Put in orbit by an airtight defense which is not the 2e From the championship for nothing, Caen starts a corner wrist – thank you facey – to pick the cold palois (10-4, 3e).
Once the temperature is taken, the Elan adjusts its intensity and especially the sights with a 7-0 which guides it to the controls (10-11, 5e). With already 6 points to his credit, Kevin Marsillon can serenely pass the relay to Chris Ledlum.
Guided by a Speight full of pep which split the first defensive curtain at the speed of lightning, the Elan with already 6 assists, takes in turn six lengths in advance (13-19, 7e). The Basketball proposed by the Béarnais, which combines alternation between offshore shots and ferocious attacks of the Ledlum circle, which signs its return by four throws, is attractive and above all paying (17-26, 9e).
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Qt 2 Caen-Pau 40-49 (18-21)
The two three -point baskets chained by Hannequin ideally relaunch Normans looking for a second breath. That of NJBA closes a 9-0 which erases everything (28-28, 12e). Fortunately for visitors, Ledlum also draws twice in a row at 6.75m (28-34, 12e) so as not to let the local euphoria ignite the stands. The Caen defense drinks the cup, forgets to monitor offshore. Grosse error when a shooter of the Bastien Pinault caliber lurks alone in contrast (29-39, 14e).
The weather time posed by Stéphane Eberlin is opportune. It gives strength to the defense of CBC and offensive rhythm (36-39, 17e). The Palois, like a little earlier, remain stable in the storm. Ledlum, author of 13 points (3 out of 4 to 3 pts) in the quarter, is watered with balloons which he fruit every time. At 6.75 m or all ferocity, the sentence is identical. It allows the Elan to regain the field (38-46, 18e).
-Qt 3 Caen-Pau 52-75 (12-26)
This time, the Palois start the quarter with application and concentration. The profits are immediate with an advance of +16 points (42-58, 24th) offered on a set by the first basket of Walter Whyte, which is barely forgotten on the launch line (0 out of 6!).
Opposite, apart from a basket from Facey, early in the quarter, it is offensive nothingness. Elan takes its ease for one (42-62, 25e) which begins to look like something serious (48-68, 27e).
Short of solutions, Caen shot down the last chance card, the deployment of an area defense that does not change much to the physiognomy of a match that has clearly tilted in the Pyrenean camp.
QT 4 Caen-Pau 64-98 (12-23)
The 3-point basket from Micah Speight on the first possession, followed by an alley-hoop with Ledlum at the finish, then a triple of Sidibé in front of the circle, sounds the death knell for an improbable return of Caen in the battle .
Elan is now surfing 31 points ahead (52-83, 33e) Or an an increase in 22 points, the last suspense embryo. But the Palois obviously did not have enough. After having tuned the 40 points ahead (60-98), they could combine this trip to Normandy at most than perfect with young riskwait and fansi on the prosecution.
