The most crucial game of the last round of the Belgian Ethias league was a loss of top-ranked Spirou Charleroi (7-3) on the court of fourth ranked Okapi Aalstar on Friday night. Visitors were rolled over by Okapi Aalstar 86-61. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Spirou Charleroi. The game without a history. Okapi Aalstar led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game.
Naturalized American forward Ian Hanavan had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. He also collected 10 rebounds 3 steals and one assist for a final evaluation index of 26.
Okapi Aalstar are looking forward to face league's second-placed Liege Basket in Liege in the next round and it may be quite challenging game.