Levallois Surge Past Lorient in Decisive Third Quarter
Levallois pulled away in the second half to secure a 91-73 victory over Lorient, cementing their fifth-place position in NM1's Group A.
The game, which saw both teams already positioned in the standings before tip-off, remained tight at halftime with Levallois holding a slender 44-43 lead. However, the hosts extended their advantage to ten points entering the final quarter at 67-57.
The decisive momentum shift occurred in the third quarter, which Levallois dominated 23-14, ultimately controlling the contest. Levallois shot an efficient 50% from the field (33/66), while Lorient struggled at 38% (23/61). Despite Lorient's bench outscoring Levallois's 35-32, the home team's overall offensive execution proved superior.
Kane Milling led the charge for Levallois with 15 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, complemented by Craig Georges Adzeh's double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds. For Lorient, Arkim Martin Robertson was the top scorer with 12 points, though Naël Sané and Matthieu Robin contributed 10 points each off the bench.
This win ensures Levallois maintains their current standing, heading into the final stretch of the regular season with a more comfortable cushion.