Leeuwarden Crush LWD Basketball in BNXT Rout

Leeuwarden delivered a statement victory on May 16, 2026, overpowering LWD Basketball 111–72 in a BNXT League contest. The hosts shot lights out from the perimeter and dominated the boards, handing LWD one of their heaviest defeats of the season.

Match Overview

The game was never truly competitive. Leeuwarden raced to a 32–15 lead in the first quarter, connecting on six of their first eight three-point attempts. By halftime, the score read 63–38, and the second half became a showcase for Leeuwarden’s bench players. The final margin of 39 points reflected a complete mismatch in energy, execution, and intensity.

Key Moments

• Early Barrage: Leeuwarden opened 10-of-14 from the floor, with four different players hitting threes in the first quarter.
• Second Quarter Collapse: LWD allowed a 14–0 run midway through the second quarter, turning a 15-point deficit into a 29-point hole.
• Fourth Quarter Garbage Time: With the result long settled, Leeuwarden’s reserves maintained the pressure, outscoring LWD 24–14 in the final period.

Standout Players

Leeuwarden’s Jacco van der Horst was unstoppable, pouring in 28 points on 10-of-14 shooting, including 6-of-9 from deep. Point guard Thomas Oosterhuis added 14 points and 11 assists for a double-double. For LWD, centre Rene van der Heijden managed 18 points and 7 rebounds, but the team’s perimeter defence was non-existent.

Table and Season Impact

Leeuwarden’s emphatic win bolstered their push for a top-four finish in the BNXT standings, a crucial goal for playoff seeding. Their three-point shooting (15-of-29, 51.7%) was the team’s best performance of the season. LWD Basketball, stuck in the middle of the table, now face serious questions about their defensive identity, especially away from home where they have now conceded over 100 points in four consecutive games.

This result also highlighted Leeuwarden’s depth: nine players scored at least 7 points. For LWD, the performance was a sobering reminder of the gap between themselves and the league's elite teams.