Manchester Basketball advance to the 2026 playoffs in their European debut
- marisnoviks
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Manchester Basketball went on a 34-18 run in the fourth quarter to defeat Gimle Basket, 94-72, and advance to the 2026 playoffs on Wednesday, January 21, at the Gimlehallen in Bergen, western Norway.
Players of the game
Seven Manchester players finished in double figures.
Gabe Osabuohien entered game from the bench to finish with 20 points.
Canadian player dished out eight assists and registered three steals.
Point guard Max Jones had 15 points and four assists.
Hallvard Aleksander Venstad Staff led Gimle Basket with 20 points.
Javonte Johnson checked out with 15 points, six assists and four steals.
Key stats
Manchester Basketball stormed out of the gates for a 32-14 lead after 10 minutes of play.
Gimle Basket fought back to cut the gap to two points, 54-52, with 12.37 left in the second half.
Gabe Osabuohien scored 17 of remaining 40 Manchester points to spark a second offensive.
Manchester Basketball scored more points on fast breaks, 24-8.
Game notes
Manchester Basketball improved to 5-2, while Gimle Basket dropped to 1-7.
Manchester Basketball secured a playoff spot and continue to chase a home court advantage in the first round.
Matthew Otten and his men are 2-1 on the road after wins at Brussels Basketball and Gimle Basket.
Gimle Basket posted a 1-7 record but own a 1-0, +1 advantage against Keila Coolbet.
Audun Eskeland and his men are 1-3 on the home floor.
ENBL access: follow the game on YouTube
ENBL standings as of January 21, 2026 | without tie-breakers
Syntainics MBC 6-0, +126 Q
Iraklis BC 6-1, +103 Q
CSO Voluntari 6-1, +86 Q
Dinamo Zagreb 5-1, +23 Q
Dziki Warszawa 5-2, +99 Q
Manchester 5-2, +68 Q
Tindastoll 5-2, +64 Q
BK Opava 5-2, +42 Q
Donar Groningen 5-3, +46 Q
Valmiera 4-2, +4
Riga Zelli 4-3, -2
Sigal Prishtina 4-4, +13
Olomoucko 3-2, -18
Brussels Basketball 3-3, +25
Dubrava Zagreb 3-3, +17
TalTech Alexela 3-3, +4
Slovan Bratislava 3-4, -7
Bristol Flyers 3-4, -9
Spartak Pleven 3-4, -27
Alkar Sinj 1-5, -79
Hefte Helfen Bulls 1-6, -46
Fyllingen Lions 1-6, -132
Go+ Peja 1-5, -95 F
Gimle Basket 1-7, -123
Keila Coolbet 1-7, -105
Newcastle Eagles 0-5, -77
Playoffs picture as of January 16, 2026
2025-2026 ENBL format and pools
2025-2026 ENBL schedule UPD16
2025 ENBL classification
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