CGDIS Luxembourg overturned a halftime deficit to beat BNP Parisbas 64-53 at lux gare in Bascol Division 3. BNP started better, closing the first quarter on an 8-0 run to lead 15-13, then finished the half with a 5-0 burst to go up 28-22.
The game flipped immediately after the break: CGDIS opened the third quarter with an 8-0 run to tie and take the lead, winning the period 19-10. Early in that stretch, SCHUMACHER Jo (CGD) hit back-to-back baskets and SAUBER Jim (CGD) added another to change the rhythm. From 46-48 early in the fourth, CGDIS found separation with a SAUBER three for 46-51 and never trailed again.
The fourth quarter was decided at the stripe. Captain K J (CGD) drained 10 free throws in the period, including the last four points of the game, and finished with 20 points (12 free throws, two threes, one two). CGDIS outscored BNP 19-6 from the line overall. SAUBER Jim (CGD) added 18 points, and SCHUMACHER Jo (CGD) had 12, all inside. Coach M'PUTU Michael's group repeatedly drew contact and controlled the closing minutes.
For BNP, TCHANTIO KOMBIWO Samuel Mathurin (BNP) led with 13, including a key three that cut it to 46-48, while CHEIKHROUHOU Mohamed (BNP) scored 11. ZARRAA Mohamed (BNP) and EKAMBY Yves Antoine (BNP) each had 6 after strong first-half stretches. Coach Armel Milongo's team led by six at the break, but CGDIS' 42-25 second half and late free throws set the final margin, which at +11 was the game's largest.
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