Paris wins its first-ever Supercup!

This final is following the same script as our semi-final! Loads of intensity, quick ball movement, good passing… but above all, solid defences. For Paris, our ultra-aggressive back line is constantly forcing the opposition’s ball-handlers wide. Apart from on the break, Roanne has no choice but to attempt extremely complex moves to avoid being intercepted. Paris Basketball are coming out on top thanks to a mix of drives to the basket and impact in the paint. Overall, shooting accuracy is on point in these first 10 minutes, as evidenced by the ELITE 2 champions’ 0/9 record from beyond the arc. Midway through this opening spell, our Parisians are calling the shots and even manage to build a small lead before TJ Parker’s side close the gap to within one possession (13-11). As the first quarter draws to a close, our point guards face ever-increasing pressure. The defenders have clearly gained the upper hand over the attack. An extremely rare occurrence: the points scored in open play could be counted on the fingers of one hand! A real trench war, in the thick of which our players were holding their own from the free-throw line. Without the ball in particular, no openings or gaps were given to the opposition. This extremely disjointed first half ultimately went in La Chorale’s favour (21-22).