Lorient Rallies Past Bordeaux After Halftime
Lorient completed a dramatic 77-70 comeback victory over Bordeaux, erasing an eight-point halftime deficit to seize first place in the Pool B standings. The visitors initially surged ahead, building a 13-point lead in the first quarter, but Bordeaux battled back to tie the score at 59-59 entering the final period. Lorient ultimately seized control, holding Bordeaux to just 11 points in the fourth while scoring 18 themselves. Their bench outscored Bordeaux's 23-16, proving pivotal, as did their 61% free-throw shooting compared to Bordeaux's 55%.
Despite Nicholas Shogbonyo's 22 points and a combined 16 rebounds from Antoine Bibollet Ruche and Sherif Sebabe, Bordeaux couldn't maintain their advantage. Lorient was paced by Fidelis Akpah Okereke's 16 points and Matthieu Robin's 6 assists and 4 steals, showcasing their offensive depth. This crucial road win moves Lorient to 3-1 atop Pool B, while Bordeaux drops to 1-3.