JL Bourg led early but lost to Nanterre

JL Bourg took an early 21-point lead in the Betclic ELITE league game against Nanterre but ultimately lost after Nanterre mounted a strong comeback. Both teams were missing key players, with Nanterre adding new names to their injured list, which affected the game's balance.

Xavier Castañeda's impact on Nanterre's win

Xavier Castañeda, an alumnus of Ekinox, played a crucial role in Nanterre's victory. His performance was pivotal, helping to shift the momentum in Nanterre's favor during the game.

JL Bourg's strong first half

JL Bourg led 56-47 at halftime, with Adrian Nelson contributing to their strong shooting performance. However, Hugo Robineau expressed concern about not keeping Nanterre's offense under control, which proved to be a critical oversight.

Nanterre's third-quarter comeback

Nanterre's resurgence began in the third quarter when Hugo Yimga-Moukouri started an 8-0 run, reigniting Nanterre's offense. The JSF team tightened their defense, allowing only 18 points in ten minutes, but they missed opportunities to take the lead.

Final quarter sees Nanterre take control

Entering the fourth quarter, Nanterre had a slim lead of 74-71. However, they responded strongly to JL Bourg's 8-0 run, with Paul Lacombe and Len Schoorman scoring a 14-0 run that gave Nanterre a 81-87 lead.

Donta Scott's near-clinching moment

Donta Scott nearly sealed the game for JL Bourg with a free throw, but Nathan Soliman's dunk and three-pointer brought Nanterre back into the game. Soliman scored 17 points, the game's highest total, and added five rebounds.

Castañeda's buzzer-beater seals victory

With the game tied at 98-98, Xavier Castañeda, already named the game's MVP, delivered a buzzer-beater from 6.75 meters to secure Nanterre's win. His shot prevented a second loss for Nanterre in a week.

Nanterre celebrates a hard-fought win

Paul Lacombe called the victory "one of the most beautiful successes of [his] career" on DAZN. JL Bourg, however, faced a painful defeat after squandering a 21-point lead and losing Lionel Gaudoux to injury. Nathan Soliman described the loss as a "source of learning" for the team.