Sparta Bertrange B edged Musel Pikes 68-76 in Stadtbredimus after a tight three-quarter battle that broke open late. The first period set the tone (17-16), and Sparta carried a slim 35-38 lead into halftime. Musel briefly flipped it early in the third (39-38) and stayed in touch to 50-52 at the break before the decisive swing arrived.
The fourth quarter was the separator. After Musel tied at 52-52, Sparta strung together a 6-0 burst to 52-58. Musel replied 4-0 (56-58), but Sparta answered with the key 8-0 run to 56-66 and later stretched the margin to a game-high +13 at 59-72. Coach Hichem El Basri used two time-outs in the last period to halt momentum, yet Sparta controlled the final minutes. Coach Tine Nagy's side closed with composure and collected its second straight win.
Sparta's attack was carried by Oskar Nagy (22; 12 years, SVN), Liam Ammermann (18; Season PPG: 10.89) and William Vasdo-Jensen (13; 13 years, DNK). Notably, Sparta made 35 two-pointers to Musel's 29, a decisive gap in a game without a single three-point make from either team. From the line, Musel converted more (10) than Sparta (6), but the visitors' volume inside the arc told.
For Musel, Lex Flies (23; Season PPG: 14.25) kept the hosts afloat throughout, while captain Adam Hammed (13; Season PPG: 7.67) added key third- and fourth-quarter baskets. Rody Minutella chipped in 7 but picked up two quick fouls late in the fourth to finish on four. Cédric Meyers (Season PPG: 11.00) had 7, and Tun Fixemer Faramelli added 6.
In the standings, Sparta Bertrange B climbs to 2nd (+1) at 3-1, while Musel Pikes slips to 3rd (-1) at 2-2.
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