SIG Strasbourg wins basketball game

SIG Strasbourg defeated Cholet 88-82 in a Betclic ELITE basketball game held at Strasbourg's home court. The victory came despite the absence of Maxence Lemoine, who was forced to leave the game in its final moments.

Strasbourg's early aggression

The game started with SIG Strasbourg on the offensive, led by Justin McKoy and Neftali Difuidi. Their early pressure set the tone for the match, forcing Cholet to respond with defensive adjustments.

Cholet's struggles with shooting

Cholet tried to fight back in the second quarter, with Aaron Towo-Nansi and Mohamed Diarra contributing key points and assists. However, their overall performance was limited by poor shooting, especially from long range, where they shot just 30.3%.

Strasbourg dominates in the second half

In the second half, SIG Strasbourg continued their strong play, scoring 32 points in ten minutes. Tymu Chenery and Jaylen Hands were instrumental, with Hands contributing 16 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists. Neftali Difuidi was also a standout, recording 19 points and 4 rebounds in 34 minutes.

Cholet's late push falls short

Cholet made a final-quarter effort, cutting Strasbourg's lead to just two possessions in the closing seconds. However, SIG Strasbourg maintained their composure and secured the win. This victory marked a successful week for Strasbourg, which had already recorded two wins, while Cholet extended their losing streak.