Riddley Leads Nantes to Series Clinch
Kyle Riddley starred with 23 points off the bench, propelling FC Nantes to a decisive 107-89 victory over La Rochelle, clinching their best-of-1 Pro B playoff series.
Nantes established a commanding 55-40 lead by halftime, a momentum they sustained through a sharp offensive display, shooting a blistering 63% from the field (40/64) and dishing out 30 assists.
Despite a strong offensive showing from La Rochelle, where Anthony Racine finished with 19 points and Ibrahima Cherif Haidara added 13 off the bench, Nantes extended their advantage significantly in the third quarter, entering the final period ahead 86-61.
Jean-Fabrice Dossou was also instrumental for Nantes, contributing 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Dylan Van Eyck orchestrated the offence with 6 assists alongside his 14 points. Nantes' collective strength, bolstered by 53 points from their bench unit, ultimately proved too much for La Rochelle.
With this win, Nantes claims the series 2-0 and advances to the next round of the playoffs.