Chabeb El Batroun Top Hoops, 83-75
Chabeb El Batroun pulled away for a convincing 83-75 D1M win over Hoops at Rockland Arena on Wednesday, January 21. Desmond Washington led the charge for Chabeb El Batroun with a game-high 27 points and 9 assists. The lead changed hands 18 times before Chabeb El Batroun eventually pulled away for good.
Hoops took a 42-41 lead into halftime, but Chabeb El Batroun mounted a stunning second-half comeback, outscoring Hoops 42-33 after the break.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 6 dunks in total, with M. Ruot (Chabeb El Batroun) throwing down a powerful slam in the second quarter. G. Daaboul (Hoops) connected from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter. A. Kelly was a force on the defensive end with 7 blocks.
Desmond Washington was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 27 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists, 4 steals in 40 minutes of action. He shot 8-of-14 (57%) from the field, 1-of-4 (25%) from three-point range, 10-of-11 (91%) from the free-throw line. Darious Hall provided valuable support with 28 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals. Ruot Monyyong also chipped in with 11 points off the starting lineup.
The Chabeb El Batroun bench added 11 points to the cause. Andrew Kopaly was the standout reserve, providing 10 points in a spark-plug role. Chabeb El Batroun also generated 25 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Chabeb El Batroun held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 50% compared to Hoops's 37%. Chabeb El Batroun also had the advantage at the charity stripe, converting 25 free throws to Hoops's 9.
Chabeb El Batroun owned the paint with 38 points inside to Hoops's 20.
Down the stretch, Chabeb El Batroun came up clutch when it mattered most. D. Washington nailed a clutch free throw with 00:08 remaining to help seal the victory.
For Hoops, Georges Yves Daaboul was the standout performer in defeat with 19 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals. However, the team struggled to find consistent scoring beyond their top options.