In the second game of the M-Enovos League Finals, Etzella Ettelbruck secured a narrow victory over T71 Dudelange with a final score of 92-86. The game, held at Grimler/Central, saw Etzella Ettelbruck extend their winning streak, having won their last three encounters against T71 this season.
Etzella's performance was marked by a strong fourth quarter, where they outscored T71 30-20, overturning a slight deficit from the third quarter. Jimmie Lee Taylor III was instrumental for Etzella, contributing 30 points, including crucial free throws in the closing moments. Quatarrius Deaundrey Wilson, standing at 2.00 meters, also made a significant impact with 20 points and was named the game's MVP.
For T71, Temple Durpee Gibbs Jr. led the scoring with 22 points, showcasing his ability to convert from beyond the arc. Edward Colbert III, a key player for T71, added 19 points, demonstrating his versatility on the court. However, T71 struggled with foul trouble, as Denell Devonn Stephens and Gibbs Jr. fouled out, impacting their defensive capabilities in the final minutes.
The game saw several lead changes, with Etzella's highest lead reaching six points. T71 had a brief scoring run in the third quarter, but Etzella's resilience and strategic plays, guided by coach Gavin Alexandre Love, proved decisive. The victory gives Etzella a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series, putting them one win away from clinching the championship.
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