Hoops Blow Out Tadamon Hrajel, 89-57
In a dominant D1M performance at Rockland Arena, Hoops dismantled Tadamon Hrajel 89-57 on Thursday, February 12. Trazarien White led the charge for Hoops with a game-high 27 points. Hoops built a commanding lead of up to 39 points and never looked back.
Hoops took a 48-21 lead into halftime. The second quarter was the decisive stretch, with Hoops outscoring their opponents 32-8 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 7 dunks in total, with O. Al Jamal (Hoops) throwing down a powerful slam in the first quarter. A. Kelly (Hoops) connected from beyond the arc in the third quarter. T. White was a force on the defensive end with 8 blocks.
Trazarien White was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 27 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocks in 20 minutes of action. He shot 11-of-13 (85%) from the field, 4-of-6 (67%) from three-point range. The team was a remarkable +21 with him on the floor. Amari Kelly provided valuable support with 16 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, including 3 three-pointers. Karim Oueidat also chipped in with 11 points off the bench.
Hoops's bench was a major factor, contributing 31 points off the pine. Abed Sabbagh was the standout reserve, providing 15 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals in a spark-plug role. Hoops also generated 11 second-chance points and 24 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Hoops held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 48% compared to Tadamon Hrajel's 32%. From beyond the arc, Hoops connected on 15-of-33 (45%) while Tadamon Hrajel managed just 6-of-23 (26%).
Hoops dominated the boards 45-39, including 11 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Tadamon Hrajel committed 15 turnovers compared to Hoops's 8, leading to 20 points off turnovers for Hoops. Hoops owned the paint with 38 points inside to Tadamon Hrajel's 24.
The biggest momentum shift came when Hoops put together a 17-0 run in the second quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond.
For Tadamon Hrajel, Claude Tyzhaun was the standout performer in defeat with 18 points, 11 rebounds. However, the team struggled to find consistent scoring beyond their top options.