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Ligue Ethias BLB - Belgium
Belgian League, Regular Season, Game 14: January 3, 2009
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 Dexia Mons-Hainaut downed Generali Okapi Aalstar 73-79 in the top game of weekend in Belgium to improve its league-leading record to 11-2. Defending champion Spirou Basket Charleroi follows at 10-2, while Okapi fell to 9-3. Kelvin Torbert led four scorers in double digits with 21 points and 7 rebounds for Mons. For Okapi, Matt Lojeski and Mo Charlo netted 18 points apiece and Damian Cantrell was a beast inside with 20 rebounds, but the hosts hit only 3 of their 21 shots from behind the arc, compared to Mons' 9 for 24. Spirou trailed 28-35 at the halftime and 45-49 with 10 minutes to go, but smashed Optima Gent 31-13 in the final quarter for a 76-62 win. Wes Wilkinson and Jerry Johnson led the champs with 18 points each and Len Matela added 14 points to go with 9 rebounds. Brandon Freeman paced the visitors with 22 points. In other games, Belgacom Liege Basket topped Spotter Leuven 84-67 behind 20 points and 7 steals from Christopher Hill, while Voo Verviers-Pepinster edged Antwerp Diamond Giants 95-93 thanks to 31 points from Adrian Banks. MORE |
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LAST GAME GAME 14
January 3, 2009 |
| Day |
Match |
Result |
| Jan. 3 |
Spirou Basket vs. Optima Gent |
76-62 |
| Jan. 3 |
Generali Okapi vs. Dexia Mons |
73-79 |
| Jan. 3 |
Belgacom Liège vs. Spotter |
84-67 |
| Jan. 3 |
Pepinster vs. Antwerp Giants |
95-93 |
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Base Oostende (free) |
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NEXT GAME GAME 15
January 10, 2009 |
| Day |
Match |
| Jan. 10 |
Dexia Mons vs.Spirou Basket |
| Jan. 10 |
Antwerp Giants vs. Generali |
| Jan. 10 |
Base Oostende vs. Belgacom |
| Jan. 10 |
Pepinster vs. Spotter Leuven |
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Optima Gent (free) |
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STANDINGS |
TG |
W |
L |
P+ |
P- |
| 1 |
Dexia Mons-Hainaut |
13 |
11 |
2 |
1087 |
966 |
| 2 |
Spirou Basket Charleroi |
12 |
10 |
2 |
906 |
783 |
| 3 |
Generali Okapi Aalstar |
12 |
9 |
3 |
976 |
908 |
| 4 |
Antwerp Diamond Giants |
13 |
7 |
6 |
991 |
1008 |
| 5 |
Belgacom Liege Basket |
12 |
5 |
7 |
943 |
853 |
| 6 |
Spotter Leuven |
12 |
4 |
8 |
872 |
896 |
| 7 |
Base BC Oostende |
12 |
4 |
8 |
887 |
934 |
| 8 |
VOO Verviers-Pepinster |
13 |
3 |
10 |
931 |
1133 |
| 9 |
Optima Gent |
13 |
3 |
10 |
912 |
1024 |
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| The Belgian League returns as competitive as ever, with Spirou Charleroi ready to defend the title. Spirou was the first team in Europe to complete its roster for the 2008-09 season, featuring Jure Lalic, Andre Riddick, Dwayne Broyles, Len Matela, Mladen Sekularac or Justin Hamilton. Despite its deep roster, Spirou will not have it easy, as Base Oostende has also put together an outstanding team ready to become a title contender. Rashid Atkins, Jimmy Baxter, Mike Bauer, Matt Haryasz and Slobodan Ljubotina are Oostende's main additions for the upcoming 2008-09 season. Dexia Mons-Hainaut features Adam Hall, Travis Conlan, Caleb Green, Nate Reinking or Kelvin Tolbert, as coach Chris Finch will try to lead his team to battle for the title. Liege Basket moved well in the off-season market to land Will Thomas, Chris Hill and Jerald Fields. With the right chemistry, Liege could be a surprise team this season. Antwerp Diamond Giants, with Brandon Gay, Yves Dupont or Brian Lynch, and Voo Verviers-Pepinster, with Duane Erwin and Adrian Banks, could also fight for a semifinals spot. |
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