Homenetmen Top Tadamon Hrajel, 96-82
Homenetmen pulled away for a convincing 96-82 D1M win over Tadamon Hrajel at Mezher on Wednesday, January 28. Tyler Tarik Bey led the charge for Homenetmen with a game-high 28 points and 13 rebounds. Homenetmen built a commanding lead of up to 24 points and never looked back.
Tadamon Hrajel took a 46-40 lead into halftime, but Homenetmen mounted a stunning second-half comeback, outscoring Tadamon Hrajel 56-36 after the break. The third quarter was the decisive stretch, with Homenetmen outscoring their opponents 32-14 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 8 dunks in total, with C. Tyzhaun (Tadamon Hrajel) throwing down a powerful slam in the second quarter. A. Alia (Tadamon Hrajel) connected from beyond the arc in the first quarter during a crucial stretch. K. Thomas was a force on the defensive end with 6 blocks.
Tyler Tarik Bey was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 28 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals in 33 minutes of action. He shot 11-of-21 (52%) from the field, 3-of-7 (43%) from three-point range, 3-of-4 (75%) from the free-throw line. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. The team was a remarkable +33 with him on the floor. Khaleed Thomas provided valuable support with 13 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 blocks. Gabriel Ajemian also chipped in with 15 points off the starting lineup.
Homenetmen's bench was a major factor, contributing 15 points off the pine. Isaac Ayoubi was the standout reserve, providing 8 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists in a spark-plug role. Homenetmen also generated 28 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Homenetmen held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 51% compared to Tadamon Hrajel's 44%.
Tadamon Hrajel committed 21 turnovers compared to Homenetmen's 11, leading to 30 points off turnovers for Homenetmen. Homenetmen owned the paint with 54 points inside to Tadamon Hrajel's 38. Homenetmen was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 24 points and putting together a 12-0 scoring run.
The biggest momentum shift came when Homenetmen put together a 12-0 run in the third quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond. Tadamon Hrajel answered with a 10-0 run of their own, keeping the contest competitive.
Despite the result, Claude Tyzhaun showed his quality for Tadamon Hrajel, contributing 23 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists. Elias Sebaaly added 22 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.