The Betclic Elite clash between Le Portel and Gravelines-Dunkerque kept all its promises! Fierce defense, spectacular baskets… Find out who won this duel at the top and relive the highlights of the match. A breathtaking match until the final buzzer!
What an incredible match this Friday evening between Le Portel and Gravelines-Dunkerque in Betclic Elite! The two teams from the North engaged in a fierce battle for 40 minutes, to the delight of the fans who came in large numbers. In the end, it was the visitors from Gravelines who won 82-69, at the end of a meeting which kept all its promises.
A high-tension start to the match
From the interval, we felt that this duel between neighbors would be fiercely contested. The defenses took precedence over the attacks in the first quarter, with a low score of 12-16 in favor of Gravelines after 10 minutes. But the match will quickly get carried away…
The Awakening of Chris Babb
Returning from the locker room, Gravelines accelerates under the leadership of its American sniper Chris Babb. His 4 winning baskets in the 3rd quarter really hurt the Portel defense. The rear scored 23 points in total and allowed his team to be up to 18 points ahead!
Chris had a very big game tonight, he made some important shots that did us good. He’s our leader.
– Son teammate DeAndre Gholston (20 pts)
Le Portel does not give up
Trailing by 18 points at the start of the last quarter, the locals threw their last strength into the battle. Isaac Février and Gary Meyniel allowed their team to get back to -8 with 2 minutes remaining, but it was too late. Gravelines secures its victory on the throw line.
The notable statistics
| The Portal | Gravelines |
| 69 points scored | 82 points scored |
| 21/56 on shots | 28/52 on shots |
| 20 lost bullets | 16 lost bullets |
With this setback at home, Le Portel loses its 4th place in the ranking and sees Gravelines return to its level. The two teams will now enjoy a week’s break before diving back into the deep end of the Betclic Elite. The Dunkerquois will host leader Boulogne-Levallois, while Le Portel will travel to Cholet. More beautiful posters in perspective!
