Late at half-time (40-43), the Niçoises took off in the second half on their increase in intensity, accentuating the all-terrain pressure against more tired Indians on the outside line and who broke up.
The Cavigal will play its first final at Bercy against Ifs, winner of Saint-Paul Rezé (64-52).
Clermont (salle Fleury). Nice beat Le Poinçonnet 80-65 (21-16, 19-27, 27-13, 14-9). Referees MM. Khelaifia and Ousmanou. around 180 people.
Le Poinçonnet: Ramos (12), Pillet (1), Borde (10), Guillon (16), Ngueko (14) then Cloarec (-), Matima (8), Amenaglo (4), Courta (-). 16 fouls; 1 player out: Ngueko (37th). Nice: Cammas (21), Timera (19), Traoré (2), Fondren (26), Dimithé (2) then Mipoka (9), Anchling (2), Richmond (-) Saint-Etienne (-), Gallouin ( -). 18 fouls.
Coupe de France Trophy: Limoges ABC released in the quarterfinals by Le Poinçonnet in Clermont-Ferrand (72-61)
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