Besëlidhja Crowned Albanian Basketball Champions for Third Consecutive Time

Besëlidhja Basketball Club wins the Albanian Basketball Championship for the 2025–2026 season. They defeat Tirana Basketball Club 103–84 in the third final game. They complete the final series 3–0.

Coach Afrim Bilali leads the team. He guides Besëlidhja to a dominant performance throughout the series. The game starts balanced. Besëlidhja wins the first quarter 24–23. They stay ahead and finish the first half 54–49.

Tirana tries to respond in the second half. The third quarter ends in a 21–21 draw. However, Besëlidhja takes control in the final 10 minutes. They extend the lead and secure a clear victory.

Besëlidhja wins the national title for the third straight season. The club also wins the Cup and Supercup this year.

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