Jeanne's Double-Double Powers Orléans Past Levallois
Jonathan Jeanne delivered a dominant performance, pouring in 20 points and grabbing 11 rebounds to lead Orléans to a convincing 93-82 victory over Levallois at the Palais des Sports Marcel Cerdan. The center also swatted away 4 shots, stifling the home team's offense. Orléans showcased remarkable efficiency, shooting 54% from the field compared to Levallois's 40%, and exploited defensive lapses effectively. Despite Levallois's bench contributing 36 points, highlighted by Kezza Giffa's 18, Orléans maintained momentum through superior shooting and ball movement. Jean-Baptiste Maille's playmaking, dishing out 9 assists, facilitated Orléans's offense, while Tomislav Gabric added 14 points. Clifton Moore, with 15 points, and Kane Milling, contributing 11 points and 6 rebounds off the bench, tried to keep Levallois in contention, but Orléans's 23 assists proved decisive. This win moves Orléans to 3-3, placing them 9th in the Leaders Cup standings, while Levallois remains 13th with an identical record.