Poitiers Dominates Pau to Take Series Lead
Poitiers delivered a statement performance, crushing Pau-Lacq-Orthez 106-82 at the Palais des Sports to seize a commanding 2-0 lead in the Pro B Finals series. The visitors dictated the tempo throughout, building a 22-point halftime advantage (40-62) and extending it to 23 entering the final frame (62-85). Poitiers' offensive efficiency was key, shooting a blistering 57% from the field (38/67) and a remarkable 49% from three-point range (18/37), far outpacing Pau's 33% clip. Despite strong efforts from Pau's Bryce Nze, who posted 9 points and 11 rebounds, and Thomas Cornely with 14 points and 5 assists, the home side couldn't match Poitiers' scoring onslaught. Marcus Gomis led the charge off the bench with 20 points, complemented by Kevin Harley's 17 points and 6 assists, as Poitiers' bench outscored their counterparts 42-36. With this decisive win, Poitiers stands just one victory away from the championship, leaving Pau-Lacq-Orthez facing a must-win situation in Game 3.