Homenetmen Take Down Hoops, 90-80
Homenetmen pulled away for a convincing 90-80 D1M win over Hoops at Mezher on Monday, October 20. Khaleed Thomas led the charge for Homenetmen with a game-high 27 points and 13 rebounds.
Homenetmen took a 47-45 lead into halftime.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 5 dunks in total, with K. Thomas (Homenetmen) throwing down a powerful slam in the first quarter. G. Daaboul (Hoops) connected from beyond the arc in the first quarter during a crucial stretch. O. Al Jamal was a force on the defensive end with 4 blocks.
Khaleed Thomas was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 27 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals in 35 minutes of action. He shot 10-of-16 (63%) from the field, 3-of-4 (75%) from three-point range, 4-of-6 (67%) from the free-throw line. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. The team was a remarkable +19 with him on the floor. Tyler Tarik Bey provided valuable support with 28 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists. Jordan Stevens also chipped in with 21 points off the starting lineup.
Homenetmen also generated 16 second-chance points and 23 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Homenetmen held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 50% compared to Hoops's 44%. From beyond the arc, Homenetmen connected on 8-of-22 (36%) while Hoops managed just 2-of-25 (8%).
Homenetmen dominated the boards 42-36, including 9 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Homenetmen's ball movement was superior with 22 assists to Hoops's 10.
Down the stretch, Homenetmen came up clutch when it mattered most. J. Stevens nailed a crucial three-pointer with 05:37 remaining to help seal the victory.
For Hoops, Trazarien White was the standout performer in defeat with 17 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals. Omar Al Jamal added 9 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.