Nantes Crushes Antibes with Explosive 108-81 Victory

Nantes put on an offensive clinic in their Ligue Nationale de Basket Pro B clash against Antibes on May 9, 2026, rolling to a dominant 108-81 win at home. The match, played at the Complexe Sportif Mangin-Beaulieu, saw Nantes eclipse the 100-point mark for the fifth time this season, thrilling their supporters with fast-paced, high-scoring basketball.

First-Half Fireworks

The hosts came out firing, pouring in 34 points in the first quarter alone. Their perimeter shooting was lethal, connecting on 12 three-pointers in the first half. Antibes struggled to keep pace despite solid efforts from their backcourt, trailing 58-44 at the break. Nantes continued to push the tempo in the third quarter, outscoring the visitors 30-19, effectively putting the game out of reach.

Standout Players

• Nantes – Power forward Mathieu Durand led all scorers with 27 points and 10 rebounds, while point guard Tanguy Roche dished out 11 assists.
• Antibes – Shooting guard Sofiane Benali managed 22 points, but the team's defense could not contain Nantes' relentless attack.

What This Means

Nantes improves to 18-8 and solidifies second place in the Pro B standings. Antibes falls to 11-15, facing an uphill battle for playoff qualification. The win also reinforces Nantes' reputation as one of the most potent offenses in the league.