After a short winter break, the Enovos League returned last weekend with 3 games of game day 13 in the men’s league. This game day continued with 2 games during the week, both games ended in dramatic fashion with decisive late shots.
Musel Pikes – Mambra Mamer 84:86
– Mamer improves to 4:9, the Musel Pikes’ record falls to 3:10
– Jaylen Alexander Key made his debut for the Musel Pikes, he led the team with 27 points
– Mamer led 20:4 after a few minutes, the Musel Pikes stromed back and the hosts had a 1-point lead heading into the final quarter
– In a thrilling final sequence, Mamer came up with the steal and Domenick Sleva (28 points, 19 rebounds) made the decisive with 0.3 seconds remaining to give his team the lead. The Musel Pikes could not use the final inbound to get a shot attempt.
Racing Luxembourg – Kordall Steelers 107:105
– Both teams have a 4:9 record after this game
– Debut for Alex Pires as head coach of the Kordall Steelers
– Steve Lanners hit the decisive 3-pointer to give his team the 107:105 lead, Kordall missed a last chance to win the game (video)
– Antonio Bivins led his team with 37 points, the game was very entertaining with mutliple lead changes over the course of the game including the final minutes
The Alzette Derby between Amicale and Résidence will be played in 2 weeks.
January 21st:
20:00 Amicale Steinsel – Résidence Walfer
Last Sunday, 3 games of game day 13 were already played.
Arantia Larochette – AB Contern 120:87
– Arantia improves to 10:3, Contern remains last in the standings (1:12)
– Arantia jumped out to an 41:18 lead after the first quarter
– Kevon Godwin led Arantia with 25 points, Mykolas Maindron was back in action with Larochette
T71 Dudelange – Basket Esch 45:82
– Esch improves to 8:5 and wins the direct comparison, T71’s record drops to 7:6
– Dudelange played without professional players and without Nelly Stephens, the hosts already trailed 23:46 at the break
– Clancy Rugg (22 points) and Quinten Nelson (21) led Esch in this blowout victory
Etzella Ettelbruck – Sparta Bertrange 69:61
– Etzella ties with Sparta in the standings (11:2) and takes the lead because of the direct comparison that Etzella has won
– In a low scoring game, Nicholas Davis led the hosts with 25 points
– Sparta made 13 threes, but only 9 field goals from inside the arc and was 4-9 at the free throw line
