50 – 29
Too mobile, too long, too everything, Justyn Mutts, for Hugo Robineau. The first sticks the second. And Leray redacts Cuthbertson for A BIG DUNK on the other side, 22. Difference above 20 points
46 – 27
Failed, this first attempt from afar by Mutts. But Gaudoux is there on the off rebound. And it is again he who is found, and who ends up, on the floor. What a match for the Elan captain, 21
Here we go again!
Game resumes in 5 minutes!
Above all, one of the good news from this match, for the moment, is to see Jeremiah Hill limited to 4 points at 2/6 but Chalon at +17. Proof that Elan has resources, notably with Lionel Gaudoux who wanted to play after his absence due to illness last Tuesday: 12 points at 4/4, 12 rating for him…
Also note the big presence on the off rebound, with 9 catches for the Elan…
Chalon also lost quite a few balls (11) but not in the same conditions, given the number of balls won in the high zone by the Chalonnais…
On the Boulazac side, note the ratio of assists/lost balls more than deficit: 5/14. This partly explains this 17 point gap at halftime…
Boulazac’s markers: Williams 0, Warner 9, Krubally 2, Eliezer-Vanerot 2, Robineau 3, Eïto 0, Miyem 2, Snell 5, Ville 4.
Les marqueurs de l’Elan : Naji 0, Nadolny 7, Anochili-Killen 5, Tucker 4, Choupas 5, Hill 4, Gaudoux 12, Leray 2, Tonnellier 0, Mutts 3, Cuthbertson 2.
While the fluff throwing is underway, a little stats point to follow…
44 – 27
How heavy, more video. Although it seems obvious: Naji’s foul on Robineau, two throws… 1/2. And +17 Chalon at the break
44 – 26
2/2 pour Down
42 – 26
Confirmed unsportsmanlike, logical
42 – 26
AND NADOLNY AGAIN!! Three times in a row that Boulazac does not cross the midfield line! What pressure. Offensive foul from Warner, not far from unsportsmanlike at the time. The referees will see this on video… 21”4 to play before the break
41 – 26
Naji, in the fridge for two matches, makes a good entry there for the little we give him. Good in energy, like everyone else, 20
41 – 26
WELL YES AGAIN! Sacred pancake from Nadolny for Anochili-Killen, alone under the circle, who DUNKE! AND AGAIN NAJI SCRATCHING A BALLOON! He sends Mutts into the air, but foul, 20
39 – 26
Well the pressure, Naji then Nadolny. Ville is whistled for an 8 sec on the lift. 1’00 to play before half-time, Chalon time-out
39 – 24
And then, the Nadolny/Anochili-Killen pick and roll, why not? The first serves the second with a nice pass on the ground. Clean interior finish, 16-3 in progress, 19
37 – 24
1/2 for Gaudoux. Who bites the ball and scores straight away! +13, second time-out set by Boulazac. 2’54 to play before the break… And already 12 points for the Chalonnais captain…
34 – 24
Boulazac draws his zone again. But Gaudoux is well found. And go look for Krubally’s fault, 17
34 – 24
Well, Mutts, on defense. Who holds well and causes Krubally to walk, 17
34 – 24
Offensive foul by Tucker on the ball lift, 17
33 – 23
Huge in energy, the Chalonnais. It doesn’t look like they played Tuesday against Berlin. And this is reflected in particular by these 23 points conceded after more than 16 minutes of play…
33 – 23
Well done that, Tucker. Who puts a ball on an opposing knee and scratches a possession, 17
33 – 23
+10 Elan for the first time in the match, 16th minute
33 – 23
Tucker, missed from the corner. No problem, Choupas is hanging around on the opposite side, on the rebound off. And ends well, 16
31 – 23
Ugh what a job on defense. Robineau pushed to loss of ball, 16
Small fault point: 4-0 Elan in this second quarter. And already 3 for Tonnellier…
31 – 23
It opens in front of Hill. Who ends up in the circle, left hand. 5’11 to play before the break, Colisée preheating, Boulazac timeout
29 – 23
He’s not pretending, Eïto, on Hill, in defense. Not stupid: the American drops his ball. And Choupas sanctions. From afar. Imitated by Tucker! There it is, the address. Winning coaching because both have just returned to the floor, 15
23 – 21
Energy rewarded in defense: 24 sec Boulazac, 13
23 – 21
0/2 three points for Hill, first from the corner, then from the front. But what a riot of energy from Chalonnais, who find open shots but don’t put too much into it, 13
23 – 21
0/2 on throws for Krubally, very short on the second. Long rebound, therefore. Warner emerges, new possession Boulazac, 12
23 – 21
Hill who steals a ball from Robineau, goes to the circle and opens his counter, 12
