Chalon/Saone — Limoges CSP: 82:74, LNB

Chalon/Son secured a 82:74 victory over Limoges in the National Basketball League, played on 26 September 2026. The hosts held firm despite a spirited challenge from their visitors, extending their unbeaten run to eight across recent fixtures. To be fair, the result wasn't in doubt until the final quarter when Limoges threatened to close the gap.

Chalon/Son sat ninth in the table with 16 wins from 30 games, while Limoges languished in 13th place after 11 victories and 19 defeats. The hosts had lost their last outing 81:102 to Strasbourg but bounced back with a convincing display. And here's the thing — this was the kind of game where momentum shifts matter more than possession percentages.

Our prediction of a home win at 66 per cent confidence proved accurate. We called it because Chalon/Son had won four of their last five encounters, including a narrow 91:90 triumph over Strasbourg earlier in the season. Limoges, meanwhile, had dropped to three defeats in their past five matches after beating Bulasak 80:72. By then the pattern was clear enough to read the tea leaves.

The statistics told a story of contrasting approaches. Chalon/Son dominated the boards with 37 rebounds to Limoges' 22, but the visitors found their range from distance. Limoges attempted 27 three-pointers while the hosts managed only 18, though conversion rates favoured the locals. Turnovers proved costly — Chalon/Son coughed up 16 possessions compared to Limoges' disciplined six.

This victory keeps Chalon/Son within striking distance of the top six, while Limoges' struggles continue. The hosts picked up two bookings in five minutes during their recent slump but have since stabilised. One mistake ends it in this league, and Limoges have made too many of late to expect a quick turnaround.