Nanterre clinches OT victory at Gravelines
Nanterre snatched a crucial overtime victory on the road against Gravelines-Dunkerque, prevailing 85-80 at the Stade des Flandres. The visitors, who held a slim two-point lead at halftime (33-35) and entered the fourth quarter with the same advantage (53-55), had to dig deep to secure the win. The decisive swing came in overtime, where Nanterre outscored their hosts 15-10 to seal the contest.
Despite a slightly lower field goal percentage (39% to Gravelines' 36%), Nanterre's bench provided a vital spark, contributing 32 points compared to Gravelines' 28. Benjamin Sene was instrumental for the visitors, tallying 18 points and 6 rebounds, while Valentin Chery put up an impressive double-double for Gravelines with 16 points and 11 boards, adding 3 assists and 3 steals. Chris Babb also chipped in with 17 points for the home side. This hard-fought win solidifies Nanterre's third-place standing, leaving Gravelines-Dunkerque in a precarious position.
The overtime thriller underscores the intense competition in the league, with Nanterre strengthening their claim for a top spot and Gravelines facing an uphill battle.