Paris Bench Powers Past Lyon-Villeurbanne
Paris's reserves ignited an 87-76 victory over Lyon-Villeurbanne at the Adidas Arena, overcoming a five-point halftime deficit. Trailing 39-44 at the break, Paris rallied to lead by two entering the final quarter, 62-60. The decisive surge came in the fourth, as Paris extended their lead to 11. The impact of Paris's bench, which outscored Lyon's reserves 50-30, proved pivotal, especially considering Paris shot just 39% from the field and 27% from deep. Nadir Hifi, coming off the bench, led the charge with 21 points and five assists, complemented by Daulton Hommes' 10 points and eight rebounds. Despite strong performances from Shaquille Harrison, who posted 13 points, six assists, and four steals, and Mbaye Ndiaye's eight points and eight rebounds, Lyon-Villeurbanne couldn't match Paris's depth. This result solidifies Paris's second-place standing, while Lyon-Villeurbanne remains fourth, positioning both teams favourably for the Leaders Cup.