Rouen Stuns Denain with Dominant Road Victory
Rouen delivered a statement performance, stunning Denain 93-78 on the road, a victory that underscored their offensive prowess. The visitors established control by halftime, leading 46-37, and then unleashed a decisive 28-14 run in the second quarter to seize command. Despite a spirited effort from Denain's bench, where Wendell Davis and Romain Parmentelot combined for 33 points, the hosts couldn't contain Rouen's offensive onslaught. Rouen shot a blistering 55% from the field (36/66), a stark contrast to Denain's 37% (26/70), with Trayvon Croft orchestrating the attack with 21 points, 6 assists, and 3 steals. While Olivier Cortale posted a valuable double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds for Denain, Rouen's balanced scoring, including 19 points from Gavin Kensmil, proved too much. Entering the final period with a 67-60 advantage, Rouen maintained their composure to seal the 15-point win. This result sees Denain slip to 11th in the regular season standings, while Rouen finishes 15th, both teams heading into the playoffs on contrasting notes.