By Eurohoops / info@eurohoops.net
Paris had been struggling, losing six consecutive games before facing Crvena Zvezda at home.
However, Francesco Tabelini’s team found a way to bounce back against the Belgrade side, knocking down 16 three-pointers to secure a 102-92 victory at the Accor Arena.
Paris made a key 20-3 run to end the third quarter, going up 79-58 before the final 10 minutes. Crvena Zvezda tried to push back but only managed to trim the deficit in the closing moments.
It was a team effort from Paris, with 11 players scoring. Justin Robinson led the way with 16 points and eight assists. Nadir Hifi added 15 points and six assists, Lamar Stevens contributed 14 points, Amath Mbazye scored 12, and Mouhamed Faye added 10 points with five rebounds.
On the other side, Jared Butler set another career-high with 31 points, scoring 22 in the final quarter. Codi Miller-McIntyre added 18 points, while Chima Moneke recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Nikola Kalinic also reached double figures with 10 points, and the rest of the team combined for 16 points.