Arantia Larochette C, now 1st after a gain of three places, took a 67-59 road win over Telstar Hesperange C, which moved up to 5th despite the loss. It was Arantia's second win in two games.
Telstar opened the game well and led 14-5, with Vilius Adomenas (36, LTU) and Svajunas Piepolis (48, LTU) setting the tone. The decisive swing came from the end of the first quarter into the second: Arantia produced a 21-0 run to turn 5-14 into 26-14. Rui Nunes Jordao (40, PRT) gave the visitors momentum from long range, while Alvis Kasteckas (43, LTU) and Luca Valerius (17) added steady scoring closer to the basket. Arantia reached halftime in control, 34-20.
The visitors then pushed the gap to 41-22 early in the third quarter, their highest lead at 19. Telstar answered with better rhythm from Piepolis and Adomenas, cutting the deficit to 53-40 after three periods. In the last quarter, the home side kept pressing and reduced the margin to 57-66, then 59-66, but Arantia still had enough control to protect the lead.
Nunes Jordao finished with 24 points, including 4 made three-pointers and 8 made free throws. Kasteckas added 17, and Valerius also scored 17. For Telstar, Piepolis had 20 points with 4 triples, Adomenas scored 19, and Mindaugas Sulskis (42, LTU) added 10.
Foul trouble also weighed on the home team late, as captain Arnas Damosevicius (43, LTU) and Mindaugas Pakstys (44, LTU) both fouled out while coach Irmantas Jarosas' side was trying to close the gap.
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