Tours snatch victory from Mulhouse in thrilling finish
Tours secured a vital road win, overcoming Mulhouse 105-100 in a pulsating contest. The visitors clawed back from a three-point halftime deficit (42-39), unleashing a decisive 21-31 run in the third quarter to seize a 63-70 lead entering the final period. Though Mulhouse fought back to level the scores at 89-89, Tours held their nerve. The visitors' collective strength, evidenced by 31 assists and 59 points from their bench, proved too much for a Mulhouse side that committed 18 turnovers. Jonathan Boucaud, coming off the bench, led the charge with 23 points, complemented by Moustafa Haidara's valuable double-double of 13 points and 12 rebounds. For Mulhouse, Vladimir Ilic posted 18 points and Mahès Montout dished out 6 assists, but it wasn't enough. This victory sees Tours (14-12) solidify their sixth-place standing, while Mulhouse (16-10) remains third.