Central Overwhelm Tadamon Hrajel, 93-70
In a dominant D1M performance at Kahraba Club, Central dismantled Tadamon Hrajel 93-70 on Tuesday, November 4. Anyeuri Castillo led the charge for Central with a game-high 34 points and 8 rebounds. Central built a commanding lead of up to 36 points and never looked back.
Central took a 56-29 lead into halftime. The first quarter was the decisive stretch, with Central outscoring their opponents 29-8 to swing the momentum in their favor. Tadamon Hrajel closed the game strong with a 25-16 fourth-quarter effort.
The game featured several highlight plays. K. Wooten (Central) threw down a powerful dunk in the first quarter, one of 2 dunks in the game. J. Abou Atmeh (Tadamon Hrajel) connected from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter. A. Castillo was a force on the defensive end with 10 blocks.
Anyeuri Castillo was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 34 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists in 30 minutes of action. He shot 13-of-16 (81%) from the field, 5-of-6 (83%) from three-point range, 3-of-5 (60%) from the free-throw line. The team was a remarkable +32 with him on the floor. Donte Mcgill provided valuable support with 23 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals.
Central's bench was a major factor, contributing 21 points off the pine. Mathieu Khoury was the standout reserve, providing 9 points in a spark-plug role. Central also generated 10 second-chance points and 18 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Central held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 46% compared to Tadamon Hrajel's 37%. From beyond the arc, Central connected on 10-of-21 (47%) while Tadamon Hrajel managed just 7-of-19 (36%).
Central dominated the boards 52-34, including 17 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Central owned the paint with 50 points inside to Tadamon Hrajel's 28. Central was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 36 points and putting together a 10-0 scoring run.
The biggest momentum shift came when Central put together a 10-0 run in the first quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond.
In a losing effort, Dorian Benford fought hard for Tadamon Hrajel, finishing with 17 points, 6 rebounds. Omar Younes added 18 points, 4 steals, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.