These are two teams with similar backgrounds, only one defeat in the Leaders Cup, none in Pro B after two days, who meet at Gaston-Neveur this Tuesday in the first leg with a place in the final four at stake in the best of two matches. But, after twenty minutes of play, La Rochelle…
These are two teams with similar backgrounds, only one defeat in the Leaders Cup, none in Pro B after two days, who meet at Gaston-Neveur this Tuesday in the first leg with a place in the final four at stake in the best of two matches. But, after twenty minutes of play, La Rochelle already made the hole (46-28). A gap too big to be caught, and it is with a 17-point lead (86-69) that the Maritimes will travel to Allier on November 7. Beyond the result, it is the ability of this team to rely on different players in each match that promises.
There are also defensive certainties. With 4/15 on shots and 7 lost balls after ten minutes, the Auvergnats are in difficulty. We have to wait until the 4th minute to see Mamadou Guisse finally unlock the Blues, so far at 0/5, with a free throw (3-1, 4th). Opposite, the start is determined, like the two balls from Jérôme Sanchez converted into winning shots by Mathéo Leray (13-3, 6th). Stade Rochelais unfolds (20-3, 8th), forgetting to fear Vichy and Lucas Dufeal (22-11, 10th). Victor Diallo thinks he scores a buzzer beater, it is canceled.
Not very killer yet
The winger takes revenge in the 14th (29-17). Between the two, lost balls on each side, wasted opportunities, annoyance on the benches. Alexis Tanghe goes for his long-distance shot (34-19, 16th) and allows Tray Buchanan to imitate him after his defensive rebound (37-19, 16th). JAV picks up (39-26, 18th), the Buchanan – Jubrile Belo tandem regales (42-26, 12th, 44-26, 20th). Clearly, the British pivot, already 13 points and 6 rebounds, is having fun. This is not the case for Vichy (9/30, including 2/10 from afar), at -18 at the break (46-28)…
Mike Ertel II sounds the revolt (46-31, 21st) but a new Buchanan – Belo alley-oop calms his world (50-31, 23rd) when Sanchez reassures in defense. Johan Löfberg brings his team 60 points (60-34, 26th then 63-36, 27th). Cédric Bah and Assemiane Moulare struggle (63-41, 29th) but Ibrahima Cherif Haidara, Leray and Tanghe disgust them (72-41, 30th). The fourth quarter saw Vichy recover on the margins (74-52, 33rd). La Rochelle is not afraid, that probably explains this 2-11 conceded… The Yellow and Black sometimes play too much ball, lack simplicity and leave significantly more space (82-65, 37th), they do not don’t forget to score though (86-69). Was there anything better to do? This is good, we are only at the start of the season.
2023-10-24 19:48:54
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