Le Portel secured a victory against Limoges in a thrilling finish on their home court with a score of 76-73, pushing Limoges into the relegation zone and with Danilo Nikolic as a tragic hero.
The key contributors to this significant achievement for Le Portel were Bastien Vautier with 19 and Phlandrous Fleming with 18 points. On the other side, the top scorers for Limoges were Kameron McGusty with 16 and Lucas Beaufort with 15 points.
It’s worth noting that Danilo Nikolic finished the game with 10 points, five rebounds, and two assists. However, he missed a three-point attempt in the final second that could have forced overtime for Limoges.
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At the moment, Le Portel is holding onto a playoff spot with a record of eight wins and six losses, while Limoges is in the relegation zone (16th in the standings) with a record of 4-7.
In other results of the LNB Pro A, it’s worth mentioning that Dijon defeated Roanne at home with a score of 105-92, while Bourg outperformed Le Mans with a score of 80-64. Nanterre prevailed over Chalon 83-72, and Strasbourg and Nancy concluded the first day of the 13th round of the French league with a score of 88-78.