Leii București 76 – 65 Kobita Gu Maurice B
Liga 1 de Baschet | Data: 10 mai 2026 | Ora: 19:30

Overview

Leii București secured a hard-fought 76–65 victory over Kobita Gu Maurice B in a Romanian Liga 1 basketball clash at home on Sunday evening. The win moves the Bucharest side further up the standings, while the visitors remain in the mid-table battle. A strong defensive second half proved decisive, as Leii limited Kobita Gu Maurice B to just 29 points after the break.

First Half: Tight Contest

The opening quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading baskets. Kobita Gu Maurice B’s aggressive perimeter shooting kept them close, while Leii București relied on inside scoring from their frontcourt. At the end of the first period, the home side held a slim 20–18 lead.

The second quarter saw the tempo increase. Kobita Gu Maurice B found success in transition, briefly taking a 34–33 lead midway through the frame. However, Leii responded with a 9–2 run to close the half, entering the locker room ahead 42–36.

Key Moment: Defensive Adjustment in the Third Quarter

Coming out of halftime, Leii București tightened their defense, forcing three turnovers in the first four minutes of the third period. A 12–4 run extended the lead to 54–40, effectively taking control of the game. Kobita Gu Maurice B struggled to find clean looks from deep, shooting just 2-of-11 from three-point range in the third quarter. By the end of the period, Leii held a 62–52 advantage.

Fourth Quarter: Ice from the Line

Kobita Gu Maurice B made one final push, cutting the deficit to 66–60 with five minutes remaining. But Leii București responded with composure, converting 8-of-10 free throws in the final quarter to seal the 11-point victory. The home side's ability to protect the ball and execute in the half-court ultimately proved too much for the visitors.

Standout Players

• Leii București: Forward Andrei Popescu led all scorers with 22 points (9/15 FG) and grabbed 8 rebounds. Guard Ionuț Radu added 16 points, including 4 assists and 3 steals in the second half.
• Kobita Gu Maurice B: Center Mihai Stan scored 18 points and collected 10 rebounds for a double-double, but lacked consistent support from the backcourt. Point guard Vlad Dumitru finished with 12 points and 5 turnovers under pressure.

Impact on Standings

The victory improves Leii București’s record to 12–5, strengthening their position in the top four of Liga 1. Kobita Gu Maurice B drops to 8–9 and remains outside the playoff spots. Both teams return to action next weekend, with Leii traveling to face CSM Oradea II and Kobita hosting Timișoara B.