GasTerra Flames Groningen 71 – 82 Limburg
BNXT League | 10 May 2026

Limburg travelled to Groningen and came away with a hard‑fought 82–71 victory over the GasTerra Flames, a result that keeps their hopes of a top‑six finish alive. The visitors used a balanced attack and a strong closing stretch to overcome a gritty home side that refused to go away quietly.

Match Overview

The game was a back‑and‑forth affair through three quarters, with neither team able to build more than a six‑point lead. Groningen, playing in front of a passionate home crowd at MartiniPlaza, matched Limburg’s energy on the boards and forced 12 turnovers. However, Limburg’s superior depth told in the final period.

Key Moments

• Fourth‑quarter finish: Limburg outscored the Flames 24–17 in the last ten minutes, keyed by a 9‑0 run that turned a 67–66 deficit into a 75–66 lead.
• Three‑point accuracy: Limburg hit 10 of 23 from deep (43.5%), while Groningen struggled at 6‑of‑22 (27.3%).
• Free‑throw disparity: The visitors attempted 25 free throws to Groningen’s 14, making 20 of them.

Standout Players

Limburg’s small forward poured in 22 points on 8‑of‑13 shooting, including four three‑pointers, and grabbed 7 rebounds. Groningen’s leading scorer had 18, but foul trouble limited his minutes in the decisive stretch. The loss drops Groningen to 15–17, while Limburg improves to 18–14.