Denain storms back to down Quimper in crucial fourth quarter
Denain completed a dramatic turnaround at the Complexe Sportif Jean Degros, overcoming Quimper 75-62. The hosts found themselves down by eight at the half (35-43) and still trailing by five entering the final quarter (53-58), but unleashed a ferocious final period. Denain outscored Quimper 22-4 in the closing ten minutes to secure the victory, improving their record to 12-7 and solidifying their 5th place standing. Quimper's offensive struggles, marked by a 34% field goal percentage (21/61) and a dismal 24% from three-point range (9/37), proved costly. Despite Christopher Dauby's 22 points leading Quimper, Denain found key contributions across the roster. Lien Phillip delivered a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds, complemented by Romain Parmentelot's own double-double of 13 points and 10 assists. Christian Nelson chipped in 10 points and three steals. Denain's rebounding advantage (44-39) and 11 steals, alongside their bench outscoring Quimper's 20-7, were critical factors. This win keeps Denain firmly in the playoff picture, while Quimper remains mired in 19th place.