Paris clinique at SIG

The second half was evenly matched. Each team traded blows. At least, that was the case until the Prince of Paris came off the bench. With a huge step-back three-pointer, he injected new energy into the game. Suddenly, SIG drew two technical fouls in quick succession, which Paris converted into points. Having closed the gap to just one possession (56-59), our Parisians couldn’t quite sink that basket that would put them ahead. Derek’s putbacks, Nadir’s heroics, and numerous free throws were all on the cards. But Strasbourg were determined to maintain control and were doing everything they could to do so in the third quarter (66-71). Paris Basketball refused to give up. Our relentless pressure continued, Lamar imposed his power, and of course, Nadir continued to deliver his trademark long-range shooting. Gradually, the visitors’ individual players began to tire. Reflecting Mike Davis’s five individual fouls before the final minutes, a clear opportunity opened for Julius Thomas’s men. An opportunity seized by, once again, Mr. Nadir Hifi. With a shot near the logo, our Parisians finally overtook the Alsatians. Even better, we crossed the 10-point mark with another long-range shot, this time from Jared. The opposing team’s comeback attempt was thwarted by a series of forced errors from Paris, who ultimately prevailed (92-86).