Nantes 79 – 88 Poitiers | LNB Pro B Thriller

In a pulsating Ligue Nationale de Basket Pro B encounter, Poitiers stormed back to defeat Nantes 88–79 on June 7, 2026. The visitors overturned a double‑digit second‑quarter deficit with a blistering second‑half display, showcasing their depth and resilience.

First‑Half Comeback

Nantes came out firing, fueled by home‑court energy, and surged to a 28–18 lead after the first quarter. Poitiers struggled to contain Nantes’ pick‑and‑roll offense, allowing easy buckets inside. By halftime, the gap remained 10 points (46–36). However, Poitiers coach Pierre Dubois made critical adjustments, switching to a zone defense that disrupted Nantes’ rhythm.

Second‑Half Dominance

Poitiers exploded out of the locker room, outscoring Nantes 28–14 in the third quarter to take a 64–60 lead. The visitors’ shooting percentage jumped from 38% in the first half to 56% in the second, while Nantes’ offense stagnated. In the fourth, Poitiers maintained control, with clutch baskets down the stretch.

Standout Players

• Poitiers: Guard Lucas Moreau scored a game‑high 27 points, shooting 5‑of‑8 from three‑point range. Center Théo Bernard contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds.
• Nantes: Forward Antoine Rousseau posted 22 points and 8 assists, but his efforts were overshadowed by Poitiers’ collective second‑half surge.

Turning Point

The pivotal moment came midway through the third quarter when Poitiers went on a 14‑0 run, capped by a steal-and-dunk sequence from Moreau. Nantes never recovered from that burst, and Poitiers’ lead swelled to double digits early in the fourth.

Standings & Outlook

The victory lifted Poitiers to 18‑13, placing them fifth in the tightly contested Pro B table. Nantes dropped to 16‑15, slipping to ninth. Poitiers now holds a strong position for a playoff berth, while Nantes faces a must‑win run in their final regular‑season games.