D22: Denain receives Challans
This Friday, February 6, on the occasion of the 22nd day of Elite 2, Denain Voltaire welcomes the Vendée Challans Basket at the Sports Complex for a special evening dedicated to Saint Valentin’s Game. An important meeting for the Dragons, facing a Challans team in search of confidence.
Currently well established at the top of the table, Voltaire continues its season with ambition. Still in the race for the first places, the Denais team nevertheless remains on an irregular dynamic in recent weeks, marked by solid performances but also a few tight matches. In front of his audience, Denain will have to rely on his defensive intensity and his team to impose his rhythm.
Victory will be essential to continue to hang on to the top 5 and consolidate their position before a series of important meetings. At home, the Dragons know how to transcend themselves, carried by an often boiling room, even more so during themed evenings like this Valentine’s Day Game.
Player to watch: Romain Parmentelot
A true offensive leader, the Denaisian full-back is capable of catching fire at any time and organizing the game in the highlights as well as in the money time.
For his part, Challans is going through a more complicated season. In difficulty in the rankings, the Vendée club is struggling to string together positive results, particularly away from home. Despite this, the team continues to fight and will try to play without pressure on the Denain floor.
Challans will have to deliver a very serious match, with a lot of defensive intensity and constant exterior skill, to hope to stay in contact. The objective will be clear: shake up Denain and seize the slightest opportunity to create a surprise.
Player to watch: Paul Billong
A 24-year-old leader, he has established himself as a pillar of the team, best scorer (11.3 points) and best passer (3.4 assists) of the collective during the first part of the regular season, while making a notable defensive contribution with 2 interceptions par match for a total of approximately 26 minutes of play per match.
His role is central in the organization of the game and the offensive animation of Challans, where he was able to benefit his teammates from his vision of the game and his versatility in the leader position.
Stakes of the match
For Denain:
Confirm your status at home, regain consistency and gain a valuable victory in the race to the top of the rankings.
For Challans:
Show a conquering face on the outside, regain confidence and try to achieve benchmark success.
