In a tightly contested game in the M-U16 Division 4: Phase finale, BBC East Side Pirates edged out Les Sangliers Wooltz with a final score of 48-47. The game was a nail-biter, with the Pirates securing victory in the last moments of the fourth quarter.
The Pirates' Sam Schaeffer was instrumental, scoring 20 points and playing a crucial role in the final quarter. Despite fouling out, his performance was pivotal. Dany Toth Gomes, a 14-year-old from France, also contributed defensively, although he fouled out as well. Leo Carreira de Oliveira, the team captain, added 7 points and managed the game effectively.
For Les Sangliers Wooltz, Seid Muratovic was the standout player, scoring 24 points. His consistent scoring kept the team competitive throughout the game. Adam Ajdinovic also contributed significantly with 13 points. However, Muratovic's fouling out in the fourth quarter was a turning point, as it limited Wooltz's offensive options in the closing minutes.
The game saw several lead changes, with the Pirates taking a narrow lead in the first quarter and both teams tied at halftime. Wooltz managed to pull ahead briefly in the third quarter, but the Pirates responded with a strong finish. The classification impact sees Wooltz dropping to second place, while the Pirates remain in sixth.
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