Paris Falls to Efes: EuroLeague Upset

After seven EuroLeague matches, Paris Basketball therefore has a better record away than at home. Eleven days after their cruel defeat by a small point against Hapoel Tel-Aviv, the Parisians returned to a full Adidas Arena. This was notably able to celebrate at the start of the match the coronation of Nadir Hifi as the new top scorer in the club’s history (admittedly created in 2018). But this celebration will not end with a victory.

The Parisians lost by 10 points against Anadolu Efes, who nevertheless suffered 4 defeats in their last 5 EuroLeague matches. For its part, Hifi experienced its first failed match in terms of skill, with a 2/16 on shots (well made up for by a 13/13 on free throws). After the meeting, the coach Francesco Tabellini apologized for the defeat to the fans who came in droves, and in the manner.

“The second quarter really put us on the wrong track. There has been a real change in attitude. We reacted badly to mistakes, although usually this is one of our strengths. We were ready to turn the tide when we returned from the locker room, but we started with mistakes that showed our frustration. And then we made mistakes. We need to reduce this

We will have to speak, remobilize, and show our true nature on the floor. That wasn’t the case tonight. I’m sorry because it was sold out for the first time this season. We would have liked to play our best basketball tonight, but we didn’t succeed. »

The coach Francesco Tabellini after the match at EuroLeague TV

A match far from the usual standards

From half-time, the American leader Justin Robinson (13 points) warned him: “We can’t play at our tempo… It’s not just a question of scoring, they’ve also won more duels than us. » It must be said that with only 39 points scored at half-time, Paris was indeed far from its standards. The match was played at a slow pace, which emphasized defense rather than attack. Illustration with a big battle for rebounds given the number of missed shots (36% on shots for Paris, 44% for Efes). The Parisians managed to survive thanks to offensive rebounds (19), which allowed them to obtain second chances.

Buzzer beater from Justin Robinson!! 🔥💥

What a big three to close the first quarter between Paris and Anadolu Efes! 🏀⏰ pic.twitter.com/BETdAFKH4d

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Nadir Hifi was largely responsible for this starving address. With a 2/16 on shots that he usually hits, he had his worst match of his start to the European season, after six outings with more than 20 points. In the second half, the Parisians started to play a little faster, without reaching their usual levels. Hence the coach’s excuses Francesco Tabellini on basketball offered to fans at the Adidas Arena.

We will still note the good performance of the shooting guard duo Herrera – Ouattarawith 17 and 13 points. And the 14 points on the Turkish side from two well-known names in France, Jordan Loyd et Isaïa Cordinier. Even if it is mainly the 19 points of Shane Larkin and the 18 of a Ercan Osmani which upset the Parisian interior defense which made the difference. With only one victory difference, Paris is now in 6th position in the EuroLeague, and Anadolu Efes remains in 15th.