No victory for Belgian Lions in their fourth game at l’EuroBasket has Katowice (Poland), faced with Israel. Despite a superb return at the end of the game, the Belgium finally bowed 89-92. THE Lions will play their last game in group D this Thursday (8:30 p.m.) against the host country, the Poland.
After a balanced start (8-12), the Belgian quickly suffered the law Israel And finished the first quarter with a delay of 15-23. Carried by Fever in the avia (nba, Portland Trail Blazers) et Roman (Euroleague, Maccabi Tel Aviv), les Israelis clearly dominated.
The second quarter did not allow the Belgium to revive. Despite two awarded shots from Niels Van den Eynde and an external realization of Andy Van Vliet, Israel took advantage of the Belgian defensive generosity to dig the gap: 36-51 at the break.
On the return from the locker room, the Israelis Rest masters of the game, notably thanks to the long distance shots of Khadeen Carrington (ex-Limburg United). After 30 minutes, the marquer displayed 54-71.
Under the impetus of Loïc Schwartz and a very complete Hans Vanwijn (14 points, 11 rebounds, 9 assists), supported by Ismael Bako and Siebe Ledegen, the Belgium found colors. From 61-74, the Lions returned to 72-79 thanks to the external shots of Ledegen. The gap was further reduced (83-89), but Israel retained the advantage to win 89-92. A spectacular rise in Belgian, But too late to overthrow the course of the match.
Israel-Belgium: 92-89
Quarts-temps : 23-15, 28-21, 20-18, 21-35
Belgium: Lecomte 15, Mwema 10, Vanwijn 14, Schwartz 14, Tumba 0, Bako 9, Van Vliet 3, Ledegen 12, Van den Eynde 8, Mennes 4, Guisse 0.
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