BNXT League Preview: Landstede at Den Helder

DEN HELDER, Netherlands (Interstat) — The BNXT League regular season winds down Friday as Den Helder hosts Landstede in a matchup of teams jockeying for playoff positioning.

Den Helder (15-19) enters on a two-game losing streak after a 110-102 defeat at ZZ Leiden on May 9. Landstede (14-20) has dropped three of its last four, most recently falling 83-70 at home to Kortrijk on the same day.

The teams split their two previous meetings this season. Den Helder won 73-70 at home on Feb. 18, while Landstede earned a 97-82 victory on Nov. 16, 2025.

Den Helder guard Bryan Antoine has been on a scoring tear. In his past five games, Antoine averaged 20.8 points, including a 27-point outburst at ZZ Leiden and a 26-point performance in a 109-64 rout of Shoeters Den Bosch on May 6. He also posted 22 points, six assists and two blocks in an 87-80 win at Willebroek on May 2. Over that span, Antoine shot efficiently and logged heavy minutes.

Landstede forward Nelson Haskin provides a steady inside presence. Haskin collected 15 points and seven rebounds in the loss to Kortrijk and 18 points with seven rebounds in a 78-77 win over Charleroi on May 3. He has recorded at least six rebounds in four of his last five outings, including an eight-rebound effort in an 86-78 victory at BS Weert on April 25.

Both teams are coming off losses but have shown offensive firepower. Den Helder scored 109 points against Shoeters Den Bosch and 102 at ZZ Leiden, though defensive lapses have cost them. Landstede has been competitive in close games, winning three of its last six by single digits.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. local time at Den Helder’s home arena.