Rotterdam City Basketball

Aubin Gateretse made the most of his 29 minutes on the floor: 17 points, 9 rebounds, 8-for-11 shooting and clean efficiency. He was largely unstoppable in the paint, asking little of the free-throw line and forcing no turnovers to spoil the afternoon. Hubo Limburg United held off Rotterdam City Basketball 87–80 at home, a seven-point margin that reflected the tightness of the contest more than a blowout. Gateretse's rebounding work and interior presence were central to that result — on a night when both sides looked to grind, his output in the mid-range and at the rim kept the home side ahead. Next up for Hubo Limburg United: a road test awaits.

Hubo Limburg United held on to beat Rotterdam City Basketball 87–80, a hard-fought win that extended the hosts' early-season revival in the BNXT League regular season. Limburg built their platform early, winning the first quarter 25–17, then reeled off a 10-0 run midway through the second to open a commanding lead. By half-time, they led 47–37. The margin ballooned to 15 points early in the third quarter at 52–37 with 7:27 remaining in that frame, but Rotterdam clawed back hard. They outscored Limburg 28–21 in the third to pull within three heading into the fourth, then stayed within striking distance all the way to the final buzzer. Limburg sealed it 87–80, surviving a one-possession game in the closing two minutes. Vincent Shahid paced Limburg with 18 points on 9-of-9 free throws and six assists, while Aubin Gateretse added 17 on efficient 8-of-11 shooting with nine rebounds. Alonso Meana led Rotterdam with 17 points and five assists; Thomas Tumba contributed 16 and nine boards. The defeat leaves Rotterdam still winless at 0–3, their third straight loss. Limburg improve to 2–1. Limburg visit House of Talents Spurs Kortrijk on Friday 23 October. Rotterdam host CityX Mons on Sunday 25 October.

Julius Mims has been the engine for Hubo Limburg United's offense in recent weeks — 16 points per game on a 76.3 TIB Efficiency rating that sits well clear of the BNXT League pack. Tonight he faces a Rotterdam City Basketball defense anchored by Isaiah Gaines, who rates at 37 TIB Efficiency and has averaged 12 points and 1 assist in current form. The gap between those two ratings tells the story of the matchup. Mims is operating at a different level right now, and Rotterdam will need Gaines to impose himself early if they're to keep Limburg from dictating the tempo down low. Tip-off is in about three hours. Watch it live.

JJ Harper turned in a clean outing for Heroes Den Bosch on 17 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists in 31 minutes, shooting 5-for-8 from the floor and a perfect 6-for-6 from the free-throw line — the kind of efficient night that underlined his team's 29-point home win over Rotterdam City Basketball. The margin tells most of the story. Heroes Den Bosch controlled the game from the outset and never let Rotterdam back in, a performance that required steady, mistake-free basketball rather than heroics. Harper's 0 turnovers in half an hour spoke to that rhythm: he moved the ball, took what was available, and didn't force anything. Next up for Heroes Den Bosch is a road test; Rotterdam will look to shake off a difficult afternoon when they get another chance.

Heroes Den Bosch dismantled Rotterdam City Basketball 79–50 in a wire-to-wire rout that left no doubt about the gap between the two sides. Den Bosch seized control from the opening minute and never relinquished it. A 10-point cushion after the first quarter ballooned to 12–0 in the second, pushing the lead to 33–21 at half-time. The visitors trailed by 14 entering the fourth quarter and had no answer there—Den Bosch outscored Rotterdam 28–13 in the final frame, reaching a 31-point advantage with 01:08 remaining to close out a comprehensive win. JJ Harper led the charge with 17 points on efficient 5/8 shooting, including 6-of-6 from the free-throw line. Maik Bouwer delivered a double-double, 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Niels Van Holst added 13 off 5/8 from the floor. Rotterdam's Isaiah Gaines managed 14 points on solid 5/10 shooting, but support elsewhere dried up—Marcus Tomashek and Lagio Grantsaan each scored 10 but combined to shoot 7/22 from the field. Den Bosch host Windrose Giants Antwerp on Saturday 17 October.

Thomas Tumba enters this one running hot. The Rotterdam City Basketball forward has posted a 48.5 TIB efficiency rating in recent weeks—the standout on either side—while averaging 12 points and a assist per game. Heroes Den Bosch will counter with JJ Harper, who sits at 38 TIB efficiency with 13 points and 2 assists, a steady secondary engine for the Den Bosch attack. The gap in efficiency suggests Rotterdam have found something to build around. Tumba's ability to move the needle defensively and in transition has lifted his team's recent form. Harper, by contrast, has been a reliable volume scorer for Den Bosch, though the efficiency gap hints at the kind of night that could tip the balance. Both sides are searching for rhythm in the BNXT League. This matchup is as much about which forward can sustain his run as it is about the teams around them. Tip-off in three hours. Follow it live.

Rotterdam City Basketball's Marcus Tomashek has been the BNXT League's leading scorer this season at 19 points per game — he'll face a Den Bosch defense built around containing that kind of offensive firepower. Heroes Den Bosch counter with JJ Harper posting 13 PPG, a steadier rhythm on the other end. This is the kind of mid-table domestic matchup that often hinges on bench depth and transition defense. Watch how Den Bosch's perimeter game holds up against Rotterdam's pace, and whether Harper can find easy looks in open court or if Rotterdam's guards will force him into tighter quarters. Tip-off is in about six hours. Stream 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.