> The essential

Guided upwards by its Swedish international Loyd (26 points, 3 of 6 to 3 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 induced faults, 38 evaluation) the TMB took over Nantes Rezé in the first half. He joined Chartres, beaten in Reims, in second place in the standings.

> The encounter

Nantes-Rezé, less clumsy than the TMB, leads quickly (0-4, 3rd). With Gaye and Akoa Makani in evidence, the visitors remain in the lead (5-9, 6th) before being overtaken at the end of the first quarter (14-13, 10th) by the fault of Jakovljevic, effective from his appearance on the ground.

Belleka, 3 points and infiltrating under the circle, gives Toulouse five lengths (19-14, 12th). Colombo resolves the problems posed by the defense of Toulouse (21-18, 14th). A highlight of Loyd, MVP of the match, allows TMB to escape (35-23, 17th).

Akoa Makani (already 17 points at the break) brings solutions to Nantes Rezé but cannot by itself prevent the locals from turning with 13 points ahead at the break (43-30).

At the resumption Akoa Makani continues his festival but De Freitas, more invigorating and mobile than ever, is illustrated in the circle (58-46, 30th). Loyd seals the local victory (66-48, 34th) before the last inclinations of Dufon and Akoa Makani, the best visitor (31 points at 75% success, 6 rebounds).