Al Riyadi secured their spot in the Final Four with a dominant 130-89 victory over Beirut, completing a commanding 3-0 sweep in their quarterfinal series.
The game took a decisive turn in the first half when Beirut’s Devin Ebanks was ejected after receiving a technical foul and an unsportsmanlike foul. Beirut’s troubles continued as Ater Majok found himself in foul trouble early, limiting his impact and making it difficult for his team to keep pace with Riyadi’s relentless offense.
Despite the loss, PJ Hardy delivered a sensational scoring performance for Beirut, finishing with 40 points while shooting 7-of-13 from three-point range. However, his efforts were not enough to prevent Riyadi from running away with the game.
On the other side, Riyadi showcased their incredible depth and offensive firepower. Amir Saoud led the team with 23 points in just 19 minutes, while Kouat Noi added 21 points. New signing Dušan Miletić continued his impressive start with 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
Wael Arakji controlled the tempo with 15 points and 9 assists, while Karim Zeinoun contributed 13 points. Hayk Gyokchyan added 11 points, helping Riyadi place seven players in double figures as they overwhelmed Beirut from start to finish.
With the series ending in a sweep, Al Riyadi advance to the Final Four in dominant fashion and continue to look like one of the strongest contenders for the Lebanese Basketball League title