By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Paris Basketball continued their winning streak, notching their 11th consecutive victory across all competitions after defeating Le Portel on the road in the French Betclic Elite.
With T.J. Shorts getting some much-needed rest, Nadir Hifi stepped up and led Paris to a 78-87 win, despite the EuroLeague leaders trailing at halftime.
Paris dominated the third quarter with a 30-16 run, taking control of the game and sealing the victory in the final 10 minutes. Hifi finished with 25 points, while only two other players reached double figures: Sebastian Herrera added 12 points, and Tyson Ward chipped in with 11. Paris managed the win with just 10 assists as a team.
For Le Portel, Deandre Gholston led the way with 20 points, while Digue Diawara was close to a double-double, contributing 19 points and nine rebounds.
Betclic Elite Round 10 results:
Saint Quentin – Gravelines-Dunkerqe 83-86
Limoges – La Rochelle 83-62
Cholet – Chalon/Saone 88-74
Nanterre – Dijon 72-77
Le Portel – Paris 78-87
Le Mans – Nancy (01/12)
Strasbourg – ASVEL (01/12)
JL Bourg – Monaco (01/12)
Standings: Cholet 8-1, Paris 8-2, ASVEL 7-2, JL Bourg 6-3, Monaco 6-3….