Bourg-en-Bresse Clinch Series, Advance to Semi-Finals
Bourg-en-Bresse clinched their advancement to the next round by overpowering Strasbourg 91-71 in the decisive Betclic Elite playoff clash. The home side established control early, building a ten-point lead in the first quarter and extending it to nine at halftime (52-43). This advantage ballooned to a commanding 18 points entering the final period, an insurmountable deficit for Strasbourg. Bourg-en-Bresse's bench depth proved pivotal, contributing 43 points compared to Strasbourg's 34, while their superior ball security yielded 11 steals against Strasbourg's 19 turnovers. Kevin Kokila anchored the frontcourt with a double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds, complemented by Assemian Moulare's explosive 23-point outing off the bench. Despite Marcus Keene's 17 points and 12 apiece from Louis Labeyrie and Nelly Joseph, Strasbourg could not overcome the hosts' sustained pressure and efficient 43% three-point shooting. With this 2-0 series victory, Bourg-en-Bresse moves on to the semi-finals.