Antwerp Giants edged Kortrijk Spurs 113 to 106 in the BNXT League on 10 October 2026. The result keeps the home side at the summit of the table, while the visitors remain fourth after 34 games each. To be fair, neither team has drawn a single match all season — it is a straight knockout culture in this league. By then, both sides had played enough fixtures for the standings to carry weight.
The home side entered with 29 wins and five losses, Kortrijk with 24 victories and ten defeats. The gap between them was never large, and the scoreline reflected that. Antwerp's recent form had been solid, including a 99-93 win over Falco just three days earlier. Kortrijk's last outing saw them lose 76-85 to Donar Groningen, which perhaps explains a certain urgency.
We had tipped the hosts at 61 per cent confidence before kickoff, and that prediction held. The home crowd provides a tangible edge, and Antwerp's defensive structure in the final quarter was what separated them. Kortrijk pushed hard but could not find the extra two points they needed. It was never going to be a runaway.
What stood out was the consistency of both sides across the season. Antwerp's five losses do not tell the full story — they have won 29 of 34, which is a strong record. Kortrijk's 24 wins are respectable, but ten defeats suggest inconsistency under pressure. The match itself was decided in moments, not possession for possession.
The result extends Antwerp's lead at the top, though the margin remains tight. Kortrijk drop a little further back in fourth place, with five games between them and the home side. There is still time for movement, but the hierarchy is becoming clearer. The league has its order now.
What matters is how both teams respond in the coming weeks. Antwerp will look to maintain momentum, while Kortrijk need to find better consistency away from home. The BNXT League is shaping up to be competitive, and this result confirms that. One game does not make a season, but it tells you something.
