ZZ Leiden

Sam Huurman carried ZZ Leiden past Partena Professional Okapi Aalst with a sharp all-around display, finishing on 16 points, 4 assists and 2 steals across 26 minutes in the 92–77 home win. The margin tells the story: a 15-point comfort in a BNXT League regular season game where Leiden's offensive efficiency and ball movement made the difference. Huurman's shooting was clean — 6 of 10 from the field, including 2 of 3 from three — and he moved the offence without forcing it, turning the ball over just once. On a night when Leiden could have let a comfortable lead slip, his steadiness in the backcourt kept Aalst at arm's length. The assist-to-turnover ratio and the ball security speak to a player who understood what the game required. This was not a one-man show — Leiden's depth got them there — but Huurman's ability to score and distribute without waste was the thread that held the home side together. Aalst, to their credit, competed in stretches, but could not find an answer to Leiden's rhythm.

ZZ Leiden halted Partena Professional Okapi Aalst's unbeaten start with a 92-77 win, moving to 2-1 in the regular season. The two sides traded control early—19 lead changes and 10 ties through the first half—but Leiden's third quarter proved decisive. They outscored their visitors 24-16 in that frame to open up a 66-57 lead heading into the fourth, and though Aalst stormed back with an 11-0 run midway through the final quarter to pull within 79-74, Leiden had the answers. A 16-point lead early in the fourth (77-61 with 7:01 remaining) gave them enough cushion to close out 92-77. Anias Futrell led Leiden with 21 PTS on 7/14 shooting (4/9 from three) to go with 7 REB and 3 AST. Sam Huurman added 16 PTS on an efficient 6/10 (2/3 three), while Nik Graves chipped in 16 PTS and 5 AST. For Aalst, Malik Thomas scored 19 PTS on 6/11 with 4/6 accuracy from range, but the supporting cast couldn't generate enough offense to sustain the comeback. Alexandre Libert and Grant Anticevich combined for 24 PTS and 6 AST, yet it wasn't quite enough. Aalst slips to 2-1 after back-to-back wins to start the campaign. Leiden travel to AB InBev Leuven Bears this Saturday; Aalst host Donar Groningen on Sunday.

Malik Thomas has been running hot for Partena Professional Okapi Aalst — 25.3 points per game in recent weeks, a TIB Efficiency rating of 70.7 that stands well clear of the field. Touko Tainamo carries ZZ Leiden's offensive load at 9 points per game, rating 30 on our efficiency scale: a gap that tells the story of two sides operating at different temperatures right now. Thomas is the one to contain. If Leiden can stay within arm's reach defensively and get production from Tainamo beyond his current volume, there's a match to be played. If Okapi's lead scorer picks up where he's left off, this one slides away fast. The BNXT League tip-off is in three hours. Tune in and see which way it goes.

Tucker Richardson carried Brussels Basketball to a commanding 77–61 road victory over ZZ Leiden, finishing with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists in 25 minutes. The Brussels guard shot cleanly from the floor (7/10 FG) and added 3 steals, keeping his turnovers to a single miscue in a near-flawless performance. The 16-point margin tells the story of a game that got away from Leiden early. Richardson's efficiency—both in shot selection and ball security—anchored Brussels's control throughout, and his activity on the perimeter forced turnovers that fueled transition opportunities. On a night when Brussels's spacing and pace worked to their advantage, Richardson was the most visible conductor. Brussels next host Antwerp Giants.

