Al-Riyadi Overwhelm Antranik, 107-86
In a dominant D1M performance at Saeb Salam, Al-Riyadi dismantled Antranik 107-86 on Sunday, February 1. Maurice Kemp led the charge for Al-Riyadi with a game-high 21 points. It was an up-tempo, high-scoring affair with both teams combining for 193 points.
Al-Riyadi took a 56-42 lead into halftime. The first quarter was the decisive stretch, with Al-Riyadi outscoring their opponents 35-22 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 10 dunks in total, with C. Brown (Antranik) throwing down a powerful slam in the first quarter. A. Saoud (Al-Riyadi) connected from beyond the arc in the third quarter. A. Omot was a force on the defensive end with 9 blocks.
Maurice Kemp was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 21 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks in 26 minutes of action. He shot 9-of-13 (69%) from the field. The team was a remarkable +23 with him on the floor. Nuni Omot provided valuable support with 20 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, including 4 three-pointers. Hayk Gyokchyan also chipped in with 14 points off the starting lineup.
Al-Riyadi's bench was a major factor, contributing 25 points off the pine. Amir Saoud was the standout reserve, providing 12 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists in a spark-plug role. Al-Riyadi also generated 26 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Al-Riyadi held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 57% compared to Antranik's 39%. Al-Riyadi also had the advantage at the charity stripe, converting 21 free throws to Antranik's 14.
Al-Riyadi dominated the boards 41-34. Al-Riyadi's ball movement was superior with 29 assists to Antranik's 13. Al-Riyadi was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 30 points and putting together a 17-0 scoring run.
The biggest momentum shift came when Al-Riyadi put together a 17-0 run in the third quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond. Al-Riyadi answered with a 10-0 run of their own, keeping the contest competitive.
For Antranik, Christian Brown was the standout performer in defeat with 41 points, 7 rebounds. Majur Majak added 12 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.