Tchicamboud orchestrates Levallois' stunning comeback win
Levallois staged a remarkable comeback, downing Vichy 87-86 at the Palais des Sports Marcel Cerdan to open their Pro B season. Trailing by 13 points at halftime (38-51), the home side saw the deficit cut to nine entering the final quarter (62-71), before ultimately snatching victory by a single point. The game's largest swing occurred in the first quarter, where Vichy built a 16-point advantage, but Levallois found their footing. Levallois' bench provided crucial support, contributing 32 points compared to Vichy's 27. Jayson Tchicamboud masterfully directed the offense with a double-double of 10 points and 10 assists, alongside 3 steals, while Kezza Giffa led all scorers with 24 points and Tom Digbeu added 19 off the bench. For Vichy, Ray'Sean Taylor paced their efforts with 21 points and 6 rebounds, despite his team committing 17 turnovers. This win moves Levallois to 1-0 on the season, while Vichy also starts at 1-0.