Brussels Basketball coasted past ZZ Leiden from start to finish, a 77–61 win that never left much doubt. The visitors led 23–16 after one, stretched it to 39–36 at halftime, then put the game away with a devastating third quarter. That third-quarter dominance was the story. Brussels ripped off a 17-0 run midway through the period, turning a tight game into a runaway. By the end of three, they led 64–48 — a 16-point cushion they would only expand. Late in the fourth, with 1:41 left, Brussels' lead peaked at 23 points. ZZ Leiden never found rhythm offensively. Anias Futrell led them with 13 points on 4-of-11 shooting, while Nik Graves added 12. Jonathan Beagle chipped in 8 but couldn't spark a meaningful rally. For Brussels, the night belonged to their role players. Tucker Richardson delivered 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists on 7-of-10 shooting. Patrick Tape was flawless inside, scoring 15 on a perfect 6-for-6 from the field. Louis Hazard rounded out the scoring with 14 points off the bench. Brussels Basketball host Coretec Oostende on Friday 16 October. ZZ Leiden travel to face Partena Professional Okapi Aalst on Saturday 17 October.

Eric Boone is running the show for Brussels Basketball in recent weeks, averaging 17 points and 4 assists with a 77 TIB efficiency rating — a margin that tells you everything about who holds the edge in this matchup. Jamie Bergens keeps ZZ Leiden competitive (61 TIB EFF, 15 PPG, 2 APG), but the gap between them is real and widening. This is less a duel than a test: can Leiden's most consistent scorer find rhythm against a Brussels side clicking on both ends? Boone's assist rate suggests Brussels is moving the ball with intention and spacing threat. Bergens will need support — one man cannot carry a BNXT League game against a team playing this cleanly. Tip-off in three hours. ZZ Leiden vs Brussels Basketball.

ZZ Leiden and Brussels Basketball tip off tonight in the BNXT League with two of the league's most consistent scorers leading the charge. Nik Graves has been ZZ Leiden's offensive engine at 19 PPG this season, while Eric Boone carries Brussels Basketball's scoring load at 17 PPG — both will have to execute cleanly against the opposing defense if their teams want to control the pace. The matchup hinges on execution in the mid-range and beyond the arc; whichever side can limit turnovers and force the other into difficult shots will likely have the edge down the stretch. Both clubs know the standings don't forgive sloppy basketball, and tonight's intensity will reflect that. Tip-off is in roughly six hours. Catch it live.

First game for Rotterdam City Basketball: Isaiah Gaines against ZZ Leiden — 10 PTS · 8 REB · 1 AST in 31 minutes. Last appearance for SE Louisiana was 2026-03-03. https://www.thisisbasketball.eu/players/fiba-tdleagues-player-gaines-isaiah

Jamie Bergens picked apart Rotterdam City Basketball's defence with his feet more than his jumper, finishing with 15 points on a mixed 4-for-9 shooting night but an immaculate 6-for-6 from the line to lift ZZ Leiden to a 76–71 road win. The 28-minute display carried quiet efficiency: two steals, two assists, a turnover-free night and just one foul. His free-throw shooting — the cleanest part of his game — proved decisive in a five-point margin decided on the visitors' ability to take care of the ball and stay composed late. ZZ Leiden's next outing comes soon in the regular season grind.

Rotterdam City Basketball had an 11-point lead in the second quarter and couldn't hold it. ZZ Leiden clawed back with an 8-0 run midway through that same period, trimming what had been 25–14 to 25–22, and never let go of the thread. The visitors led 38–32 at halftime, then extended their advantage to 59–50 after three quarters. But the fourth quarter belonged entirely to ZZ Leiden. They outscored Rotterdam 26–12 in the final period, a run that proved decisive in a five-point finish. Marcus Tomashek led Rotterdam with 19 points on 5-of-16 shooting, including 3-of-7 from three, while Leon Williams was efficient off the bench: 11 points on 3-of-4 overall and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line. Thomas Tumba added 12 points and 5 rebounds, but those performances weren't enough to weather Leiden's late surge. Nik Graves finished with 19 points and 5 rebounds for ZZ Leiden, though he struggled from the floor (4-of-13) and from three (0-of-5), making up ground at the free-throw line (11-of-16). Jamie Bergens chipped in 15 points on solid efficiency, and Anias Futrell hauled in 8 rebounds in a reserve role. Rotterdam hosts Heroes Den Bosch on Friday; ZZ Leiden welcome Brussels Basketball on Saturday.