Central Blow Out NSA, 96-64
In a dominant D1M performance at Fouad Chehab Stadium, Central dismantled NSA 96-64 on Tuesday, November 11. Donte Mcgill led the charge for Central with a game-high 29 points and 8 assists. Central built a commanding lead of up to 36 points and never looked back.
Central took a 50-26 lead into halftime. The second quarter was the decisive stretch, with Central outscoring their opponents 29-12 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 5 dunks in total, with K. Wooten (Central) throwing down a powerful slam in the first quarter. D. McGill (Central) connected from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter. J. El Khatib was a force on the defensive end with 13 blocks.
Donte Mcgill was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 29 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists in 33 minutes of action. He shot 13-of-19 (68%) from the field, 1-of-3 (33%) from three-point range. The team was a remarkable +31 with him on the floor. Anyeuri Castillo provided valuable support with 20 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 blocks. Kenny Wooten also chipped in with 11 points off the starting lineup.
Central's bench was a major factor, contributing 17 points off the pine. Ghassan Salem was the standout reserve, providing 8 points in a spark-plug role. Central also generated 18 second-chance points and 14 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Central held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 53% compared to NSA's 34%.
Central dominated the boards 52-40, including 15 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Central owned the paint with 62 points inside to NSA's 34. Central's ball movement was superior with 22 assists to NSA's 11.
The biggest momentum shift came when Central put together a 13-0 run in the second quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond. Central answered with a 10-0 run of their own, keeping the contest competitive.
For NSA, Domagoj Proleta was the standout performer in defeat with 23 points, 8 rebounds. Richard Maykey added 13 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 blocks, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.