Al-Riyadi Power Past Tadamon Hrajel, 104-87
Al-Riyadi delivered a comprehensive 104-87 beatdown of Tadamon Hrajel in D1M action at Kahraba Club on Sunday, January 11. Maurice Kemp led the charge for Al-Riyadi with a game-high 25 points and 10 rebounds. It was an up-tempo, high-scoring affair with both teams combining for 191 points.
Al-Riyadi took a 52-43 lead into halftime. The fourth quarter was the decisive stretch, with Al-Riyadi outscoring their opponents 31-24 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. M. Kemp (Al-Riyadi) threw down a powerful dunk in the first quarter, one of 2 dunks in the game. H. Gyokchyan (Al-Riyadi) connected from beyond the arc in the third quarter. P. Buford was a force on the defensive end with 7 blocks.
Maurice Kemp was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 25 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks in 27 minutes of action. He shot 12-of-18 (67%) from the field. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. The team was a remarkable +17 with him on the floor. Perrin Buford provided valuable support with 22 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists.
Al-Riyadi's bench was a major factor, contributing 28 points off the pine. Karim Zeinoun was the standout reserve, providing 11 points, 5 assists, 2 steals in a spark-plug role. Al-Riyadi also generated 16 second-chance points and 31 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Both teams shot similarly from the field — Al-Riyadi at 52% and Tadamon Hrajel at 50%. From beyond the arc, Al-Riyadi connected on 6-of-23 (26%) while Tadamon Hrajel managed just 10-of-23 (43%).
Al-Riyadi dominated the boards 44-34, including 17 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Tadamon Hrajel committed 16 turnovers compared to Al-Riyadi's 8, leading to 22 points off turnovers for Al-Riyadi. Al-Riyadi owned the paint with 58 points inside to Tadamon Hrajel's 36.
Despite the result, Sam Daniel showed his quality for Tadamon Hrajel, contributing 24 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals. Chatton Freeman added 21 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.