Al-Riyadi Demolish Tadamon Hrajel, 118-83
In a dominant D1M performance at Saeb Salam, Al-Riyadi dismantled Tadamon Hrajel 118-83 on Monday, October 20. Ivan Buva led the charge for Al-Riyadi with a game-high 20 points and 12 rebounds. It was an up-tempo, high-scoring affair with both teams combining for 201 points.
Al-Riyadi took a 70-44 lead into halftime. The second quarter was the decisive stretch, with Al-Riyadi outscoring their opponents 43-20 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. A. AL Alia (Tadamon Hrajel) threw down a powerful dunk in the first quarter, one of 2 dunks in the game. S. Daniel (Tadamon Hrajel) connected from beyond the arc in the third quarter. K. Zeinoun was a force on the defensive end with 14 blocks.
Ivan Buva was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 20 points, 12 rebounds, 5 blocks in 15 minutes of action. He shot 9-of-12 (75%) from the field, 2-of-7 (29%) from the free-throw line. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. The team was a remarkable +17 with him on the floor. Hayk Gyokchyan provided valuable support with 16 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals. Bilal Tabbara also chipped in with 12 points off the bench.
Al-Riyadi's bench was a major factor, contributing 55 points off the pine. Maurice Kemp was the standout reserve, providing 20 points, 7 rebounds in a spark-plug role. Al-Riyadi also generated 12 second-chance points and 43 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Al-Riyadi held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 63% compared to Tadamon Hrajel's 40%. From beyond the arc, Al-Riyadi connected on 4-of-12 (33%) while Tadamon Hrajel managed just 8-of-32 (25%).
Al-Riyadi dominated the boards 55-34, including 18 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Al-Riyadi owned the paint with 86 points inside to Tadamon Hrajel's 48. Al-Riyadi's ball movement was superior with 32 assists to Tadamon Hrajel's 20.
The biggest momentum shift came when Al-Riyadi put together a 13-0 run in the second quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond.
In a losing effort, Alex Alia fought hard for Tadamon Hrajel, finishing with 25 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals. Kakhaber Jincharadze added 17 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.