A fir tree with flashing garlands was placed behind one of the baskets at the Accor Arena on Saturday evening, where Paris enforced logic by defeating Strasbourg (78-67). The capital club used its supercharged game to create the gap in the first half (26-13, 13th). He scared himself for a moment in the middle of the third quarter, before making a decisive acceleration.
Its success allows it to bounce back after its heartbreaking setback in Bourg (81-83) a week ago, and to hang on, tied with Asvel and the Bressan club, big winner in Nancy (85-59). ) earlier today, in second place in the Betclic Elite rankings (12 wins-5 losses), behind Monaco, far ahead (15-1). Paris is also leader of its Eurocup group (11-1).
Hifi unleashed
The SIG remained on four victories in five matches, six out of eight including the Champions League, witness to its current good health, and opposed an interesting reaction upon returning from the locker room, behind the shots of Tyrus McGee (18, 3/6 to 3 points) and Phil Booth (11 points), as well as the activity of Nysier Brooks (6 points, 6 rebounds). Enough to come back to breathe on the Parisian necks (43-46, 27th). Quinton Hooker even had the equalizing shot, but his long-range attempt did not find the target.
Behind, despite their clumsiness (9/26 cumulative shooting) the infernal duo from the capital, Nadir Hifi (20 points) and TJ Shorts (11, with 7 rebounds and 7 assists) delivered the final blow. The first by hitting at mid-distance then on a penetration. The second by scoring 7 points in two minutes. Enough to boost a 16 to 1 straddling the last two periods which killed the suspense (64-47). Mikael Jantunen added 13 points, Bandja Sy 11.
Very clumsy (7/37 at 3 points), the locals survived thanks to their incessant rebounding activity. “Our 20 offensive catches made the difference,” noted coach Tuomas Iisalo. I am happy to have seen the intensity that we deployed to achieve this victory. This is nothing to be taken for granted when you cannot train correctly and regularly at high intensity. It’s already our 29th match, the 30th with the Cup. We have already played a full season in three months. Taking that into consideration, even if we have room for improvement, it’s remarkable. »
The final gap mathematically leaves Strasbourg with very little chance of clinching the Leaders Cup. Four teams with the same record (7-9) who face each other this Saturday evening are now competing for the last ticket to the mid-season tournament. The general goal average will decide between the two winners of the Chalon-Cholet and Le Mans – Dijon matches.
2023-12-23 22:08:26
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