Kangour Mechelen ran out 96-78 winners against Liège in the BNXT League on Friday evening. The Belgian home side kept their unbeaten home record intact, while Liège extended their winless run to three straight defeats. By then you could see where this was heading, to be fair.
The visitors started bright enough but Mechelen found a way through in the opening quarter. Their guards made the difference against a Liège defence that looked lost for shape. The hosts took control and never really let go.
Liège tried to respond after the break but couldn't find the rhythm they needed. Every time they got close, Mechelen would push ahead again. The high line was picked apart time and time again.
What this means in the table tells you everything. Mechelen move into fifth with three wins from three, while Liège sit bottom with zero points from three games. There is no value left at that number for them.
Both teams have shown vulnerability in recent outings. Mechelen lost two of their last three away from home, while Liège have now conceded over 100 points twice in a row. The wheels came off for the visitors in those games.
