# Match Record: The Spirit 2026 - 16+ Men's Doubles DUPR: 4.0 and above (2026-01-11)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 00:33:32
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5240616213
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-11
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** The Spirit 2026 - 16+ Men's Doubles DUPR: 4.0 and above
- **Location:** Sutherland, NSW (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6071-sutherland-district-basketball-association)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-13
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.28)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Clive levinthal** (DUPR ID: L5X9EZ) - Rating: 4.362, Location: NSW, AU
- **Lorne Krafchik** (DUPR ID: X2QWMX) - Rating: 3.938, Location: Maroubra, NSW, AU

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Ben Mulherin** (DUPR ID: O6WN9P) - Rating: 4.330, Location: NSW, AU
- **Christopher Lam** (DUPR ID: Z992ZD) - Rating: 4.477, Location: NSW, AU

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