Match between league leaders and last-placed team

A match between JDA Dijon, the top team in the Betclic ÉLITE league, and Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball (SQBB), the second-to-last placed team, took place on Friday evening. JDA Dijon entered the game with four consecutive wins, while SQBB had shown some improvement in recent games.

SQBB's recent performance and new player

SQBB had previously led by 19 points against Le Mans in their last home game before a late collapse. The team also welcomed free agent Aurèle Brena-Chemille, who had his first training session before the match and contributed 6 points. His addition was seen as a boost for the team’s final budget and offensive capabilities.

JDA Dijon's dominant performance

Despite SQBB's efforts, JDA Dijon won by 10 points, showcasing their strong offense with a league-leading 128.2 offensive rating and scoring over 93 points per game. SQBB, however, had the worst defense in the league, allowing 99 points per game, yet they managed to resist better than expected.

Tense finish and key player performance

The game had a tense final period, with Erick Neal delivering a double-double of 13 points and 12 assists in the last quarter. JDA Dijon also dominated in rebounding (42 to 32) and ball control (21 assists to 7 turnovers), securing their fifth consecutive win and extending their lead in the league.