In a closely contested M-Division 4 game, Telstar Hesperange E (TELE) emerged victorious over T71 Dudelange C (T71C) with a final score of 66-61. The game, held at grimler/terrain2, saw TELE secure their fourth position in the division, gaining one spot in the rankings.
The game began with TELE taking an early lead, finishing the first quarter 20-10. T71C struggled to close the gap, with the second quarter ending 13-13, maintaining TELE's 10-point advantage. In the third quarter, TELE extended their lead to 18-15, but T71C mounted a comeback in the final quarter, outscoring TELE 23-15. Despite their efforts, T71C fell short by five points.
Key players for T71C included Lenn Dondelinger, who scored 22 points, and Karim Chakir, who added 27 points. Both players demonstrated resilience, with Chakir contributing significantly in the second half. Ruben Melanda, a JICL player, fouled out, impacting T71C's defensive efforts.
For TELE, Alec Paul Jacq Goedert led the charge with 24 points, supported by David Parisi's 12 points. Goedert's consistent scoring throughout the game was crucial for TELE's victory. TELE's recent performance has been strong, with two consecutive wins, indicating a positive momentum shift after a series of losses.
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