Al-Riyadi Crush Chabeb El Batroun, 105-73
In a dominant D1M performance at Chabeb El Batroun, Al-Riyadi dismantled Chabeb El Batroun 105-73 on Saturday, October 25. Hayk Gyokchyan led the charge for Al-Riyadi with a game-high 17 points and 10 rebounds. Al-Riyadi built a commanding lead of up to 34 points and never looked back.
Al-Riyadi took a 47-36 lead into halftime. The third quarter was the decisive stretch, with Al-Riyadi outscoring their opponents 24-12 to swing the momentum in their favor. Al-Riyadi closed the game strong with a 34-25 fourth-quarter effort.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 5 dunks in total, with P. Buford (Al-Riyadi) throwing down a powerful slam in the second quarter. I. Ahmad (Al-Riyadi) connected from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter. H. Gyokchyan was a force on the defensive end with 2 blocks.
Hayk Gyokchyan was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 17 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks in 27 minutes of action. He shot 7-of-12 (58%) from the field. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. The team was a remarkable +37 with him on the floor. Ismail Ahmad provided valuable support with 23 points, 3 rebounds, including 7 three-pointers. Perrin Buford also chipped in with 15 points off the starting lineup.
Al-Riyadi's bench was a major factor, contributing 38 points off the pine. Ismail Ahmad was the standout reserve, providing 23 points, 3 rebounds in a spark-plug role. Al-Riyadi also generated 30 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Al-Riyadi held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 55% compared to Chabeb El Batroun's 49%. From beyond the arc, Al-Riyadi connected on 11-of-18 (61%) while Chabeb El Batroun managed just 8-of-23 (34%). Al-Riyadi also had the advantage at the charity stripe, converting 16 free throws to Chabeb El Batroun's 5.
Al-Riyadi dominated the boards 42-25, including 16 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Al-Riyadi's ball movement was superior with 28 assists to Chabeb El Batroun's 15. Al-Riyadi was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 34 points and putting together a 10-0 scoring run.
The biggest momentum shift came when Al-Riyadi put together a 10-0 run in the third quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond.
For Chabeb El Batroun, Andrew Kopaly was the standout performer in defeat with 15 points. However, the team struggled to find consistent scoring beyond their top options.