More's 27 not enough as Limoges edges Pau 81-79
Clément More delivered a dazzling 27-point, 8-assist performance at the Palais des Sports de Pau, yet it wasn't enough as Espoirs Pau-Lacq-Orthez succumbed to a narrow 79-81 defeat against Limoges. Despite More's brilliance and 19 points from Heyrold Nathan Assira Engoute, the home side surrendered a crucial away win that impacts the Leaders Cup standings. Limoges, bolstered by a significant 34-20 advantage in bench points and a superior 57% field goal accuracy, capitalised on Pau's 20 turnovers. The visitors established control, aided by a commanding 38-25 rebounding edge, to ultimately clinch the victory in the closing moments. Valentin Delenclos chipped in with 15 points and 9 rebounds, complemented by Théo Balima's 11 points and 4 assists. This loss leaves Pau-Lacq-Orthez at 2-2, dropping them to 8th in the standings, while Limoges improves to 1-3, moving into 12th place.