Williams and Jean Power Pays Salonais Past Pôle France
Warren Jordan Williams and Camille Jean orchestrated an offensive masterclass, steering Pays Salonais Basket 13 to a convincing 91-76 victory over Pôle France. Williams posted a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Jean also recorded a double-double, dishing out 10 assists alongside his 21 points, orchestrating their team's offence with remarkable efficiency. Pays Salonais established a six-point lead by halftime (41-47) and extended their advantage to 11 entering the final period (62-73), before sealing the win. The visiting side showcased impressive shooting, hitting 63% of their field goals (36/57), including a potent 44% from three-point range (7/16), a stark contrast to Pôle France's struggles at the free-throw line (15/28, 54%). Despite committing 19 turnovers, Pays Salonais dictated the tempo, leaning on their starters' production, whereas Pôle France drew 40 points from their bench, highlighted by Keny Vado and Nateo Gabriel Des Bordes' 12 points each, and Messi Yangala's double-double (11 pts, 10 reb). This loss solidifies Pôle France's difficult standing at the bottom of the Classement poule B.