In a tightly contested game in the M-U16 Division 1: Phase finale, Sparta Bertrange edged out T71 Dudelange with a final score of 83-79. The game took place at atert/terrain1 and was marked by fluctuating leads and intense competition. Sparta Bertrange, currently leading the division, showcased their resilience by overcoming an early deficit, as they trailed 13-21 after the first quarter. However, they bounced back in the second quarter, outscoring T71 24-12, thanks to the efforts of Jorge Leocadio Botelho, who contributed significantly with 30 points.
T71 Dudelange, ranked fourth in the division, fought hard throughout the game. Kevin Fernandes Vaz was instrumental for T71, scoring 34 points and keeping his team in contention. Despite their efforts, T71 could not capitalize on their early lead and fell short in the final moments of the game.
Sparta's Gaspard Thorel and Ari Marinosson also played pivotal roles, contributing 5 and 13 points, respectively. Notably, Aaron Torresani fouled out, which could have impacted Sparta's defensive strategy. T71's Tom Kloos added 19 points, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Sparta Bertrange's victory extends their winning streak to three games, solidifying their position at the top of the standings. Meanwhile, T71 will look to regroup after this narrow loss, having won two of their last three games.
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