Beirut Blow Out Tadamon Hrajel, 106-77
In a dominant D1M performance at Chiyah Arena , Beirut dismantled Tadamon Hrajel 106-77 on Monday, January 5. Daniel Dominique Hamilton led the charge for Beirut with a game-high 23 points and 10 rebounds. Beirut built a commanding lead of up to 33 points and never looked back.
Beirut took a 59-29 lead into halftime. The third quarter was the decisive stretch, with Tadamon Hrajel outscoring their opponents 32-14 to swing the momentum in their favor. Beirut closed the game strong with a 33-16 fourth-quarter effort.
The game featured several highlight plays. T. Jackson (Beirut) threw down a powerful dunk in the first quarter, one of 4 dunks in the game. E. Bou Zakhem (Tadamon Hrajel) connected from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter. C. Freeman was a force on the defensive end with 11 blocks.
Daniel Dominique Hamilton was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 23 points, 10 rebounds, 15 assists, 2 steals in 37 minutes of action. He shot 9-of-16 (56%) from the field, 4-of-10 (40%) from three-point range. It was a dominant triple-double performance that left the opposition with no answers. The team was a remarkable +24 with him on the floor. Trayvion Jackson provided valuable support with 41 points, 12 rebounds, 2 blocks. Joey Zaloum also chipped in with 15 points off the starting lineup.
The Beirut bench added 10 points to the cause. Beirut also generated 18 second-chance points and 33 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Beirut held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 54% compared to Tadamon Hrajel's 35%. Beirut also had the advantage at the charity stripe, converting 17 free throws to Tadamon Hrajel's 8.
Beirut dominated the boards 52-31, including 13 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Beirut owned the paint with 52 points inside to Tadamon Hrajel's 30. Beirut's ball movement was superior with 29 assists to Tadamon Hrajel's 16.
The biggest momentum shift came when Beirut put together a 10-0 run in the second quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond. Beirut answered with a 10-0 run of their own, keeping the contest competitive.
Despite the result, Chatton Freeman showed his quality for Tadamon Hrajel, contributing 29 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks. Omar Younes added 21 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.