It was a high-flying duel dictated by Élan Sportif’s flying start. At home, however, SIG soon found their rhythm, spurred on by an impressive Nelly Joseph. Trailing 26-22, the visitors started the second quarter stronger than their opponents. Just one point now separated the two teams (31-30). The Davis-Keene duo took charge of reviving Strasbourg with a flurry of three-pointers, resulting in a solid 54-41 lead at half-time. But once again, the home side were undone by their lack of discipline. Already a hindrance at the end of the first half, this major foul problem presented a significant opportunity that Chalon seized to go from -16 to +2 as the game entered its final stages (70-72). Whilst the long-range shooting had clearly shifted in the other team’s favour, the Alsatians used their physicality to punish their opponents in the paint. It proved too much for Elric Delord’s men, who conceded defeat following a one-sided final stretch (102-81).