Antonine pulled off the biggest upset of the Lebanese Basketball League playoffs so far, defeating defending champions Al Riyadi 76-72 on their home floor to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five Final Four series.In a defensive battle from start to finish, Antonine stayed composed in the closing minutes, executing on both ends of the floor to silence the Riyadi crowd and steal home-court advantage.Dominic Artis orchestrated the victory with an all-around performance of 18 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, and 3 steals, controlling the game’s tempo on both ends. Mark Khoury matched him with 18 points, while adding 3 steals and a key defensive presence. Geoffrey chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds, and Justin Patton added 14 points and 5 rebounds in the paint.For Al Riyadi, Wael Arakji led the way with 18 points, while Dusan Miletic contributed 14 points and 8 rebounds. Kouat Noi finished with 10 points, but Antonine’s disciplined defense prevented Riyadi from finding its usual offensive rhythm.With the win, Antonine takes a 1-0 series lead and sends a clear message that this semifinal will be anything but easy for the defending champions. Game 2 now becomes a must-win for Al Riyadi as they look to avoid falling into a daunting 2-0 hole.