Sagesse Defeat Tadamon Hrajel, 108-94
Sagesse pulled away for a convincing 108-94 D1M win over Tadamon Hrajel at Ghazir on Friday, December 5. Paris Bass led the charge for Sagesse with a game-high 45 points and 10 rebounds. It was an up-tempo, high-scoring affair with both teams combining for 202 points.
Sagesse took a 63-46 lead into halftime. The second quarter was the decisive stretch, with Sagesse outscoring their opponents 41-22 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 6 dunks in total, with P. Bass (Sagesse) throwing down a powerful slam in the first quarter. K. Jincharadze (Tadamon Hrajel) connected from beyond the arc in the third quarter. E. Sebaaly was a force on the defensive end with 7 blocks.
Paris Bass was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 45 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks in 40 minutes of action. He shot 16-of-26 (62%) from the field, 8-of-15 (53%) from three-point range, 5-of-6 (83%) from the free-throw line. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. Kevin Murphy provided valuable support with 22 points, 5 rebounds, including 4 three-pointers.
Sagesse's bench was a major factor, contributing 20 points off the pine. Jad Khalil was the standout reserve, providing 8 points, 8 assists, 2 steals in a spark-plug role. Sagesse also generated 12 second-chance points and 30 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Both teams shot similarly from the field — Sagesse at 51% and Tadamon Hrajel at 50%. From beyond the arc, Sagesse connected on 15-of-33 (45%) while Tadamon Hrajel managed just 11-of-24 (45%).
Tadamon Hrajel committed 13 turnovers compared to Sagesse's 8, leading to 20 points off turnovers for Sagesse. Sagesse was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 19 points.
The biggest momentum shift came when Tadamon Hrajel put together a 12-0 run in the third quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond.
Despite the result, Sam Daniel showed his quality for Tadamon Hrajel, contributing 38 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists. Kakhaber Jincharadze added 23 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.