In the M-Division 4 Championship round, North Fox B secured a decisive victory over T71 Dudelange C with a final score of 75-55. The game, held at Grimler/Terrain1, saw North Fox B dominate the fourth quarter, outscoring T71 Dudelange C 25-3, which proved to be the turning point in the match.
The first three quarters were competitive, with T71 Dudelange C holding a slight edge in the first quarter, leading 12-11. However, North Fox B gradually gained momentum, closing the gap and taking a narrow lead by the end of the second quarter, 27-26. The third quarter saw both teams exchanging leads, but North Fox B managed to maintain a slim advantage, ending the quarter ahead by 49-52.
Key players for North Fox B included Michael Rocha Madureira, who scored a game-high 26 points, and Raphael Johan Nkoa, who added 24 points. Both players were instrumental in their team's offensive surge, particularly in the final quarter. Alexis Sia Vanhems also contributed significantly with 17 points.
For T71 Dudelange C, Karim Chakir was the standout performer, scoring 30 points. Luc Reuter added 14 points, but it was not enough to counter the strong finish by North Fox B. Ruben Melanda fouled out, which impacted T71 Dudelange C's defensive efforts in the crucial moments of the game.
This victory allowed North Fox B to improve their ranking, moving up two positions to 7th place, while T71 Dudelange C remains in 8th place. North Fox B's win marks a positive turn after a series of losses, whereas T71 Dudelange C continues to struggle, having lost their last three games.
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