The 2015-2016 Lebanese league playoffs began with a bang after Hoops turned the tables on overwhelming favorites Homenetmen, downing them 70-65 away from home Friday in round one of the final eight.

The series provides a battle between two different schools of basketball, with Homenetmen playing a free offense, unlike Hoops who are very organized on both ends.

Barbour top scored for the winners with 22 points along with six rebounds, while his compatriot and American center Tyrone Nelson added 16 points and seven rebounds.

Another series will start Saturday as Mouttahed host Byblos in Game 1 of the best-of-five series at Tripoli.

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