Central Blow Out Tadamon Hrajel, 103-65
In a dominant D1M performance at Central, Central dismantled Tadamon Hrajel 103-65 on Sunday, January 25. Anyeuri Castillo led the charge for Central with a game-high 26 points. Central built a commanding lead of up to 43 points and never looked back.
Central took a 48-30 lead into halftime. The third quarter was the decisive stretch, with Central outscoring their opponents 37-13 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 5 dunks in total, with C. Tyzhaun (Tadamon Hrajel) throwing down a powerful slam in the first quarter. A. Naba (Central) connected from beyond the arc in the third quarter. K. Wooten was a force on the defensive end with 4 blocks.
Anyeuri Castillo was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 26 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals in 28 minutes of action. He shot 10-of-15 (67%) from the field, 1-of-3 (33%) from three-point range, 5-of-6 (83%) from the free-throw line. The team was a remarkable +41 with him on the floor. Kenny Wooten provided valuable support with 21 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks. Donte Mcgill also chipped in with 24 points off the starting lineup.
Central's bench was a major factor, contributing 26 points off the pine. Anthony Naba was the standout reserve, providing 13 points, 4 assists in a spark-plug role. Central also generated 12 second-chance points and 33 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Central held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 56% compared to Tadamon Hrajel's 34%.
Central dominated the boards 44-33, including 11 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Tadamon Hrajel committed 17 turnovers compared to Central's 12, leading to 26 points off turnovers for Central. Central owned the paint with 62 points inside to Tadamon Hrajel's 26.
The biggest momentum shift came when Central put together a 11-0 run in the first quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond.
In a losing effort, Jad Nasr fought hard for Tadamon Hrajel, finishing with 10 points, 10 assists, 2 steals. Elias Sebaaly added 17 points, 7 rebounds, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.