Loon Plage Dominates Salon-De-Provence
Loon Plage asserted their dominance with an 89-73 road victory against Salon-De-Provence, solidifying their grip on first place in Group A.
After a closely contested first half saw Salon-De-Provence cling to a one-point lead at the break (38-37), Loon Plage unleashed a decisive 13-25 run in the third quarter. This surge propelled them to an 11-point advantage (51-62) entering the final period, a lead they would not relinquish. The visitors ultimately outscored their hosts by 16 points to seal the win.
Loon Plage's sharp shooting from beyond the arc proved crucial, as they connected on 11 of 21 three-point attempts (52%), significantly outperforming Salon-De-Provence's 8-of-24 clip. While both teams' benches contributed 32 points, Loon Plage benefited from 18 points by Nathan Jeanne and 16 points from Warren Jordan Williams, who also grabbed 6 rebounds. Salon-De-Provence saw 16 points from Dalil Hadi and 15 from Thomas Laurent, but it wasn't enough.
This loss drops Salon-De-Provence to 2-4 and 10th place in the standings, while Loon Plage improves to a commanding 7-1, further cementing their status as the group's top team.