NSA Beat Tadamon Hrajel, 92-86
NSA held off a competitive Tadamon Hrajel squad to claim a hard-fought 92-86 D1M victory at Fouad Chehab Stadium on Thursday, October 23. Richard Maykey led the charge for NSA with a game-high 24 points and 8 rebounds. The lead changed hands 7 times before NSA eventually pulled away for good.
NSA took a 48-41 lead into halftime.
The game featured several highlight plays. D. Benford (Tadamon Hrajel) threw down a powerful dunk in the second quarter, one of 3 dunks in the game. M. Richard (NSA) connected from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter. D. Benford was a force on the defensive end with 4 blocks.
Richard Maykey was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 24 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks in 30 minutes of action. He shot 9-of-13 (69%) from the field, 5-of-8 (63%) from three-point range. The team was a remarkable +15 with him on the floor. Marvin Sarkis provided valuable support with 13 points, 2 assists, 3 steals. Christophe Khalil also chipped in with 16 points off the starting lineup.
NSA's bench was a major factor, contributing 32 points off the pine. Domagoj Proleta was the standout reserve, providing 16 points, 3 rebounds in a spark-plug role. NSA also generated 24 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
NSA held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 53% compared to Tadamon Hrajel's 37%. From beyond the arc, NSA connected on 10-of-26 (38%) while Tadamon Hrajel managed just 5-of-24 (20%). NSA also had the advantage at the charity stripe, converting 12 free throws to Tadamon Hrajel's 25.
NSA was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 15 points and putting together a 10-0 scoring run.
The biggest momentum shift came when NSA put together a 10-0 run in the first quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond. NSA answered with a 10-0 run of their own, keeping the contest competitive.
Down the stretch, NSA came up clutch when it mattered most. C. Khalil nailed a clutch free throw with 00:16 remaining to help seal the victory.
Despite the result, Kakhaber Jincharadze showed his quality for Tadamon Hrajel, contributing 27 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals. Sam Daniel added 29 points, 6 rebounds, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.