Results and Stats from DLBL Round 2 of Quarter-Finals

Antranik - Antonine 62-86

Antonine forced 21 Antranik turnovers. The former international swingman Mark Al-Khoury (197-1998) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American-Kosovan guard Dominic Artis (190-1993, college: UTEP) chipped in 20 points and 6 assists during the contest. South Sudanese center Majur Majak (213-1998, college: New Haven) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and ex-international Gabriel Salibi (203-1997, college: Northeastern St.) scored 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Antranik's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win.
Top scorers:
Antonine: A.Dominic 20+3reb+6ast, A.Mark 20+14reb+3ast, P.Justin 14+10reb+1ast, G.Jarred 11+4reb+5ast, A.Anthony 8, C.Elie 7+7reb+3ast
Antranik: M.Majak 13+13reb+1ast, G.Salibi 11+6reb+4ast, C.Hunter 11+5reb+3ast, J.Gambrell Jr. 11+4reb+5ast, H.Antonio 5, A.Sabbagh 5+1reb+1ast

Al Markaziyyah - Hoops 114-72

Al Markaziyyah made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Al Markaziyyah made 8 blocks. American guard Rayvonte Rice (193-1992, college: Illinois) scored 27 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and international forward Jihad El Khatib (206-2005) chipped in 22 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. American forward Miryne Thomas (203-1999, college: Kent St.) responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Vante Hendrix (196-1998, college: CSUN, agency: BIG) scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Hoops' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win.
Top scorers:
Al Markaziyyah: R.Rayvonte 27+7reb+5ast, K.Matthew 22+2reb+1ast, E.Jihad 22+9reb+4ast, C.Anyeuri 21+5reb+5ast, A.Nabaa 8+2reb, G.Abdoulaye 8+11reb+6ast
Hoops: M.Thomas 18+9reb+3ast, V.Hendrix 13+6reb+4ast, C.Bradford 11+3reb+1ast, O.Al Jamal 10+6reb, G.Yves-Daaboul 7+10reb+4ast, A.Ekkewi 5+1reb+2ast

Homentmen - Sagesse 60-106

Sagesse dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Homentmen's 36. They outrebounded Homentmen 45-33 including a 39-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sagesse looked well-organized offensively handing out 36 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Homentmen's players. The best player for the winners was Canadian center Simi Shittu (208-1999, college: Vanderbilt) who had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds. American guard Deshawndre Washington (201, college: NM State) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists. Four Sagesse players scored in double figures. American point guard Jordan Stevens (182-1994, college: Midwestern St.) produced 18 points and 9 assists and his fellow American import forward Michael Watkins (206-1995, college: Penn State) added 12 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Sagesse: S.Simi 28+12reb+2ast, W.Deshawndre 21+8reb+11ast, Y.Khayat 17+8reb+9ast, D.Sekou 17+8reb+4ast, H.Gerard 8+2reb+1ast, M.Rudy 6+2ast
Homentmen: J.Stevens 18+2reb+9ast, M.Watkins 12+13reb+1ast, A.Abdel Massih 12+2reb, D.Dixson 9+2reb+1ast, D.Peter 6+7reb+1ast, H.Mohamad 3+3reb

Beirut Club - Al Riyadi 83-107

Al Riyadi forced 19 Beirut Club turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 33 assists comparing to just 20 passes made by Beirut Club's players. International guard Wael Arakji (193-1994) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 assists. Serbian center Dusan Miletic (213-1998) contributed with 22 points and 9 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Al Riyadi players scored in double figures. American forward Devin Ebanks (206-1989, college: WVU) replied with 32 points and 7 rebounds and his fellow American import guard PJ Hardy (185-1998, college: Louisiana) added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Beirut Club.
Top scorers:
Al Riyadi: M.Dusan 22+9reb+2ast, A.Wael 19+4reb+10ast, Z.Karim 14+3reb+3ast, S.Amir 13+3ast, G.Hayk 12+1reb+1ast, N.Kouat 12+3reb+3ast
Beirut Club: D.Ebanks 32+7reb+2ast, P.Hardy 15+5reb+6ast, J.Abou Samra 14+2reb+3ast, A.Majok 9+10reb+1ast, J.Zaloum 6+2reb+6ast, M.Jean 5+1ast