Beirut Overwhelm Homenetmen, 107-88
Beirut delivered a comprehensive 107-88 beatdown of Homenetmen in D1M action at Chiyah Arena on Monday, February 9. Daniel Dominique Hamilton led the charge for Beirut with a game-high 35 points and 15 rebounds. It was an up-tempo, high-scoring affair with both teams combining for 195 points.
Beirut took a 58-49 lead into halftime. The fourth quarter was the decisive stretch, with Beirut outscoring their opponents 31-22 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. J. Abou Samra (Beirut) threw down a powerful dunk in the second quarter, one of 2 dunks in the game. J. Stevens (Homenetmen) connected from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter during a crucial stretch. J. Makhlouf was a force on the defensive end with 5 blocks.
Daniel Dominique Hamilton was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 35 points, 15 rebounds, 11 assists in 40 minutes of action. He shot 14-of-23 (61%) from the field, 5-of-11 (45%) from three-point range. It was a dominant triple-double performance that left the opposition with no answers. The team was a remarkable +19 with him on the floor. Albert James English provided valuable support with 35 points, 6 assists, including 8 three-pointers. Joe Abou Samra also chipped in with 18 points off the starting lineup.
Beirut's bench was a major factor, contributing 18 points off the pine. Joey Zaloum was the standout reserve, providing 11 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals in a spark-plug role. Beirut also generated 25 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Beirut held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 55% compared to Homenetmen's 44%. From beyond the arc, Beirut connected on 18-of-35 (51%) while Homenetmen managed just 7-of-29 (24%).
Beirut's ball movement was superior with 26 assists to Homenetmen's 18. Beirut was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 19 points.
Despite the result, Tyler Tarik Bey showed his quality for Homenetmen, contributing 30 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals. Jordan Stevens added 20 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.