Lorient Mounts Stunning Fourth Quarter Comeback
Lorient staged a dramatic comeback to down Vitré 70-63, erasing a 10-point deficit entering the fourth quarter with a decisive 23-6 run. After trailing 34-36 at halftime, Lorient saw Vitré extend their lead to 47-57 before the final period commenced. However, Lorient found another gear, converting on 44% of their field goals (24/55) and holding Vitré to a mere six points in the crucial final frame. The home team's bench provided a vital spark, contributing 21 points compared to Vitré's 16. Despite strong performances from Vitré's Sya Plaucoste (13 pts) and De'shaun Maurice Wade (12 pts, 4 ast, 3 stl), Lorient's resilience shone through. Maxime Choplin orchestrated the offense with 7 assists and 5 rebounds, complemented by Matthieu Robin's 13 points. Mohamed Queta added 9 points and 3 blocks off the bench, showcasing Lorient's depth. This victory moves Lorient to a 1-1 record, placing them fifth in Group B.