BBC Käldall controlled BBC Dikrich 78-64 in Diekirch, reversing October's loss (67-71) and consolidating 3rd place (6-5) while Dikrich remain 7th (4-7). The hosts edged a cagey first quarter 16-13, closing it on a 7-1 burst capped by a Steven Mersch triple. At halftime it was 36-32, with Dikrich's Ewan Da Silva Jose (DIE) keeping his side in touch.
The game broke open after the break. Captain Steven Mersch (Season PPG: 24.6) triggered a decisive third-quarter surge with back-to-back threes, and Käldall stretched the lead to double digits (55-43). In the fourth, Noé Schneider (KAY) answered a Dikrich push with a timely three for 70-55, and Florian Briwa (Season PPG: 17.67) then sealed it, scoring eight consecutive points from 70-60 to 78-60. The largest gap reached 18.
Käldall's leaders were Mersch (24), Briwa (20) and Ralph Anthony Lana (Season PPG: 21.56) with 19. Christian Michael Holman (33, USA) added a key third-quarter three. Under coach Didier Frédéric Chomel, Käldall have now won five straight.
For Dikrich, Da Silva Jose topped all scorers with 22, stringing together frequent free throws in the fourth. Amar Sijaric (Season PPG: 13.75) and Kevin John Gillen added threes, and Justin Tram (19, BEL) hit from deep late. Coach Endrit Shala's side suffered a blow when Edson Monteiro Neves (Season PPG: 14.5) fouled out in the last quarter after earlier picking up quick fouls in Q2, limiting their offensive options. Yann Canhete Martins (DIE) had an active start.
Game evolution highlights:
- Käldall close Q1 on 7-1.
- Third-quarter perimeter burst (Mersch, Holman) builds the cushion.
- Briwa scores 8 in a row late to finish it.
Dikrich are on a three-game slide; Käldall keep their momentum in the qualification round.
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