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AB InBev Leuven Bears edge House of Talents Spurs Kortrijk 72–69 in a nail-biter behind Bine Prepelic's 17

House of Talents Spurs Kortrijk clawed back from 11 points down to nearly steal this one, but AB InBev Leuven Bears held firm in the final moments to win a tight finish, 72–69. The Bears move to 2–1 in league play; Kortrijk fall to 0–3, still winless after three straight defeats. Kortrijk came out sharp, winning the opening quarter 22–16 to build an early cushion. The Bears answered hard in the second, rattling off an 11–0 run midway through the quarter and surging to a 38–27 lead with 3:44 left in the half. That burst sent them into halftime ahead 42–35, but Kortrijk regrouped. The Spurs dominated the third quarter, outscoring Leuven 23–12 to flip the script and lead 58–54 entering the fourth. The final quarter stayed fractured throughout. Leuven pulled away in the fourth 18–11, but Kortrijk stayed within one possession until the end. Neither side could build separation; five ties and three lead changes kept the outcome uncertain until the final buzzer. Bine Prepelic led the Bears with 17 points on efficient 7–8 shooting, adding 9 rebounds. Roel Bucumi chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists on 4–9 from the floor, while Sebastian Thomas orchestrated from the backcourt with 14 points and 8 assists despite rough 5–16 shooting. Amin Adamu paced Kortrijk's comeback with 15 points, though his 4–12 accuracy limited his impact. Bram Bogaerts was sharper, 5–7 from the field for 11 points. Leuven host ZZ Leiden on Saturday; Kortrijk travel to face Hubo Limburg United on Friday.

AB InBev Leuven Bears edge House of Talents Spurs Kortrijk 72–69 in a nail-biter behind Bine Prepelic's 17
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