Paris Basketball : on a été voir (en courtside) un match à l’Adidas Arena ! – TrashTalk

Paris Basketball kicked off their home season with a convincing victory over Strasbourg at the Adidas Arena, winning by 14 points. The team had a strong start, with players Jared Rhoden and Léopold Cavalière beginning the game on a high note.

The match was an exciting experience for those in attendance, including Bastien and the author, who were courtside to witness the action. The event began with a unique experience for the authors, as they accessed the pre-game warm-up and heard the coaches’ and players’ instructions.

The Pre-Game Experience

The authors arrived at the Adidas Arena at 14:30, two hours before the game started. They had to meet up to film content for Instagram. The author noted that Bastien arrived wearing a yellow duck coat and a big smile.

A notable moment before the game was when the authors discovered that the coffee offered to journalists in the press room was expired. However, they found out that it did not pose a health risk.

Janis Gailitis, coach of SIG Strasbourg, expressed his uncertainty about his approach to the game, saying he might act like a “gentle father” or a “mean father” with his players, and possibly even like a “grandfather”.

The Game Unfolds

The game started with Paris Basketball players Nadir Hifi and Frank Ntilikina welcoming their former team, SIG Strasbourg. At halftime, Paris had a significant 23-point lead.

The authors also shared some lighthearted moments from the game, including when Bastien got hit in the face with the ball and when an referee recognized him during a timeout and asked how he was doing.

DAZN France provided live coverage of the match on DAZN, and another source mentioned that a prediction of a 14-point win for Paris was made.

Post-Game

The authors did mention that the experience of being courtside was unique and humbling. Walking alongside the players in the basketball arena was an experience that gave them a newfound sense of humility.

The authors also noted that they were able to witness the players getting into their zone before the game, with T.J. Warren being an example of a player who is often associated with being in a “bubble”.

DAZN France also tweeted about the match, saying Suivez la rencontre en direct sur DAZN. 📲 https://t.co/AFFk1bcwM5 and 📲 https://t.co/qnVthorVk5 — DAZN France (@DAZN_FR) October 11, 2026.