Résidence Walferdange controlled AB Contern 99-86 in a game that tightened through three quarters before the hosts pulled away late. After a balanced start (29-24), Contern's perimeter answers kept them in touch and it was 54-48 at half. The third stanza remained a grind (76-68), with Tom Schomer committing three quick fouls but staying on court. The key break came to open the fourth: Bailey-Slajchert-Bailey strung a 6-0 burst to 82-68, and Résidence later stretched the highest lead to +17 (92-75).
Shooting told a clear story. Résidence hit a good 66% on twos and 76% at the line but just 33% from three. Contern fired an excellent 50% from three and a good 75% on free throws, yet only 49% inside the arc. The turnover gap was decisive: Résidence 7 vs Contern 16 (Résidence 9 steals to 3), repeatedly turning stops into points for Rainer Kloss' team.
John Clark Slajchert (Season PPG: 26.0, RPG: 5.0, AssPG: 2.0) led with 34 points (2/4 3P), repeatedly answering Contern runs and puncturing close-outs off the dribble. Brendan T Bailey (Season PPG: 23.3, RPG: 9.2, AssPG: 0.6) added 27 and a double-double (10 rebounds), plus 8/10 FT. Support came from Filip Vranjes (2.03m, HRV) with 14, and Schomer contributed 10 despite foul trouble and late free throws.
For Anthony Franck Tomba's side, Joshua Armani Ferguson (Season PPG: 19.4, RPG: 11.6, AssPG: 2.1) poured in 31, including 4/5 from deep during a second-quarter flurry. Christopher Paul Barton Jr (Season PPG: 16.7, RPG: 10.0, AssPG: 3.3) posted a 21-point, 13-rebound double-double, while Lazar Lukic and Christophe Mertzig chipped in.
Standings context: Résidence jump to 4th (4-4, +4 places). Contern remain 12th at 0-8, still searching for a first win despite excellent outside shooting.
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