Le Havre Dominates Les Sables, Secures Top Spot
Le Havre asserted their dominance with a commanding 90-68 road victory over Les Sables d’Olonne, solidifying their top position in Group A. The visitors established control early, building a nine-point lead by the end of the first quarter (12-21) and never looking back. By halftime, they held a comfortable 13-point advantage (33-46), which ballooned to 22 points entering the final period (45-67).
Le Havre's offensive efficiency, shooting 47% from the field and a sharp 41% from beyond the arc on 11 makes, proved decisive. While Thomas Klein offered a spark off the bench for Les Sables with 10 points and 5 rebounds, and Ade Ajare Ilyan Sanni countered with 18 points and 3 steals for Le Havre, the visitors' depth ultimately prevailed. Bench scoring was nearly even (38-37), but Le Havre's defence, forcing 18 turnovers while committing only 10 and registering 10 steals, suffocated Les Sables. This win cements Le Havre's strong claim to the regular-season's top seed.