Chalon/Saône steals OT win in Paris thriller
Chalon/Saône pulled off a stunning upset, snatching a dramatic 105-103 overtime victory on Paris's home court at the Adidas Arena on Saturday.
In a crucial regular-season clash with significant implications for the Leaders Cup standings, Paris aiming to solidify second place and Chalon/Saône pushing for a top-eight spot, both teams delivered a nail-biting contest.
Despite Paris holding an eleven-point lead entering the final period (68-57), Chalon/Saône mounted a furious comeback, fuelled by tenacious defence that held Paris to just 9 points in the third quarter, a 21-9 run that swung the momentum decisively.
The visitors ultimately forced overtime and secured the win, their efficient 50% field goal shooting contrasting sharply with Paris's 23 turnovers. Matheo Leray starred with 20 points and 6 assists, ably supported by Jeremiah Hill and Grant Golden. For Paris, Nadir Hifi delivered a spectacular 36-point performance off the bench, though it proved insufficient to overcome his team's 39% shooting and a lack of collective impact, despite the bench contributing 64 points.
This costly defeat for Paris sees Chalon/Saône move within one win of eighth place in the standings.