Warner, who scored 3 points just before, is already 8 points away. And Boulazac possession…
21 – 21
Here we go again for the video. Boulazac, this time, who asks. Cooper who seems to have released the ball, on the offensive rebound, 11
21 – 18
Video challenge from Chalon on this first attack by Boulazac. To find out if Warner takes the ball out or not. For the moment, Boulazac possession… maintained, 11th minute
21 – 18
Difficult, this 3-point shot from Cuthbertson. The American accelerated his mechanics, hampered by the opposing defense. It’s missed. But Mutts rises. Serves Gaudoux. Victim of the fault, but not far from finishing. 1/2 for him and it makes 21-18 after 10 minutes of play
20 – 15
Well found, Gaudoux, under the circle. Nice pass from Mutts, from the corner, 10
18 – 15
Too bad this mistake from Leray on Ville, who had passed him to go for the lay up. Because Captain Gaudoux was watching to counter. 2/2 City, 9
18 – 13
He comes out, Hill returns
18 – 13
2/2
16 – 13
Nadolny, who causes a new foul. Goodwill. Throws to follow, 9
16 – 13
But it’s lost behind. And the ugly slice from Leray, 3 points, in the corner, on the following attack, 9
16 – 11
Cuthbertson and Anochili-Killen who lock up Eïto, stolen ball, again, 8
16 – 11
1/2
15 – 11
Good pressure from Mutts, who allows Nadolny to come back and steal a ball. Foul by Boulazac, throws to follow… 8
14 – 6
Choupas, missed by far. Rebound Tucker. Choupas, missed closely. Nadolny rebound, who finishes close, left hand, 7
12 – 6
2/2 Miyem, end of series, 6
12 – 4
12-0 even! Gaudoux, who starts from far, very far, behind the 3-point line, but who overtakes Miyem, 5
10 – 4
10-0 Elan
10 – 4
2/2 for the captain
8 – 4
And Robineau who loses the ball and takes an unsportsmanlike move in the process. Gaudoux on the line… 5
8 – 4
And 2 who make 8-0, Gaudoux, who leans on the diamond. Not easy, out of balance, 5
6 – 4
Arrivals of Tucker, Choupas and Tonnellier for Mutts, Cuthbertson and Leray, 4
6 – 4
Mutts’ tap dance! Not won, however. 6-0 Elan, 4th minute
4 – 4
Enjoying this match, for the moment. Dynamic. Rhythm. Not too many mistakes: 2 in Boulazac, 0 in Chalon, 3rd minute
4 – 4
Mutts, 3-point airball. So what? Leray, bounce off. Who ends well, reverse lay up, 3
2 – 4
Cuthbertson finds an easy basket on a throw-in, to open the Chalonnais counter, 2
0 – 2
It’s hard to defend, Boulazac. Who steals a first ball, via Eïto. Fixed tap on fast play, and Eliezer-Vanerot finishes, 1
Here we go!
Boulazac’s 5: Eïto, Robineau, Snell, Eliezer-Vanerot, Williams. And we see Eïto alternate between smiling then closed face and concentration while the LNB jingle is broadcast at the Colosseum…
Scott the mascot walks with his giant flag from one end of the floor to the other, it’s off to John Miles. 1’30 from kick-off…
Back to the match. With the 5 of Elan. Very classic: Leray, Hill, Cuthbertson, Mutts, Gaudoux.
It’s Antoine Eito’s turn to be honored, in the center of the floor. President Bergeret gives him a traditional box of wines. The kop chants “Antoine, Antoine”. Logic
Lionel Gaudoux, Jeremiah Hill, Zac Cuthbertson: the All Stars are honored, one by one, in the center of the floor. With delivery of the jersey they will wear on the big day…
We’re live and fun time to come…
We’ll leave you with all that, see you later for the start of the meeting…
Pre-match
Who says Boulazac says return of Antoine Eïto to the Coliseum. A first since his departure at the end of the 2023-24 season.
“If there is one room where I have no doubt about the atmosphere, it is at the Colosseum. It should be incredible, it will logically fail,” he declared before the match.
To read the full interview with the former Elan Chalon leader, click here.
Pre-match

The good news from this pre-match is especially the return of Lionel Gaudoux.
The captain was ill on Tuesday, and was unable to help his teammates.
To find out more about the Chalonnais before Boulazac, click here.
Pre-match

This week, the Colosseum was already able to vibrate for the first time last Tuesday.
So certainly, the Elan lost against Berlin (91-100). But it was a real European Cup match, against a former Euroleague team.
To relive it, it’s here.
14:51
A little reading before this match, scheduled for 6 p.m. this Saturday, at the Coliseum…
Hello everyone, welcome to a new live performance of Elan Chalon!