Chabeb El Batroun Beat NSA, 90-83
Chabeb El Batroun held off a competitive NSA squad to claim a hard-fought 90-83 D1M victory at Chabeb El Batroun on Monday, December 15. Desmond Washington led the charge for Chabeb El Batroun with a game-high 34 points and 12 assists. The lead changed hands 10 times before Chabeb El Batroun eventually pulled away for good.
NSA took a 52-49 lead into halftime, but Chabeb El Batroun mounted a stunning second-half comeback, outscoring NSA 41-31 after the break. The second quarter was the decisive stretch, with NSA outscoring their opponents 33-17 to swing the momentum in their favor. Chabeb El Batroun closed the game strong with a 23-12 fourth-quarter effort.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 7 dunks in total, with M. Richard (NSA) throwing down a powerful slam in the first quarter. K. Kozah (Chabeb El Batroun) connected from beyond the arc in the third quarter during a crucial stretch. A. Fairly was a force on the defensive end with 6 blocks.
Desmond Washington was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 34 points, 7 rebounds, 12 assists in 40 minutes of action. He shot 12-of-28 (43%) from the field, 3-of-8 (38%) from three-point range, 7-of-7 (100%) from the free-throw line. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. Anthony Fairley provided valuable support with 15 points, 4 rebounds, 5 steals, 3 blocks. Ruot Monyyong also chipped in with 12 points off the starting lineup.
Chabeb El Batroun also generated 32 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Chabeb El Batroun held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 54% compared to NSA's 39%. From beyond the arc, Chabeb El Batroun connected on 7-of-18 (38%) while NSA managed just 13-of-35 (37%).
Chabeb El Batroun owned the paint with 50 points inside to NSA's 24. Chabeb El Batroun was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 18 points and putting together a 13-0 scoring run.
The biggest momentum shift came when NSA put together a 16-0 run in the second quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond. Chabeb El Batroun answered with a 13-0 run of their own, keeping the contest competitive.
Down the stretch, Chabeb El Batroun came up clutch when it mattered most. A. Fairly nailed a key basket with 00:07 remaining to help seal the victory.
Despite the result, Emmanuel Omogbo showed his quality for NSA, contributing 19 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals. Richard Maykey added 33 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.