In a tightly contested game, Nitia Bettembourg edged out Racing Luxembourg B with a score of 62-59. This match, part of the M-U14 Division 5: Phase finale, saw both teams battling fiercely throughout the quarters. Racing Luxembourg B started strong, leading the first quarter 20-15. However, Nitia Bettembourg gradually closed the gap, outscoring their opponents in the subsequent quarters.
Ewen Man-Fei Leung was instrumental for Nitia Bettembourg, contributing 25 points and showcasing his scoring ability. His performance was complemented by Dinis Jorge Cruz Rica, who added 14 points to the team's total. Adrian Ion Zianveni also made significant contributions with 10 points. These players were crucial in maintaining Nitia Bettembourg's momentum, especially during the second half.
For Racing Luxembourg B, Henrik Alfred Piirsalu and Jules Hélie Payen Morolli were standout performers, scoring 14 and 10 points respectively. Despite their efforts, Racing Luxembourg B could not maintain their early lead. Piirsalu, however, fouled out, which impacted the team's defensive capabilities in the final quarter.
The game saw several lead changes, with Nitia Bettembourg taking control in the third quarter, outscoring Racing Luxembourg B 20-16. The final quarter was a defensive battle, with Nitia Bettembourg managing to hold onto their slim lead. This victory marked an important win for Nitia Bettembourg, who have now won their last two games, improving their classification to third place in the division.
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