Homenetmen Rout Tadamon Hrajel, 98-61
In a dominant D1M performance at Kahraba Club, Homenetmen dismantled Tadamon Hrajel 98-61 on Tuesday, November 18. Tyler Tarik Bey led the charge for Homenetmen with a game-high 31 points. Homenetmen built a commanding lead of up to 43 points and never looked back.
Homenetmen took a 50-35 lead into halftime. The third quarter was the decisive stretch, with Homenetmen outscoring their opponents 24-10 to swing the momentum in their favor. Homenetmen closed the game strong with a 24-16 fourth-quarter effort.
The game featured several highlight plays. T. Tarik Bey (Homenetmen) threw down a powerful dunk in the third quarter, one of 4 dunks in the game. J. Stevens (Homenetmen) connected from beyond the arc in the third quarter. O. Younes was a force on the defensive end with 5 blocks.
Tyler Tarik Bey was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 31 points, 6 rebounds in 30 minutes of action. He shot 11-of-17 (65%) from the field, 9-of-10 (90%) from the free-throw line. The team was a remarkable +43 with him on the floor. Khaleed Thomas provided valuable support with 15 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals. Jordan Stevens also chipped in with 15 points off the starting lineup.
Homenetmen's bench was a major factor, contributing 23 points off the pine. Isaac Ayoubi was the standout reserve, providing 8 points, 3 steals in a spark-plug role. Homenetmen also generated 44 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Homenetmen held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 56% compared to Tadamon Hrajel's 35%. Homenetmen also had the advantage at the charity stripe, converting 13 free throws to Tadamon Hrajel's 3.
Tadamon Hrajel committed 20 turnovers compared to Homenetmen's 11, leading to 28 points off turnovers for Homenetmen. Homenetmen owned the paint with 56 points inside to Tadamon Hrajel's 42. Homenetmen was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 43 points and putting together a 22-0 scoring run.
The biggest momentum shift came when Homenetmen put together a 22-0 run in the third quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond. Homenetmen answered with a 11-0 run of their own, keeping the contest competitive.
Despite the result, Sam Daniel showed his quality for Tadamon Hrajel, contributing 25 points, 13 rebounds. Jad Nasr added 13 points, 3 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.