Rennes Dominates Laval Behind Amarh's Double-Double
David Amarh delivered a dominant double-double performance to steer Rennes to a commanding 81-62 victory over Laval.
In this regular-season matchup, Rennes improved to 1-1 in the Classement poule B standings, while Laval slumped to 0-2.
Rennes held a slim 40-32 lead at halftime but extended their advantage to 14 points entering the fourth quarter (60-46), effectively sealing the game. The home side's bench provided a crucial spark, outscoring Laval's reserves 34-14, and they capitalized on Laval's 18 turnovers, converting them into points. Rennes finished the game with a decisive 19-point margin.
Amarh was the catalyst with 17 points and 10 rebounds, alongside 3 assists and 2 steals. Joffrey Sclear contributed 17 points off the bench to bolster Rennes' offense. For Laval, Romain Grégoire led the scoring with 16 points and 7 rebounds, while Mohammed Olutokunbo Abdulsalam grabbed 11 rebounds in a losing effort. This win solidifies Rennes' early-season standing in the league.