Antibes Sharks Sink Blois in Road Victory
The Antibes Sharks snatched a vital road win, downing Blois 97-92 at Le Jeu de Paume in a contest that swung back and forth. This victory propels the visitors into sole possession of sixth place in the Leaders Cup standings. Despite Blois shooting an efficient 50% from the field, their struggles from deep (22%) and at the free-throw line (63%) proved costly.
Antibes found their rhythm from beyond the arc, knocking down 12 of 25 three-pointers, with Zeljko Sakic leading the charge with 18 points. Point guard Romain Parmentelot orchestrated the offense masterfully, dishing out 10 assists to complement his 17 points for a double-double, though his team's bench was outscored 40-24. Blois saw strong performances from David Coit, who poured in 23 points, and Tidjan Keita, who recorded a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Ultimately, Antibes' ability to convert 31 free throws on 43 attempts proved decisive in the closing stages. The loss drops Blois to eighth, while Antibes solidifies their sixth-place position.