Rouen 84, Ada Blois 67: Pro B Playoff Push Gains Steam in Convincing Home Victory

In a crucial Ligue Nationale de Basket Pro B clash on April 29, 2026, Rouen delivered a commanding performance at home, defeating Ada Blois 84-67. The victory solidified Rouen's standing in the middle of the tightly contested Pro B table, while dealing a blow to Blois's hopes of climbing into the promotion conversation.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, Rouen controlled the tempo and never trailed. The home side’s defensive intensity forced Blois into difficult shots and held the visitors to just 33% shooting in the first half. By halftime, Rouen had built a 13-point cushion, largely on the back of a balanced scoring attack that featured contributions from the entire rotation. The second half saw Rouen maintain its composure, extending the lead to as many as 21 points before Blois managed a late, inconsequential rally.

• Key run: A 14-2 surge midway through the second quarter put Rouen in firm control.
• Defensive anchor: Rouen held Ada Blois to just 67 points, well below their season average.
• Free throw execution: Rouen converted 22 of 26 attempts from the line, a significant margin of efficiency.

Performances of Note

Rouen’s backcourt duo combined for 38 points and 9 assists, creating consistent scoring opportunities off pick-and-roll actions. The home team also dominated the glass, outrebounding Blois 42-31. For Ada Blois, their leading scorer managed 18 points but required 18 field goal attempts to get there, illustrating the defensive pressure Rouen applied all night.

Standings and Season Impact

This victory moved Rouen into contention for a top-eight playoff spot in Pro B, a crucial development as the regular season enters its final weeks. Ada Blois, meanwhile, slipped to 10th place, now facing a must-win stretch to keep their postseason ambitions alive. The loss also snapped a two-game winning streak for Blois, making their path to the playoffs significantly steeper.

Rouen will look to build on this momentum in its next road matchup, while Blois returns home hoping to reset a now-struggling rotation.