Sparta Bertrange overpowered Telstar Hesperange 148-49 in the M-Loterie Nationale Cup (1/16 finales) at holleschb2/central. After an up-tempo opening, Sparta seized control and closed the first quarter 49-28. The second period decided it: Sparta strung together an 18-0 run early in the quarter, fueled by Tom Germeaux (SPA) hitting from deep and Philippe Arendt (SPA) piling up mid-range finishes, to win the frame 36-8 and lead 85-36 at halftime. The third quarter brought another burst: a 15-0 Sparta run, with Victor Stein (28, 1.90m) and Colin Braun (SPA) puncturing the defense, pushed the gap beyond 60. The lead peaked at 101 (47-148) before Telstar's final basket.
Balance was Sparta's hallmark: eight players reached double figures and 11 scored. Yannick Verbeelen (SPA) led with 21 (three triples), Gregory Lydell Mays (32, 2.05m, USA) added 19 on nine made two-pointers, Max Logelin (SPA) 18, Stein 17, Germeaux 16 (four threes), Braun 15, Arendt 13 and Lennart Holsten (SPA) 11. As a team, Sparta converted a remarkable 54 two-pointers and 11 threes, plus 7 free throws. Coach Karl Abou Khalil rotated broadly without drop-off; bench scorers kept the pace and pressure constant.
Telstar's bright spots were Jordan Kaboth (TEL) with 7, Max Klepper (TEL) 6, and two timely threes from Arturo Pablo Gosalbez Seva (33, ESP) for 6. Jamie Kappler (TEL) had 4, Raffaele Santi (TEL) 3, Lo c Wohl (TEL) 2, Lorenzo Ferrari (TEL) 1. Telstar coach Pit Meintz received a bench technical in the third quarter during Sparta's decisive surge.
Game flow notes:
- Q2: Sparta's 18-0 run swung the margin out of reach.
- Q3: A 15-0 burst extended the dominance.
- Highest lead: 101 points at 47-148.
Sparta move on to the next round of the cup.
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