Dijon and Cholet ensure, Roanne and Bourg-en-Bresse stumble
The battle for qualification for the Leaders Cup is far from over. This Saturday, Bourg-en-Bresse lost to Limoges (68-76), Roanne was too short in Strasbourg (83-91), Dijon trembled but won against SLUC Nancy (90-84) while Cholet was hot against Nanterre (84-78).
Strasbourg without forcing, Limoges at the resource
never really misery in danger, this Saturday evening, the SIG Strasbourg won on its floor against Roanne (91-83). Luca’s Men Banshi signed a victory in Betclic ELITE and continue their climb up the rankings. Carried by a Marcus Keen efficient (21 dots) and a gala Paul Lacombe (10 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for 22 rating)the SIG was able to make Roanne bend and still has every chance of participating in the Leaders Cup since she came back up to the level of the men of John Denys Choulet in the standings (7 wins and 8 losses). A BeaublancLimoges CSP hunkered down before winning against the J.L. Bourg-en-Bresse (76-68). Manhandled and amputated wish Rodriguez from the first minutes, injured in the ankle, the Limougeauds were trained by 11 points at the break (28-39, 20′).
Led by Bryce Jones (20 points and 5 rebounds) and Javontae Hawkins (15 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists)Massimo’s men Cancellieri closed in on the Burgians and took control in the third quarter (49-47). For its part, the J.L. Bourg did not go the distance and was left behind in the last act despite the efforts of Pierre Pelos (12 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists).
Despite a complicated start to the match, our players were able to find the resources to try again, go up in score and set Beaublanc on fire! 🔥
See you on Wednesday for the next match against Ludwigsburg: our players need you! 💚 pic.twitter.com/BsTQ0SxAzv
– Limoges CSP (@limogescsp) January 7, 2023
Dijon and Cholet trembled
With 7 pros onlythe SLUC Nancy believed in it until the end. In the blow throughout the meeting, the Lorrainers lost precious balls which allowed David Holston to make the difference. The Dijonnais signed an 11th victory this season, but almost got picked off by the SLUC. After a timid start to the match, the men of Nenad Markovic have put a boost to get back in the game without getting rid of Nancy still stuck to their Basque (55-5320′). After the break, the two formations continued to respond blow for blow (80-80, 38 ‘) and finally, the Lorrainers cracked under the cannon fire David Holston (15 points and 6 assists) – author of an 8-0 alone in the last moments – and brand is McDuffie (16 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks for 17 rating) well helped by Robin Ducote (16 points at 7/9 on shots, including 2/2 at 3 points3 rebounds and 3 assists for 21 rating). On the side of SLUCmike scott (17 dots)Stephane Gombaud (24 points and 10 rebounds for 34 rating) and Given Grantham (23 dots) failed to tell the difference.
In the Hauts-de-Seine, Cholet won against Nanterre and strengthened its second place in the standings. However, the game was far from over. Cholet took a long time to find the right fuel in defense, seeing Nanterre chain the baskets before getting back on the right track under the impetus of Hugo Robineau (26-29, 10′). In the second quarter, if Darel Poirier stood out after more than a year without playing, the Nanterrians caught fire behind the arc, but Cholet got away with it and went to the locker room with a five-point lead (42-47, 20′). Unfortunately, Cholet relaxed after the break and saw Nanterre take control at the start of the last act (62-6030′). Eventually, Dominic had to Arts (21 points, 2 rebounds and 6 assists for 21 rating) and T.J. Campbell (16 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists) take matters into their own hands to offer victory to Cholet while the Nanterrians were pushing until the last moments with Benjamin Senna (23 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists), Miralem Halilovic (15 points and 11 rebounds) and Keith Hornsby (9 points to 3/5 to 3 points4 rebounds and 2 assists) behind the 6.75 m.
Dominic Artis is the MVP of the meeting @Nanterre92 vs Cholet Basket!#NTRCB #GOCB #BetclicELITE #CBFAMILY @LNB pic.twitter.com/xbMeiXyWfL
– Basket of Cholet (@CB_officiel) January 7, 2023
The results of the 16th day of Betclic ELITE:
The battle for qualification for the Leaders Cup is far from over. This Saturday, Bourg-en-Bresse lost to Limoges (68-76), Roanne was too short in Strasbourg (83-91), Dijon trembled but won against SLUC Nancy (90-84) while Cholet was hot against Nanterre (84-78).