In November, nothing resists in Paris. Less than forty-eight hours after its success in Barcelona (103-87) in the Euroleague, the capital club followed up with a third success in a row in Betclic Élite against Strasbourg (106-74) on Sunday at the ‘Adidas Arena in front of 5,210 spectators during the 9th day.
Including the Euroleague, this is the eighth victory following Paris since the setback conceded to Cholet, the leader of the Championship, on October 26 (90-80).
Even deprived of TJ Shorts, rested for the second time this season after his Catalan recital and before the trip to Istanbul against Anadolu on Thursday, Tiago Splitter’s players continued to press on the accelerator.
And Maodo Lo (8 points, 5 assists) put on the MVP costume for the 2024 season to lead a flamboyant attack which had passed 53 points at the break, 77 after three quarters and exceeded 100 points for the fourth time of the season in national competition.
Nadir Hifi in freedom (29 points)
In this context, facing Strasbourg, who seemed very quickly resigned, who had only committed two personal fouls after ten minutes of play, Paris took the lead (20-8 then 38-16) behind a Nadir Hifi in total freedom .
Under the eyes of the new coach Frédéric Fauthoux and the general manager of the Blues, Boris Diaw, present at the Arena before the gathering of the French team on Monday in Nanterre with a view to qualifying for Euro 2025, the native of Strasbourg hellish summer.
He beat his best points total of the season (29) and had already scored 21 points at the break, in just 12 minutes of play with incredible success (5 of 6 from three points, 6 of 10 in the end).
The SIG, which suffered two defeats after extra time, one of which was in the Coupe de France against Pau (Pro B), suddenly had a shorter evening. She never gave the feeling of reacting, while her opponent did not stop her effort. She never even got back below 22 points difference in the second period to finish beyond 30.
The international break will allow him to correct what is wrong. Paris will not have the leisure. But in truth, with the second in the ranking, who joins Asvel with this success, there is not much wrong these days.
What adjustments do you foresee Paris Basketball needing to make in order to maintain their successful streak as they face stronger opponents in both the Euroleague and Betclic Élite competitions?
World-Today News: Hello and welcome to our interview with two distinguished guests, Mr. Xavier Tillard, the head coach of Paris Basketball, and Mr. William Prunier, a professional sports analyst. We would like to discuss Paris Basketball’s recent successes in the Euroleague and Betclic Élite.
Mr. Tillard, can you share with us your thoughts on Paris Basketball’s recent run of form, which includes eight victories and only one defeat since the end of October? How have you managed to maintain this level of consistency despite injuries and player rotation?
Xavier Tillard: Thank you for having me. Our recent run of form has been excellent, and it’s been a team effort. We have a deep roster, and every player understands their role and contributes significantly to our success. We’ve also worked hard on our defense, which has been the key to preventing other teams from taking advantage of our player rotation. We have a few injuries, but we have managed to stay solid and motivated throughout. We’ve been consistent in our approach, and our players have shown great resilience in tough situations.
World-Today News: That’s very impressive, Mr. Tillard. Mr. Prunier, as a sports analyst, what do you think has been the most significant factor in Paris Basketball’s success this season? Is it the team chemistry, the coaching staff, or the individual talent of the players?
William Prunier: I believe it’s a combination of all three factors. Paris Basketball has a talented roster with experienced players like Tiago Splitter and Maodo Lo, who have been instrumental in their success. However, their focus on defense and teamwork has also been crucial. The coaching staff, led by Mr. Tillard, has done an excellent job instilling a winning mentality and ensuring that every player understands their role in the team’s success. the commitment and professionalism of the players have played an essential part in their recent run of form.
World-Today News: Absolutely. Now, let’s talk about Nadir Hifi’s performance against Strasbourg in the Betclic Élite match. He had a career-high 29 points and seemed unstoppable. Do you think his
