French champion, Cholet, and Nancy, took full advantage of Roanne’s Friday defeat to make it a three tie at the top of the Pro A. Cholet pulled away from Limoges in the fourth quarter behind 20 points and 3 assists from Sami Mejia, and 13 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assist from Luc-Arthur Vebobe. As for Nancy, It easily got rid of Hyeres-Toulon 86-67. The star men were Tremmel Darden (19pts) and Moussa Badiane (18).
Elsewhere, big win for LeMans in Gravelines, Orléans thrashed Strasbourg 96-39, Poitier surprised Chalon and Vichy beat Paris-Levallois.