Sparta Bertrange edged Résidence Walferdange 100-94 at Atert, turning a late deficit into a composed finish in a game that swung repeatedly. After a tight first quarter (26-25), Résidence used Brendan Bailey's early accuracy from deep (three triples in Q1) and steady midrange work by Oliver Vujakovic to lead 55-52 at halftime and 79-75 after three.
The fourth quarter belonged to Sparta. Max Logelin (Season PPG: 17.14, RPG: 6.09, AssPG: 1.82) tied it with a three at 81-81, then Jarvis Williams (Season PPG: 28.43, RPG: 6.36, AssPG: 2.73) and Victor Chidi Iwuakor (Season PPG: 19.60, RPG: 10.38, AssPG: 1.88) pushed Sparta ahead. A pivotal sequence came when Tom Schomer committed a personal foul and an immediate U2; Williams hit the ensuing free throws and Sparta built an eight-point cushion at 91-83. In the final minute, Vujakovic was disqualified (D2) and coach Rainer Kloss received a bench technical (B1); Williams calmly added three free throws in a row to seal it. Sparta has now won seven straight.
Imports led both attacks. Williams delivered 28 points with a perfect 10/10 at the line, while Iwuakor added 20. Logelin was immense with 30 points, 14 rebounds and 4/7 from three. For Résidence, John Clark Slajchert (N-JICL-P, 25, 1.82m, USA) earned MVP with 32 points on an ultra-efficient 8/8 FT and 12/14 inside the arc, and Bailey scored 29 (5/7 from three). Vujakovic contributed 22 before his late exit.
Team numbers underline the themes: Résidence shot at an excellent clip (FT 90%, 3P 50%, 2P 60%), while Sparta leaned on volume and control (FT 27/35, good; 2P 59%, good), a 7-turnover advantage (8 vs 15), and a narrow rebounding edge (30-28). Coach Karl Abou Khalil's side created the decisive 6-0 burst from 85-83 to 91-83 and managed the closing possessions better in a close finish before 250 spectators.
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