Like in previous posts, I won’t be going into a lot of detail. I’ll use mostly images and then just add captions to each one that will, hopefully, capture the essence of the latest developments in Asian hoops.
Here are the highlights of the past few weeks in Asian basketball:
- After being on top of the CBA for most of the season so far, the Xinjiang Flying Tigers got ousted from their spot after losing to last season’s runners-up, the Liaoning Flying Leopards.
- Ulsan Mobis remained in first place in the KBL after narrowly beating Changwon LG, while Anyang inched closer to the top after beating current second-placer Goyang.
- In the NBL, league leader Link Tochigi was upset by eighth-placer Chiba just last night, while tenth-placer Kumamoto also caught a big fish by winning on the road against second-place team Toyota.
- In Taiwan, frontrunner Pure Youth notched win #8 after being victorious against Yulon Luxgen, while Taiwan Beer strengthened its hold on second place after triumphing over cellar-dweller Bank of Taiwan.
- The IBF Superleague also had big results this past week after second-placer Naft Abadan was upset by Arak, while fifth—place team Azad University had a huge blowout win over lowly Army.
- In the Lebanese Super Cup, United Byblos Amchit leaned on the production of import Steven Burtt to turn back Al Riyadi Beirut en route to winning the title.
2015-2016 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA):
- Images from OSports.cn.
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| Andray Blatche and the rest of the Flying Tigers have lost two of their last four to slide to second place. |
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| Hamed Haddadi emphatically slams one home for Sichuan. |
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| Lin Chih-Chieh continues to be the primary playmaker for the league-leading Guangsha Lions. |
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| Yi Jianlian of Guangdong skies for the slam against the Shanxi Brave Dragons. |
2015-2016 CHINESE BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
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Rank
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TEAM
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WINS
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LOSSES
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1
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Guangsha Lions
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18
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2
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2
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Xinjiang Flying Tigers
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17
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3
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3
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Guangdong Southern Tigers
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15
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5
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4
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Sichuan Blue Whales
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15
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5
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5
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Liaoning Flying Leopards
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14
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6
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6
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Shandong Flaming Bulls
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13
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7
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7
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Beijing Ducks
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13
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7
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8
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Zhejiang Golden Bulls
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12
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8
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9
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Dongguan Leopards
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12
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8
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10
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Shanghai Sharks
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10
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10
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11
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Jiangsu Dragons
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8
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12
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12
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Jiangsu Monkey Kings
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8
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12
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13
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Qingdao Eagles
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8
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12
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14
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Beikong Fly Dragons
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7
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13
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15
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Fujian Sturgeons
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7
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13
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16
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Shanxi Brave Dragons
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7
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13
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17
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Jilin Northeast Tigers
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5
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15
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18
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Bayi Rockets
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5
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15
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19
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Foshan Long Lions
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3
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17
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20
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Tianjin Gold Lions
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3
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17
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2015-2016 Korean Basketball League (KBL:):
- Images from Jumpball.co.kr.
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| Lim Dong-Seop's great play has given Seoul Samsung Thunder a big boost this season. |
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| Oh Se-Keun has returned to prime form for Anyang KGC. |
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| Yoon Ho-Young protects the ball for Wonju Dongbu Promy. |
2015-2016 KOREAN BASKETBALL LEAGUE
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Rank
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TEAM
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WINS
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LOSSES
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1
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Ulsan Mobis Phoebus
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23
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9
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2
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Goyang Orions
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21
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11
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3
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Anyang KGC
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19
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13
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4
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Seoul Samsung Thunder
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19
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13
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5
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Jeonju KCC Egis
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19
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14
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6
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Wonju Dongbu Promy
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18
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14
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7
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Busan KT Sonic Boom
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12
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20
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8
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Incheon ET Land Elephants
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11
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21
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9
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Seoul SK Knights
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10
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22
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10
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Changwon LG Sakers
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8
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23
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2015-2016 Japan National Basketball League (NBL):
- Images from NBL-Japan.
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| Joji Takeuchi continues to be Japan's best local big man this season. (Image from Hitachi) |
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| Japanese NT stalwart Makoto Hiejima has blossomed into one of the most potent scorers for Aisin. (image from Aisin) |
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| National team sniper Takatoshi Furukawa blows past Ryota Sakurai. (image from Link Sports)
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2015-2016 Super Basketball League (SBL):
- Images from TSNA/SBL.
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| Rising star Chou Yi-Hsiang of Dacin attacks the basket. |
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| Former PBA import Patrick O'Bryant slams one home for Taiwan Beer. |
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| Peng Chun-Yen helps Pure Youth stay on top of the league table. |
2015-2016 TAIWAN SUPER BASKETBALL
LEAGUE
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Rank
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TEAM
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WINS
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LOSSES
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1
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Pure Youth Construction
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8
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1
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2
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Taiwan Beer
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7
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2
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3
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Yulon Luxgen
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5
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4
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4
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Fubon Braves
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4
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4
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5
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Dacin Tigers
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3
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6
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6
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Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor
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3
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7
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7
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Bank of Taiwan
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1
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7
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2015-2016 IBF Superleague First Conference:
- Images from Nasim Online.
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| Aren Davoudi tries to turn the corner against the defense of Ali Allahverdi. |
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| Oshin Sahakian orchestrates the offense for Chemidor. |
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| NT PG Sajjad Mashayekhi tries to evade the defense of Artin Hayrapetian. |
2015-2016 IBF SUPERLEAGUE
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Rank
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TEAM
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WINS
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LOSSES
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1
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Petrochimi Bandar Imam
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9
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3
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2
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Naft Abadan
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9
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3
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3
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Chemidor Tehran
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9
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3
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4
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Shahrdary Gorgan
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7
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5
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5
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Azad University
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7
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5
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6
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Shahrdary Arak
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5
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4
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7
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Samen Masshad
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5
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7
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8
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Army Tehran
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2
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10
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9
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Ayandeh Sazan
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2
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10
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10
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Shahrdary Tabriz
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2
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10
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2015-2016 Lebanese Super Cup:
- Images from Sportscode.
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| United Byblos Amchit (UBA) celebrates after their title-clinching win over Al Riyadi Beirut. |
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| Steven Burtt exploded on offense for UBA, which played without star guard Jay Youngblood. |
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| NT guard Wael Arakji tries to drive past former NT big man Joe Vogel. |
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