

Byblos - Antranik 82-86

Bottom-ranked Byblos is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fifth consecutive match to eighth ranked Antranik (2-3) 86-82 on Sunday evening. Antranik forced 26 Byblos turnovers. American guard Omega Harris (190-1995, college: UTEP) notched 19 points, 7 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and point guard Joel Abdallah (182-1997) supported him with 23 points and 4 assists. Even 26 points and 9 rebounds by American point guard Ameer Jackson (193-1994, college: WSSU) did not help to save the game for Byblos. The former international Ibrahim Haddad (-1998) added 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Antranik moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Byblos still closes the standings with five games lost. Antranik will meet at home Atlas (#8) in the next round. Byblos will play against the league's second-placed Sagesse (#2) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Antranik: A.Joel 23+4ast, O.Harris 19+4reb+7ast, S.Alaaeddine 14+3reb+1ast, K.Charleston 12+6reb, M.Albert 11, W.Sawan 7+10reb
Byblos: A.Jackson 26+9reb+3ast, I.Haddad 19+7reb+4ast, A.Walker 14+7reb, N.Dimitri 11+3reb+1ast, A.Chidiac 8+2reb+4ast, S.Rayan 4+4reb+2ast

Liders - Champville 63-49

There was a minor upset when higher ranked Champville (2-3) lost on the road to tenth ranked Liders (2-3) 63-49 on Monday. American center Kerwin Smith (208-1995, college: ORU) notched a double-double by scoring 14 points and 20 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import Alex Peacock (199-1997, college: Texas St.) supported him with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Four Liders players scored in double figures. Even 11 points and 6 rebounds by American guard KJ Feagin (185, college: SDSU) did not help to save the game for Champville. Forward Marc Abi-Kheres (197-1994) added 8 points and 9 rebounds. Champville's coach rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Liders moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Champville. Champville lost third consecutive game. Liders will meet at home higher ranked Dynamo (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Champville will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Liders: A.Peacock 18+11reb+2ast, Y.Ghantous 14+2reb+4ast, K.Smith 14+20reb, H.Mike 10+1reb+3ast, K.Christophe 5+5reb, M.Hijazi 2+6reb+3ast
Champville: K.Feagin 11+6reb+1ast, J.Salem 9+4reb+4ast, M.Abi-Kheres 8+9reb, K.Assi 6+4reb+3ast, M.Lomayo 5+1reb+1ast, T.Ghassan 3+10reb+1ast



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