Hoops Take Down Tadamon Hrajel, 89-79
Hoops pulled away for a convincing 89-79 D1M win over Tadamon Hrajel at Kahraba Club on Friday, December 12. Kedrian Johnson led the charge for Hoops with a game-high 27 points and 9 rebounds.
Hoops took a 46-35 lead into halftime. The third quarter was the decisive stretch, with Tadamon Hrajel outscoring their opponents 32-20 to swing the momentum in their favor. Hoops closed the game strong with a 23-12 fourth-quarter effort.
The game featured several highlight plays. K. Johnson (Hoops) threw down a powerful dunk in the second quarter, one of 2 dunks in the game. T. White (Hoops) connected from beyond the arc in the first quarter during a crucial stretch. K. Johnson was a force on the defensive end with 5 blocks.
Kedrian Johnson was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 27 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals in 38 minutes of action. He shot 9-of-18 (50%) from the field, 1-of-3 (33%) from three-point range, 8-of-11 (73%) from the free-throw line. Trazarien White provided valuable support with 26 points, 7 rebounds, including 4 three-pointers.
Hoops's bench was a major factor, contributing 17 points off the pine. Ahmad Ekkawi was the standout reserve, providing 8 points, 3 steals in a spark-plug role. Hoops also generated 34 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Both teams shot similarly from the field — Hoops at 48% and Tadamon Hrajel at 51%.
Hoops dominated the boards 38-30, including 14 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Tadamon Hrajel committed 22 turnovers compared to Hoops's 17, leading to 18 points off turnovers for Hoops. Hoops was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 16 points and putting together a 13-0 scoring run.
The biggest momentum shift came when Hoops put together a 13-0 run in the fourth quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond.
Down the stretch, Hoops came up clutch when it mattered most. T. White nailed a crucial three-pointer with 06:41 remaining to help seal the victory.
Despite the result, Sam Daniel showed his quality for Tadamon Hrajel, contributing 30 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 6 steals. Chatton Freeman added 21 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.