Sagesse Beirut secured its second win in the 38th Arab Basketball Clubs Championship.
The team defeated Al-Ittihad Al-Ahli of Aleppo 88–71, a 17-point margin, in Group One play.
Sagesse is hosting the championship at the hall of the Ghazir Sports Club.
The match drew a bigger crowd than the Green team’s first game on Saturday evening.
Sagesse came out strong, closing the first quarter ahead 28–15, putting its opponent under pressure to close the gap.
In the second quarter, the Aleppo side narrowed the deficit to ten points, but the home team held on to its lead, finishing the first half 49–39.
At the start of the second half, Sagesse continued to pull ahead, closing the third quarter 72–60.
The team then widened the gap further in the final quarter, sealing the win 88–71 to add another victory to its record.
The Lebanese team’s lead at the end of all four quarters reflects its success in maintaining the upper hand throughout the match.
The growing crowd also gave the match an exciting atmosphere, as Sagesse continues its run in the Arab championship, securing its second win in front of its home fans in Ghazir.
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