Hrovat Guides Pau-Lacq-Orthez to Hard-Fought Win
Gregor Hrovat spearheaded Pau-Lacq-Orthez's offensive charge, pouring in 19 points to guide the team to a hard-fought 85-81 victory over Limoges at the Palais des Sports. This home win, achieved despite a modest 24% (6/25) from three-point range, bolsters Pau's standing in the Leaders Cup race. Limoges, who outrebounded Pau 42-40 and shot a more efficient 46% from the field, ultimately succumbed to 17 turnovers, a tally too high to overcome. While Mamadou Guisse delivered an impressive double-double off the bench with 16 points and 12 rebounds, and Gavin Ware contributed 14 points, Pau's collective effort, bolstered by Fabio Milanese's 14 points and Justin Briggs' 13 points and 9 rebounds, proved decisive. Pau's ability to convert 25 free throws to Limoges' 11 also played a critical role in the tight finish. The victory lifts Pau-Lacq-Orthez to a 2-3 record, while Limoges drops to 1-4.