Dijon Dominates Pau-Lacq-Orthez on the Road
Karl Chris Zamatta spearheaded Dijon's dominant 95-56 road victory over Pau-Lacq-Orthez at the Palais des Sports.
In this regular-season contest, Dijon asserted control early, building a commanding 25-point lead by halftime (27-52) and maintaining that substantial advantage entering the final period (46-71).
The visitors' dominance intensified in the fourth quarter, which they outscored Pau-Lacq-Orthez 24-10 to seal the emphatic win. Dijon showcased impressive offensive efficiency, shooting 56% from the field (37/66) compared to Pau-Lacq-Orthez's 34% (19/56), and outrebounded their hosts 38-29. Despite a strong contribution of 28 points from their bench, Pau-Lacq-Orthez could not keep pace.
Zamatta was the offensive catalyst, finishing with 25 points and 9 rebounds, complemented by Emrys Dadeke's 18 points. These contributions proved pivotal, enabling Dijon's decisive win even as Pau-Lacq-Orthez's bench outscored Dijon's.
This result places Dijon sixth in the Leaders Cup standings, while Pau-Lacq-Orthez now ranks eighth.