Generali Okapi Aalstar 118 – 90 LWD Basketball | BNXT League

Generali Okapi Aalstar delivered an offensive masterclass at the Okapi Forum on 10 May 2026, dismantling LWD Basketball 118–90 in a BNXT League fixture that showcased the home side’s explosive scoring depth. The result keeps Aalstar firmly in the mix for a top-eight finish in the combined Dutch-Belgian competition.

Match Overview

From the opening minutes it was clear that Aalstar’s game plan revolved around pace and space. They raced to a 34–20 lead after the first quarter, shooting an eye-popping 68% from the field. LWD Basketball, missing several key rotational players due to injury, struggled to match the intensity and found themselves trailing by 24 at halftime. The second half offered no respite as Aalstar continued to pour in points, reaching the century mark with over seven minutes remaining. By the final buzzer, seven Aalstar players had scored in double figures—a testament to their unselfish offense.

Key Moments

• Fast start: A 12–0 run in the first five minutes set the tone. LWD never recovered.
• Backcourt barrage: Aalstar guards combined for 14 three-pointers, stretching the LWD defense to breaking point.
• Bench strength: The Aalstar reserves outscored their counterparts 52–28, providing relentless energy throughout.
• Defensive stops: Despite the high score, Aalstar forced 17 turnovers and turned them into 26 fast-break points.

Standout Players

Jalen Dupree (Aalstar): The American forward was unstoppable inside, finishing with 28 points and 11 rebounds on 12-of-15 shooting.

Markel Starks (Aalstar): The veteran point guard dished out 13 assists to go with 16 points, controlling the tempo flawlessly.

Robby Bogaerts (LWD): One of few bright spots for the visitors, Bogaerts scored 22 points and grabbed 7 boards despite constant double-teams.

Season & Table Impact

Generali Okapi Aalstar improves to 19–15, strengthening their grip on seventh place in the BNXT standings. LWD Basketball drops to 12–22, sliding into 12th and facing an uphill battle to avoid the lower classification rounds. The win also boosts Aalstar’s point differential, which could prove crucial in tiebreaker scenarios.

Head coach Christophe Beghin noted after the game: “We shared the ball exceptionally well. When we play with that tempo and energy, we can compete with anyone in this league. The focus now is to carry this momentum into the final stretch.”

LWD must regroup quickly as they prepare to host league leaders ZZ Leiden next week, while Aalstar will look to continue their scoring spree on the road against the Hague.