Lorient rallies past Fos-sur-mer in fourth quarter
Lorient orchestrated a dramatic comeback to snatch a 72-65 victory from Fos-sur-mer, overcoming a halftime deficit and a slim margin entering the final period. The visitors established a commanding 12-point lead early on (11-23), a momentum they carried into the break, leading 36-26. Although Fos-sur-mer briefly surged ahead (49-48) at the start of the fourth, Lorient responded decisively. Lorient's rebounding advantage (45-39) and significant contributions from their bench, who outscored Fos-sur-mer's reserves 34-16, proved pivotal. David Amarh, finishing with 15 points and 8 rebounds, and Mohamed Queta, contributing 6 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 blocks, spearheaded Lorient's charge, while Willan Marie-Anais was a standout for Fos-sur-mer with 17 points and 9 boards. This crucial win bolsters Lorient's playoff aspirations, ending Fos-sur-mer's recent run. Lorient's 19 assists to Fos-sur-mer's 15 also highlighted a more effective offensive flow, despite committing 18 turnovers to Fos-sur-mer's 14.