Sagesse Rout Chabeb El Batroun, 108-65
In a dominant D1M performance at Ghazir, Sagesse dismantled Chabeb El Batroun 108-65 on Tuesday, October 21. Makur Maker led the charge for Sagesse with a game-high 30 points and 13 rebounds. Sagesse built a commanding lead of up to 43 points and never looked back.
Sagesse took a 60-37 lead into halftime. The first quarter was the decisive stretch, with Sagesse outscoring their opponents 34-12 to swing the momentum in their favor. Sagesse closed the game strong with a 23-10 fourth-quarter effort.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 5 dunks in total, with E. Hanna (Chabeb El Batroun) throwing down a powerful slam in the first quarter. M. Al Malla (Chabeb El Batroun) connected from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter. Y. Khayat was a force on the defensive end with 12 blocks.
Makur Maker was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 30 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 blocks in 28 minutes of action. He shot 10-of-18 (56%) from the field, 5-of-12 (42%) from three-point range, 5-of-5 (100%) from the free-throw line. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. The team was a remarkable +37 with him on the floor. Eric Green provided valuable support with 19 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, including 4 three-pointers. Youssef Khayat also chipped in with 21 points off the starting lineup.
Sagesse's bench was a major factor, contributing 23 points off the pine. Mark Khoueiry was the standout reserve, providing 11 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals in a spark-plug role. Sagesse also generated 19 second-chance points and 26 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Sagesse held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 46% compared to Chabeb El Batroun's 38%. From beyond the arc, Sagesse connected on 16-of-38 (42%) while Chabeb El Batroun managed just 6-of-23 (26%). Sagesse also had the advantage at the charity stripe, converting 20 free throws to Chabeb El Batroun's 1.
Chabeb El Batroun committed 16 turnovers compared to Sagesse's 6, leading to 22 points off turnovers for Sagesse. Sagesse's ball movement was superior with 31 assists to Chabeb El Batroun's 16. Sagesse was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 43 points and putting together a 11-0 scoring run.
The biggest momentum shift came when Sagesse put together a 11-0 run in the first quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond. Chabeb El Batroun answered with a 11-0 run of their own, keeping the contest competitive.
For Chabeb El Batroun, Anthony Fairley was the standout performer in defeat with 16 points, 4 rebounds. Andrew Kopaly added 14 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.