Final Score: Telindus Oostende 79 – 69 Port of Antwerp Giants
Date: June 7, 2026 | League: Pro Basketball League (BNXT League)

Telindus Oostende continued their dominance in the BNXT League with a hard-fought 79–69 victory over the Port of Antwerp Giants at the Versluys Dôme. The reigning champions used a decisive third-quarter surge to pull away from a stubborn Antwerp side, improving their record at the top of the standings and sending a strong message to their postseason rivals.

Match Overview

The game started as a tightly contested chess match. Both teams traded baskets in the opening quarter, with Oostende holding a narrow 20–18 lead after ten minutes. The second quarter followed a similar pattern – strong defensive rotations and efficient shooting from both sides kept the margin at just three points (38–35) at the halftime break. However, the defending champions showed their championship pedigree coming out of the locker room.

Key Moments

• Third-quarter explosion: Oostende outscored Antwerp 27–18 in the third period, fueled by aggressive transition play and sharp outside shooting. A 10–0 run midway through the quarter stretched the lead to 14 points, a deficit the Giants could never fully erase.
• Antwerp's late rally: The visitors cut the lead to single digits early in the fourth quarter, but Oostende's veteran backcourt calmly managed the clock and converted critical free throws down the stretch to seal the win.
• Defensive stop on possession basketball: With 2 minutes left and Antwerp pressing, Oostende forced a shot-clock violation – a sequence that effectively ended the Giants’ comeback hopes.

Standout Players

Oostende: The home side was led by their experienced core. Guard Keye van der Vuurst de Vries orchestrated the offense with 16 points and 8 assists, while forward Pierre-Antoine Gillet added 14 points and 9 rebounds. Center Haris Bratanovic provided a physical presence inside, finishing with 12 points and 7 boards in just 22 minutes.

Antwerp: For the Giants, Keyshawn Feazell was a bright spot, pouring in a game-high 19 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. Guard Spencer Littleson chipped in 14 points, but the team struggled from beyond the arc (6-of-21) and committed 14 turnovers that proved costly.

Tactical Story

Oostende’s depth and ball movement were the difference. The home team recorded 22 assists on 30 made field goals, compared to just 12 assists for Antwerp. The Giants found some success in the pick-and-roll early, but Oostende’s switching defense and help-side rotations limited their secondary options. On the other end, Antwerp could not contain Oostende’s spacing and dribble penetration in the second half.

Season Impact

With this win, Telindus Oostende moves to a 22–4 record, strengthening their hold on first place in the BNXT League. The Port of Antwerp Giants drop to 16–10, remaining in playoff position but missing a chance to close the gap on the league leaders. These two sides could meet again in the postseason, and this result gives Oostende a clear psychological edge heading into potential repeat matchups.

The Pro Basketball League continues to showcase high-level competition, and Oostende’s ability to grind out wins against physical opponents reaffirms their status as the team to beat.