Other results:
Metropolitans – Bourg 82:101
Dijon – Le Portel 92:80
Strasbourg – Le Mans 71:80
Nancy – Asvel 58:83
In the LNB Pro A Round 31, Paris defeated Cholet at home by 92:90 after overtime in the incredible game.
The first half passed with the score tied, as reflected on the scoreboard after 20 minutes of play – 42:45. With a 17:0 run, Cholet surged to a 20-point lead, putting Paris in a catastrophic situation 13 minutes before the end of the game. The home team managed to somewhat close the gap with a 10-1 run before the fourth quarter (74:60).
Paris managed to make a 16-0 run right at the start, leading to a comeback (76:74) after a long time. It seemed like the home team would easily settle the matter of the winner after they gained an eight-point lead with two minutes left (83:75), but then came an 8-0 run from Cholet, forcing overtime. Tuomas Iisalo’s team ultimately decided the outcome in the final minute of overtime.
The top scorer for the home team was TJ Shorts with 25 points, while Tidjane Salaun stood out for Cholet with 15.
Paris remains second in the LNB Pro A table with a record of 23-7, while Cholet is eighth with 15 wins and 16 losses.
Other results:
Metropolitans – Bourg 82:101
Dijon – Le Portel 92:80
Strasbourg – Le Mans 71:80
Nancy – Asvel 58:83