Nancy SLUC — Cholet: 76:85, LNB

Cholet secured an 85-76 victory against Nancy at home on Saturday. The result maintains the visitors’ fifth-place standing while the hosts stay tenth in the National Basketball League. It was a pragmatic win, built on defence rather than offence.

And here's the thing, the prediction of an away success looked sound from the first quarter. We had backed Cholet to edge the match, and their discipline made it so. Nancy struggled to find space, and Cholet punished every mistake with free throws and quick transitions. The visitors controlled the tempo when it mattered most.

The numbers reflect that dominance. Cholet won the rebound battle 36-31 and added four blocks to disrupt the paint.

To be fair, Nancy have been inconsistent all season, losing seven of their last ten. Cholet, on the other hand, have found a rhythm after a difficult run against Paris. This result widens the gap between the two sides in the table.

By then, the outcome was clear. Nancy must address their defensive lapses if they hope to avoid relegation trouble.