Spirou Charleroi 82–95 Port of Antwerp Giants: Giants Dominate in BNXT League Showdown

Antwerp, Belgium – May 10, 2026 – The Port of Antwerp Giants delivered a commanding performance on the road, defeating Spirou Charleroi 95–82 in a BNXT League clash at Spiroudome. The win strengthened Antwerp’s position in the standings, while Charleroi was left searching for answers after falling behind early.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, the Giants set the tempo with crisp ball movement and aggressive defense. By halftime, they had built a double-digit lead that Spirou could never fully erase. Antwerp’s balanced scoring attack saw five players reach double figures, while Charleroi relied heavily on their backcourt to keep the game within reach.

Key Moments

• First Quarter Surge: Antwerp opened with a 12–2 run in the first four minutes, forcing a Charleroi timeout. The lead stretched to 28–18 by the end of the period.
• Second Half Pushback: Spirou trimmed the deficit to 10 points midway through the third quarter behind a flurry of three-pointers, but the Giants answered with an 8–0 run to restore order.
• Clutch Free Throws: In the final three minutes, Antwerp converted 6-of-6 from the line to seal the victory and prevent any late comeback.

Standout Players

• Antwerp Giants: Guard Léonard van der Knaap poured in 24 points and dished 7 assists, controlling the pace throughout. Forward Maarten van Oosten added 18 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double.
• Spirou Charleroi: Point guard Kyllian Lambert led all scorers with 28 points on 10-of-18 shooting, but received limited support from the bench.

Season Impact

The victory improved Antwerp’s record to 18–8, keeping them firmly in the top four of the BNXT standings. Charleroi fell to 13–13, remaining in the middle of the pack but now in danger of slipping toward the play-in zone. The Giants have now won four of their last five meetings against Spirou, underlining their dominance in this rivalry.

With the regular season entering its final stretch, Antwerp will look to build on this momentum when they host the Brussels Basketball Club next week. Spirou, meanwhile, must regroup quickly ahead of a tough road trip to face the league-leading Limburg United.