Heroes Den Bosch held on to beat AB InBev Leuven Bears 86–81 in a back-and-forth BNXT League contest that swung repeatedly before Heroes pulled clear in the fourth quarter. Neither team could build a cushion early. The game saw nine lead changes and seven ties through three quarters. Heroes Den Bosch led by as many as 8 midway through the second quarter (40–32), but AB InBev Leuven Bears answered with a 9–0 run in the third that put them ahead 51–46. After three quarters, Heroes Den Bosch had reclaimed a one-point lead at 65–64. The decisive margin came late — Heroes Den Bosch outscored Leuven 21–17 in the fourth, but AB InBev Leuven Bears stayed close enough that the outcome remained a one-possession game inside the final two minutes. Sebastian Thomas carried AB InBev Leuven Bears with 28 points on 9/17 shooting, adding 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Bine Prepelic chipped in 16 points and 5 boards. But Heroes Den Bosch's balance proved the difference: JJ Harper led with 25 points on efficient 7/10 two-point shooting and 8/9 from the free throw line, while Alex Hunter added 14 points and 6 assists, and Charlon Kloof contributed 14 points with 3 steals. The win is Heroes Den Bosch's third straight and moves them to 4–2 on the season. AB InBev Leuven Bears drop to 3–3. Heroes Den Bosch travel to Okapi Aalst on Saturday, while AB InBev Leuven Bears host Kangoeroes Mechelen the same day.