Lucas Dufeal dominates game for Le Mans

Lucas Dufeal delivered a standout performance for Le Mans in their 106-97 victory over Pau, scoring 18 points on 9 of 10 shots, grabbing 8 rebounds, dishing out 6 assists, and blocking 6 shots. His six blocks accounted for over half of Le Mans’ total blocks, while Pau managed only one block in the game.

Dufeal's shooting efficiency highlights performance

Dufeal was nearly perfect from the field, making all of his two-point shots and missing only one shot overall. His only statistical downside was going 0 for 5 from the free-throw line. His performance was a continuation of strong play over the past two weeks, including a game-winning alley-oop against JL Bourg and a 21-evaluation-point effort in the Eurocup.

Teammates praise Dufeal's abilities

Le Mans teammate Ugo Doumbia praised Dufeal’s unique combination of height, mobility, and skill, noting that his physical attributes and touch make him difficult to defend. Doumbia’s comments were published in Ouest-France, a French regional newspaper.

Le Mans' team effort boosts victory

Other contributors to Le Mans’ win included Jordan King, who scored 15 points off the bench, and Carlos Stewart, Moses Wood, Léopold Delaunay, Melvin Ajinça, and Ugo Doumbia, each scoring 10 points. The team shot well overall, making 37 of 63 shots, but struggled from the free-throw line, converting 22 of 39 attempts.

Pau's winning streak ends

Pau’s two-game winning streak came to an end as they lost to Le Mans. The team had previously defeated Saint-Quentin and Limoges, but their offensive efficiency dropped, with 27 of 51 two-point shots and 8 of 29 three-point shots made. Michael Flowers led Pau with 20 points, while Gregor Hrovat contributed 17 points and 7 assists.

Le Mans faces roster challenges

Le Mans is without its captain, Wilfried Yeguete, who suffered a left elbow dislocation in a previous game. His replacement, Dutch center Nathan Kuta, played limited minutes, scoring 2 points in his debut. The team’s upcoming schedule includes games against ASVEL and Strasbourg in the following days.