The Hekmeh team regained its balance after two consecutive losses against Al-Riyadi and Antounieh, defeating its guest Antranik with a score of (89-75) at Ghazir's court last night in the closing of the eleventh phase of the Lebanese basketball championship, with quarters (29-24)(44-41)(58-65). Hekmeh had previously won in the first round at Demergian's court (59-51).
The new American player for the green team, Jonathan Gibson, stood out by scoring 34 points, including 7 three-pointers and 9 assists, although he notably committed 7 turnovers. Ahmad Ibrahim contributed 21 points and 7 rebounds, while Omar Jamal El-Din added (11 points and 9 rebounds). On the visitor's side, Christian Harvey scored 24 points, while his teammate Jamir Coleman achieved a double-double with 20 points and 17 rebounds.
With this victory, Hekmeh raised its tally to 20 points, securing the second place equal to the leading Al-Riyadi, and ahead of Beirut First in third place (19 points) and Champville in fourth place (18 points), while Antranik's score stood at 16 points. The twelfth phase will kick off today with a single match between the teams of Miroba and Champville at the Center Stadium in Jounieh.
