Châlons-Reims eliminates La Rochelle to reach semis
Châlons-Reims punched their ticket to the next round with a decisive 90-69 victory on the road against La Rochelle, clinching the best-of-three series. After entering halftime tied at 41-41, the visitors established control, entering the fourth quarter with a 65-56 lead. The decisive blow came in the final period, where Châlons-Reims outscored La Rochelle 25-13 to secure their advancement. Their 53% field goal shooting and a commanding 40-23 rebounding advantage were key, but the 47 points from their bench, far surpassing La Rochelle's 19, proved insurmountable. Guillaume Grotzinger led the charge with 17 points and three steals, while Eddy Kayouloud provided a significant spark off the bench with 14 points. Despite Tyler Thomas's 14 points, four rebounds, and four assists, La Rochelle ultimately fell short against the collective strength of Châlons-Reims. Châlons-Reims advances to the next round, having won the series 2-0.