Nadir Hifi Scores 33 Points in Paris Basketball's Buzzer-Beater Win

Nadir Hifi delivered a dramatic 33-point performance on Sunday evening, capped by a buzzer-beater that secured a 103-101 victory for Paris Basketball over Le Mans Sarthe Basket during the second round of the Betclic Elite season. The guard’s game-winning shot from the right corner stunned the crowd after Le Mans had briefly taken a 101-100 lead with just five seconds remaining on a tip-in by Lucas Dufeal.

Hifi Sinks Shot at the Buzzer to Lift Paris

Trailing by a single point in the waning seconds, Paris pushed the ball up the floor through Hifi. The international guard sprinted past defenders toward the right corner, pulling up while two Le Mans defenders jumped past him. Hifi utilized his signature step-back move to create separation before releasing the shot that sealed the two-point win. The basket brought his personal tally to 33 points and 9 assists on the night, anchoring an offensive display that included 23 points from teammate Tyson Etienne.

I went to the side I like, Melvin jumped like crazy, and I told myself I had to shoot. It went in, perfect! Hifi said after the game, according to reporting by 20minutes. Following the shot, Hifi sprinted directly toward the locker room while blowing kisses to the home supporters in Sarthe.

Le Mans vs Paris Basketball BUZZER BEATER! | Betclic ELITE 2026 Game Highlights

Le Mans Beats Paris in High-Scoring Contest

The game’s closing minutes featured a flurry of lead changes and intense scoring. Le Mans held a 99-95 advantage with 1 minute and 45 seconds remaining before Paris mounted a final push. Both teams relied heavily on perimeter shooting throughout the contest; Le Mans connected on 16 of 36 attempts from beyond the arc, while Paris converted 13 of 34 three-point shots. Carlos Stewart led Le Mans with 29 points, and Melvin Ajinça added 20 points in the narrow defeat.

ASVEL Survives Gravelines-Dunkerque in Sunday Action

In parallel Betclic Elite action on Sunday, ASVEL secured a hard-fought 70-65 victory on the road against Gravelines-Dunkerque. Playing without rested veterans such as Patty Mills and Jae Crowder, the visiting side overcame a deficit late in the fourth quarter. Trailing 65-64 with three minutes left following a basket by Jaren Lewis—who finished with 14 points and 9 rebounds—ASVEL responded with three-pointers from Tremont Waters and Nate Sestina. Waters and Sestina each tallied 14 and 12 points respectively, helping seal the win after a late turnover by Aubrey Dawkins.