Chabeb El Batroun Blow Out Tadamon Hrajel, 103-66
In a dominant D1M performance at Kahraba Club, Chabeb El Batroun dismantled Tadamon Hrajel 103-66 on Sunday, February 8. Desmond Washington led the charge for Chabeb El Batroun with a game-high 18 points and 14 assists. Chabeb El Batroun built a commanding lead of up to 37 points and never looked back.
Chabeb El Batroun took a 50-28 lead into halftime. The second quarter was the decisive stretch, with Chabeb El Batroun outscoring their opponents 28-8 to swing the momentum in their favor. Chabeb El Batroun closed the game strong with a 28-15 fourth-quarter effort.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 9 dunks in total, with C. Tyzhaun (Tadamon Hrajel) throwing down a powerful slam in the first quarter. D. Hall (Chabeb El Batroun) connected from beyond the arc in the second quarter during a crucial stretch. J. Nurse was a force on the defensive end with 5 blocks.
Desmond Washington was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 18 points, 7 rebounds, 14 assists in 36 minutes of action. He shot 8-of-13 (62%) from the field, 2-of-3 (67%) from three-point range. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. The team was a remarkable +28 with him on the floor. Joshua Nurse provided valuable support with 17 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists. Darious Hall also chipped in with 29 points off the starting lineup.
Chabeb El Batroun's bench was a major factor, contributing 24 points off the pine. Mohamad Al Malla was the standout reserve, providing 8 points in a spark-plug role. Chabeb El Batroun also generated 40 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Chabeb El Batroun held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 51% compared to Tadamon Hrajel's 34%. From beyond the arc, Chabeb El Batroun connected on 14-of-27 (51%) while Tadamon Hrajel managed just 5-of-24 (20%).
Chabeb El Batroun dominated the boards 48-36, including 8 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Tadamon Hrajel committed 16 turnovers compared to Chabeb El Batroun's 10, leading to 20 points off turnovers for Chabeb El Batroun. Chabeb El Batroun owned the paint with 48 points inside to Tadamon Hrajel's 28.
The biggest momentum shift came when Chabeb El Batroun put together a 15-0 run in the second quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond. Chabeb El Batroun answered with a 15-0 run of their own, keeping the contest competitive.
For Tadamon Hrajel, Claude Tyzhaun was the standout performer in defeat with 25 points, 10 rebounds. Alex Alia added 11 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.