In the M-U16 Division 5: Phase finale game between Racing Luxembourg B (RACB) and Nitia Bettembourg (NIT), Nitia Bettembourg secured a decisive victory with a score of 70-47. The game, held at tramsschap/central, saw Nitia Bettembourg dominate early, establishing a strong lead with a 16-5 first quarter. They maintained their momentum into the second quarter, outscoring RACB 21-12, leading to a halftime score of 37-17.
Nitia Bettembourg's offensive efforts were led by Ilyes Ikherrazén, who scored 20 points, and Liam Raas, who contributed 15 points. Yandel Miguel Garcia Rodriguez also made a significant impact with 13 points. On the RACB side, Shining Li was the standout player, scoring 12 points, while Paul Bruno Egret added 7 points to the team's total.
The third quarter saw Nitia Bettembourg extend their lead further with a 21-7 run, effectively putting the game out of reach for Racing Luxembourg B. Despite a strong fourth quarter effort from RACB, where they outscored Nitia Bettembourg 23-12, the deficit was too large to overcome.
Liam Raas, a 15-year-old player, was fouled out in the third quarter, but his early contributions helped secure the win for Nitia Bettembourg. The team showed resilience and consistency, marking their third consecutive victory in the phase finale, which improved their ranking to second place. Racing Luxembourg B, despite the loss, gained two positions in the classification, now sitting at fourth place. The game highlighted Nitia Bettembourg's ability to capitalize on early leads and maintain pressure throughout the match.
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