NSA Top Tadamon Hrajel, 87-77
NSA pulled away for a convincing 87-77 D1M win over Tadamon Hrajel at Kahraba Club on Wednesday, January 14. Richard Maykey led the charge for NSA with a game-high 21 points and 10 assists. NSA built a commanding lead of up to 21 points and never looked back.
NSA took a 47-31 lead into halftime. The second quarter was the decisive stretch, with NSA outscoring their opponents 23-14 to swing the momentum in their favor. Tadamon Hrajel closed the game strong with a 23-17 fourth-quarter effort.
The game featured several highlight plays. R. Maykey (NSA) connected from beyond the arc in the third quarter. E. Lufile was a force on the defensive end with 5 blocks.
Richard Maykey was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 21 points, 4 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals in 40 minutes of action. He shot 8-of-14 (57%) from the field, 2-of-5 (40%) from three-point range, 3-of-5 (60%) from the free-throw line. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. Christophe Khalil provided valuable support with 18 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists. Petar Rakicevic also chipped in with 20 points off the starting lineup.
The NSA bench added 11 points to the cause. Marvin Sarkis was the standout reserve, providing 9 points in a spark-plug role. NSA also generated 39 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
NSA held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 48% compared to Tadamon Hrajel's 39%.
NSA dominated the boards 43-35, including 9 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. NSA owned the paint with 44 points inside to Tadamon Hrajel's 34. NSA was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 21 points and putting together a 14-0 scoring run.
The biggest momentum shift came when NSA put together a 14-0 run in the first quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond. Tadamon Hrajel answered with a 11-0 run of their own, keeping the contest competitive.
Down the stretch, NSA came up clutch when it mattered most. C. Khalil nailed a clutch free throw with 01:07 remaining to help seal the victory.
Despite the result, Chatton Freeman showed his quality for Tadamon Hrajel, contributing 25 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals. Sam Daniel added 18 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.