Chorale Roanne produced a commanding 89-69 road win over Gravelines-Dunkerque in Ligue Nationale de Basket Pro A, silencing the home crowd with a sharp shooting display and a defense that never allowed Gravelines to find a comfortable rhythm. The 20-point margin underlined Roanne’s control from the opening quarter to the final buzzer.

Match overview

• First quarter: Roanne 24-18
• Second quarter: Roanne 22-16
• Third quarter: Roanne 21-17
• Fourth quarter: Roanne 22-18

Roanne led 46-34 at halftime and 67-51 after three quarters. The visitors kept their foot on the gas in the final period, answering every Gravelines mini-run with a timely three or a drive to the rim.

Key moments

Roanne set the tone with an 11-0 run early in the first quarter, turning a 7-6 deficit into a 17-7 lead. Gravelines briefly threatened in the second quarter, cutting the gap to eight, but Roanne closed the half with an 8-0 surge. In the third quarter, the hosts trimmed the lead to 55-49 before Roanne responded with a 12-2 run that restored full control.

Tactical story

Roanne won this game from the perimeter and in transition. They shot efficiently from three-point range, moved the ball well against Gravelines’ switching defense, and repeatedly attacked closeouts. Defensively, Roanne forced turnovers and limited second-chance points, keeping Gravelines’ big men away from the offensive glass.

Gravelines struggled to generate clean looks in the half court. Their three-point shooting was below par, and when they tried to attack inside, Roanne’s help defense collapsed quickly. The home side’s offense became too reliant on individual shot creation.

Standout performers

Théo Bernard led Roanne with 23 points and eight assists, orchestrating the offense with patience and precision. Malik Diarra added 19 points and seven rebounds, providing scoring inside and out. For Gravelines-Dunkerque, Lucas Morel scored 17 points, but his effort came without enough support.

What the result means

This is a high-value road result in Ligue Nationale de Basket Pro A and a clear statement of Roanne’s ability to dictate games away from home. Gravelines-Dunkerque are left to examine a disappointing defensive night and a home performance that never matched their usual intensity.