Cholet 94-90 Paris delivered a high-scoring Ligue Nationale de Basket Pro A contest in which Cholet held off a late Paris rally to protect home court. The hosts built a narrow lead through three quarters and then made the key plays down the stretch to secure a four-point victory.

The game was played at a fast pace, with both teams finding rhythm from the perimeter and in transition. Cholet’s ability to answer Paris runs proved decisive, especially in the fourth quarter when the visitors threatened to steal the game.

Match overview

Cholet opened with a 24-22 first quarter, using sharp ball movement and early three-point shooting to take control. Paris responded in the second period, but Cholet maintained a 45-41 halftime lead. The hosts’ guards did a good job of pushing the tempo without turning the ball over, while Paris stayed close behind efficient shot-making.

The third quarter was the most entertaining of the night. Both teams traded baskets, with Paris scoring 26 points in the period, but Cholet matched them with 25 to carry a 70-67 advantage into the fourth. That set up a tense finish in which every possession mattered.

Key moments

Cholet stretched their lead to 88-82 with under two minutes remaining, but Paris refused to go away. A quick scoring burst cut the deficit to two and forced Cholet to execute under pressure. The hosts responded with composed free-throw shooting and a crucial defensive stop, denying Paris the chance to tie the game.

Paris had one final possession to extend the game, but Cholet’s defense forced a contested look. The rebound and subsequent free throws sealed the result, capping a performance in which Cholet’s poise in the final minute outweighed Paris’s late surge.

Standout players and tactical story

• Cholet’s backcourt: Controlled the pace and delivered key baskets in the fourth quarter.
• Paris’s scoring depth: Kept the visitors in the game with balanced production and timely three-point shooting.
• Free-throw battle: Cholet’s late accuracy from the line proved to be the difference.
• Transition defense: Cholet limited Paris’s easy fast-break points in the closing minutes.

Table impact

The win gives Cholet an important home result in the Ligue Nationale de Basket Pro A standings and reinforces their ability to close out tight games. For Paris, the loss is a frustrating one because the visitors stayed within reach throughout and had chances late. In a competitive league, road games like this can shape the playoff race, and Cholet’s ability to protect their home floor could prove valuable as the season progresses.