Round 5 (Regular Season): Gorgan defeat Sagesse

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Lebanese Sagesse (0-1) in Beirut on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by Iranian Gorgan (1-0) 97-92. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Gorgan made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward Jordan Hamilton (201-1990, college: Texas) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Amirhossein Yazarloo (196-2002) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Paris Bass (207-1995, college: Detroit) answered with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for Sagesse. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Defending Iranian champion maintains first place with 1-0 record, which they share with Al Riyadi. Sagesse at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with Al Wahda. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
An interesting game for Lebanese Al Riyadi (1-0) which hosted in Beirut second-ranked Syrian Al Wahda (0-1). Leader Al Riyadi managed to get a 9-point victory 89-80. It was a key game for the top position in the league. American players dominated the game. Forward Perrin Buford (198-1994, college: MTSU, agency: Pensack Sports) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Maurice Kemp chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. James Justice (178-1989, college: UT Southern) responded with 37 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds. It was the only win of host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. Defending Lebanese champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Gorgan. Defending Syrian champion Al Wahda still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with Sagesse. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.




Sagesse - Gorgan 92-97

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Lebanese Sagesse (0-1) in Beirut on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by Iranian Gorgan (1-0) 97-92. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Gorgan made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward Jordan Hamilton (201-1990, college: Texas) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Amirhossein Yazarloo (196-2002) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Paris Bass (207-1995, college: Detroit) answered with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import guard Tony Carr (196-1997, college: Penn State) added 20 points and 8 assists in the effort for Sagesse. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Defending Iranian champion maintains first place with 1-0 record, which they share with Al Riyadi. Sagesse at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with Al Wahda. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Gorgan: H.Jordan 19+6reb+7ast, Y.Amirhossein 17+5reb+2ast, N.Yazarloo 16+3reb, M.Sheikhi 13+1reb+6ast, M.Meisam 9+8reb+2ast, H.Mohammad 9+7reb
Sagesse: T.Carr 20+3reb+8ast, K.Youssef 20+10reb, P.Bass 20+9reb+5ast, E.Green 11+4reb+3ast, G.Hadidian 9+4reb, M.Haidar 8+3reb+2ast

Al Riyadi - Al Wahda 89-80

An interesting game for Lebanese Al Riyadi (1-0) which hosted in Beirut second-ranked Syrian Al Wahda (0-1). Leader Al Riyadi managed to get a 9-point victory 89-80. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Al Riyadi dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Al Wahda's 34. They outrebounded Al Wahda 42-29 including 27 on the defensive glass. Al Riyadi players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. American players dominated the game. Forward Perrin Buford (198-1994, college: MTSU, agency: Pensack Sports) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Maurice Kemp (203-1991, college: ECU) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. Five Al Riyadi players scored in double figures. James Justice (178-1989, college: UT Southern) responded with 37 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds and Falando Jones (193-1990, college: MVSU) scored 13 points and 5 assists. It was the only win of host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. Defending Lebanese champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Gorgan. Defending Syrian champion Al Wahda still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with Sagesse. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Al Riyadi: B.Perrin 26+14reb+4ast, B.Ivan 15+6reb, Z.Karim 15+1reb+3ast, K.Maurice 11+8reb+2ast, T.Bilal 11+2reb+2ast, G.Hayk 11+6reb+4ast
Al Wahda: J.Justice 37+6reb+3ast, F.Jones 13+4reb+5ast, A.Mohammad 11+1reb, A.Hani 8+3reb, M.Christian 7+6reb+1ast, A.Elias 4+3reb+1ast