Faraj Benlahoucine, Media365, published on Sunday October 20, 2024 at 10:13 p.m.
Paris won the Betclic Elite Ile-de-France derby at the expense of Nanterre (102-86) to join Asvel in the lead although the latter bit the dust for the first time of the season in Chalon, after three overtimes (109-107 ).
Defeated during its inaugural Betclic Elite match at Gravelines-Dunkerque, Paris used this failure to launch its 2024/25 season which subsequently took on the appearance of a potential champion’s journey. This Sunday at the Accor Arena, the capital club won the Ile-de-France derby against Nanterre with a score of 102-86 on the occasion of the 5th lifting. The American from the JSF Ahmad Caver reached the 20 point mark but much more was needed to tame the Parisians led by Nadir Hifi who in addition to his 18 points distributed 5 assists. His friend TJ Shorts, for his part, returned a copy with 17 points.
This fourth victory in a row propels the French vice-champion to the top of the championship alongside three teams, including Asvel which suffered its first rout at Chalon after three overtimes (109-107, ap). Edwin Jackson, monstrous with his 24 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists, extended the suspense with his three-point basket sending the two teams into overtime less than two seconds from the buzzer. But Elan relied on a gala Dusan Ristic, author of a 6/9 three-pointer to finish the game with 23 points and 6 rebounds to clinch their first triumph of the season.
Monaco regains its splendor
As for the other meeting of the day, it was the scene of a second success in a row for Monaco against Cholet (89-72). MVP of the match, the American Jordan Loyd did not miss any of his shots, signing a splendid 12/12, including four long distance shots. Thanks to his 24 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, he replaced the Roca Team in 7th place in Betclic Elite, with only one victory behind the first four in the championship. A timely revival of form, four days before Paris hosts the Euroleague for a remake of the last Betclic Elite final.
