Arantia Larochette overpowered Basket Esch 95-74 in Esch/Ho1, breaking open a one-point game at halftime (41-42) with a decisive third quarter. Coach Karolis Abramavicius's side turned the contest with a barrage from deep: Kevon Lamar Godwin (Season PPG: 20.69, RPG: 3.38, AssPG: 3.94) knocked down three triples in the third, Michael Anthony Carter III (Season PPG: 22.75, RPG: 4.57, AssPG: 3.86) added two more, and Arantia closed the period up 69-56. The lead later stretched beyond 20, peaking at 21 in the final minute.
Arantia's perimeter was excellent 16/29 from three (55%). Free throws were good at 79% (11/14). Esch also shot excellent from three (12/24, 50%) and good at the line (12/16, 75%), but struggled inside (36% on twos to Arantia's 46%) and lost the turnover battle (16 to 11).
Godwin was MVP with 24 points (6/8 3PT). Carter III had 19, and Tyrell Sturdivant (2.04m, 30, USA) stretched the floor with five threes for 19. Among the locals, Edson Rafael De Sousa Silva (Season PPG: 11.64, RPG: 5.00) added 13 and Vic Heuschling 9. Notably, Arantia traveled with two professional players to Esch's one, an edge that often shapes this league.
For Esch, Quinten Nelson (Season PPG: 21.29, RPG: 5.57, AssPG: 2.93) kept them in touch early and produced five points in a row to steady Q2, finishing with 21. Dino Ceman delivered 19, while Clancy Rugg (Season PPG: 19.36, RPG: 9.29, AssPG: 1.29) posted 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Coach Franck Meriguet's time-outs in the second half couldn't halt Arantia's momentum.
The season series is split 1-1 after Esch's 77-74 win in October. In the table, Arantia climbs to 2nd (+1), Esch stays 4th. Arantia have won three straight; Esch's two-game run stops at home. Spectators: 180 (126 paying).
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