Central Vs NSA : Central left no room for doubt.

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From the opening tip to the final buzzer, Central Club delivered one of their most complete performances of the season, cruising past NSA with a dominant 109–79 victory in the Lebanese Basketball League.

The tone was set early. Central came out aggressive on both ends, moving the ball well, pushing the pace, and punishing every defensive mistake. A 33–15 first quarter immediately put NSA on the back foot, and although NSA tried to respond in the second quarter, Central never lost control of the game.

At the heart of the performance was Anyeuri Castillo, who was simply outstanding. He finished with 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists in just 30 minutes, flirting with a triple-double while posting an impressive 40 efficiency rating. Castillo dictated the rhythm, scored at all three levels, and consistently created open looks for his teammates.

image of Anyeuri Castillo: proballers


He had plenty of support.

Lucas Saleh delivered a strong double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds, providing physicality inside and reliable finishing. Jihad El Khatib added 18 points and brought energy on both ends, while Donte  Mcgill orchestrated the offense beautifully with 9 assists to go along with 11 points and 8 rebounds. Mathew Khoury made the most of his limited minutes, scoring 11 points in just 10 minutes off the bench.

image of Lucas Saleh : proballers


Central’s numbers tell the story of a team locked in offensively. They shot an excellent 66.7% from the field, including 60% from three-point range, and dished out 28 assists on 40 made baskets. The ball movement was sharp, the spacing was clean, and the execution was clinical.

NSA, on the other hand, struggled to find any offensive rhythm. They shot under 35% from the field and just 23% from beyond the arc, making it nearly impossible to keep pace.

P. Rakicevic was the bright spot for NSA, leading his team with 19 points and 7 rebounds. R. Maykey followed with 15 points, while K. Mechref and C. Soueid added 7 points each. But as a group, NSA simply could not match Central’s intensity, depth, or efficiency.

Quarter by quarter, Central kept applying pressure.

They won the first quarter by 18, extended the lead by halftime, and then delivered a decisive third quarter that removed any remaining doubt. The fourth quarter became more about managing the lead and rotating players, with Central comfortably seeing out the game.

This win further strengthens Central’s position in the standings and sends another message to the league: this team is finding its rhythm at the right time.

For NSA, it was a tough night, one that highlights the gap they still need to close to compete with the league’s top sides.

One team looked ready for bigger challenges.

The other left searching for answers.

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