Paris Basketball secured a narrow 111-109 victory against Fenerbahçe in an overtime thriller at the Accor Arena on Wednesday, November 11.
The win keeps the Parisian club in contention for a spot in the EuroLeague play-ins, marking their fourth victory in the competition.
The match concluded with a buzzer-beater from Nadir Hifi, who settled the score after a frantic overtime period. Paris initially controlled the pace, opening the game with a 10-0 run to lead 23-14 after the first quarter. By the 19th minute, the hosts had extended their advantage to 15 points, reaching a score of 50-35.
Fenerbahçe, the 2025 European champions, mounted a comeback as the Parisians struggled with shooting accuracy and foul trouble in the second half. The teams were deadlocked at 72-72 heading into the final quarter. With 30 seconds remaining in regulation, Paris held a slim 92-89 lead, but the visitors from Istanbul managed to equalize, forcing the game into overtime.
During the extra period, Paris faced a five-point deficit at 102-97 with just over two minutes left on the clock. Frank Ntilikina, who finished the night with 22 points, stepped up to lead the charge. He connected on two long-range shots to put Paris ahead 109-106 with only nine seconds remaining.
🔥 NADIR HIFI WINS IT FOR PARIS AGAINST FENERBAHCE AT THE BUZZER He was 3-17 before that BUCKET 😮 pic.twitter.com/iUC0l6UHyk
Fenerbahçe responded once more to tie the game before Hifi hit the decisive shot as time expired. This victory improves the Parisian record to five wins and six losses, bringing the team within a single victory of the play-in qualification zone.
Fenerbahçe entered the contest ranked fourth in the EuroLeague standings, making the result an upset. The win helps Paris climb the table during their mid-season campaign. The team is scheduled to continue their EuroLeague schedule following this performance, with upcoming fixtures expected to determine their potential path to the post-season.
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