Limburg edged Résidence Walferdange 107-97 after overtime, completing a late comeback in a game that swung dramatically. Résidence burst out 27-16 in the first quarter, fueled by a 13-0 run from 3-7 to 16-7 as John Clark Slajchert (34, USA) drilled back-to-back threes and Brendan T Bailey (32, USA) joined the barrage. Despite a Limburg response in Q2, Résidence still led 80-69 after three, with Filip Vranjes (18) steady inside.
The finish flipped. At 96-87 in the 39th minute, Limburg closed regulation on a 9-0 run: Kjell De Graaf hit a free throw, an unsportsmanlike foul on Slajchert gave Kara Sene two more, then Sene's layup and two baskets by Renars Vogelaar tied it 96-96. In overtime, Radenko Varagic's team struck first and never looked back: De Graaf opened with a three, Ryan Muhr scored on consecutive trips, Sene added another basket and Roel Van Overbeek capped an 11-0 surge before a late Résidence free throw.
Top performers Résidence: Slajchert (34), Bailey (32) and Vranjes (18). Limburg: Sene (29), De Graaf (23) and Muhr (16). Bailey, a key scorer, fouled out late after two quick personals in the fourth, a pivotal blow as Dragan Stipanovic's side tried to withstand the rally. Limburg were the winners in a close game decided in extra time.
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