Recap

In a decisive matchup at the Colisée de Laval, the Balkan Brothers emerged victorious over the Akatsuki with a final score of 46-33. The win was propelled by standout performances from Usman, who poured in 19 points and grabbed 5 rebounds, and Johnny Amselem, who added 15 points along with 5 boards and 4 assists. Driss Lahbabi complemented the effort with a double-double, contributing 12 points and an impressive 12 rebounds.

From the outset, the Balkan Brothers showcased their offensive efficiency, shooting 50% from the field while limiting the Akatsuki to just 31.1%, including a dismal 0% from the free throw line. The dominance on the boards was marginally in favor of the Balkan Brothers, who managed 22 rebounds compared to Akatsuki’s 21. However, the glaring disparity in assists—9 for the Balkan Brothers versus just 4 for the Akatsuki—illustrated a cohesive offensive flow that kept the game comfortably within their control.

The Akatsuki were unable to recover after a strong first quarter from the Brothers, who quickly established a lead that they would not surrender. Bernardy Laure did his best to keep Akatsuki in the game with 23 points, but without significant support, they fell short.

### Highlights:

• Usman led the scoring for Balkan Brothers with 19 points, showcasing his offensive prowess.
• Johnny Amselem contributed 15 points and added 4 assists, facilitating a strong team offensive effort.
• Balkan Brothers shot an impressive 50% from the field, demonstrating high efficiency in their scoring.
• Akatsuki struggled with only 31.1% shooting, facing difficulty finding their rhythm throughout the game.
• Balkan Brothers achieved 9 assists, indicating solid teamwork and ball movement compared to Akatsuki’s 4 assists.
• Balkan Brothers maintained a perfect 100% from the free-throw line, hitting all 6 attempts while Akatsuki did not take any free throws.