In the third game of the M-Enovos League 1/2 finales, T71 Dudelange edged out Amicale Steesel with a narrow 82-77 victory in Steinsel. The game was closely contested, with both teams exchanging leads throughout the quarters. T71 Dudelange's Edward Colbert III was instrumental, scoring 43 points, making him the standout player of the match. His performance was complemented by Temple Durpee Gibbs Jr., who added 9 points. Amicale's Scott Morton, a 37-year-old guard/forward, led his team with 26 points, while Bob Melcher contributed 15 points.
The game began with T71 taking a slight lead in the first quarter, 18-16. Amicale responded in the second quarter, outscoring T71 by a single point to lead 38-37 at halftime. The third quarter saw T71 regain control, thanks in part to Colbert's scoring spree, ending the quarter ahead 58-54. In the final quarter, T71 managed to maintain their lead despite Amicale's efforts to close the gap.
Amicale's Alex Laurent, standing at 1.98 meters, scored 14 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome T71's balanced attack. Notably, both teams had players in foul trouble, with Amicale's Scott Morton and Bob Melcher fouling out, impacting their ability to mount a comeback. T71's victory marks their second consecutive win against Amicale in this playoff series, putting them in the final of the Enovos League. With this win, T71 Dudelange is on a roll, having won their last two games in a row.
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