Mohamed Diarra forced overtime with a clutch shot and sealed the win with a dunk as Cholet Basket beat Betclic Elite leaders Paris 94-90.
Cholet Basket claimed a hard-fought victory over Betclic Elite leaders Paris on Tuesday, winning 94-90 after overtime. The result was shaped by the performance of Mohamed Diarra, whose impact was felt on both ends of the court throughout the contest.
Diarra finished with 16 points, 13 rebounds, 4 blocks and 2 assists, for an evaluation of 26. Beyond the numbers, his timing proved decisive. He knocked down a shot that sent the game into extra time, then delivered the dunk that secured the win for Cholet.
The forward's effort was central to Cholet's success against a Paris side that had arrived as the league's pacesetter. His ability to contribute across rebounds, defense and scoring gave his team the edge in a tightly contested matchup.
This performance underlined Diarra's value as a versatile presence on the floor. His work in the paint and his willingness to take key shots in crucial moments helped Cholet overturn the challenge posed by the league leaders.
With this win, Cholet demonstrated resilience and composure under pressure, while Diarra's all-around contribution stood out as the defining factor in a match that required extra time to be decided.
Diarra finished with 16 points, 13 rebounds, 4 blocks and 2 assists, for an evaluation of 26. Beyond the numbers, his timing proved decisive. He knocked down a shot that sent the game into extra time, then delivered the dunk that secured the win for Cholet.
The forward's effort was central to Cholet's success against a Paris side that had arrived as the league's pacesetter. His ability to contribute across rebounds, defense and scoring gave his team the edge in a tightly contested matchup.
This performance underlined Diarra's value as a versatile presence on the floor. His work in the paint and his willingness to take key shots in crucial moments helped Cholet overturn the challenge posed by the league leaders.
With this win, Cholet demonstrated resilience and composure under pressure, while Diarra's all-around contribution stood out as the defining factor in a match that required extra time to be decided.
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Source: Ouest-France