Hifi Ignites Paris to Betclic Elite Championship
Nadir Hifi ignited Paris Basketball's charge to their first-ever Betclic Elite championship, overwhelming Strasbourg 89-75 at the Adidas Arena. Paris clinched the series 3-1 to capture the title, capping a dominant playoff run. Despite spirited efforts from Strasbourg, where Marcus Keene (25 pts, 5 ast) and Mike Davis Jr (25 pts, 3 stl) provided significant scoring punch, they couldn't overcome Paris's relentless pressure. Paris established a commanding 13-point lead by halftime (54-41) and maintained that advantage entering the final frame (70-57). The decisive factor was Paris's bench, which outscored Strasbourg's reserves 51-27, a crucial contribution to their 47-40 rebounding edge. Hifi, coming off the bench, was sensational with 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, complemented by Mouhamed Faye's 10 points and 6 rebounds. This victory secures the ultimate prize for Paris, etching their name in Betclic Elite history.