Gravelines-Dunkerque 80 – 85 Nanterre 92
Ligue Nationale de Basket Pro A | 10 May 2026

Nanterre 92 ground out a gritty 85–80 victory on the road against Gravelines-Dunkerque in a tightly contested LNB Pro A clash that went down to the final possessions. The visitors used a decisive third‑quarter surge to seize control and never let go, improving their record in the race for playoff positioning.

Match Overview

Both sides traded baskets in an evenly matched first half, with Gravelines holding a slim 42–40 lead at the break. However, Nanterre turned up the defensive intensity after halftime, forcing several turnovers and converting them into fast‑break points. A 14‑2 run early in the third quarter gave Nanterre a double‑digit advantage, and they managed to keep Gravelines at arm’s length despite a late rally from the hosts.

Key Performers

• Nanterre: Their backcourt duo combined for 37 points and 9 assists, with one guard shooting 6‑of‑10 from beyond the arc.
• Gravelines-Dunkerque: A veteran forward led all scorers with 22 points and added 8 rebounds, but his efforts weren’t enough to overcome Nanterre’s balanced attack.

Turning Point

The game changed early in the third quarter when Nanterre’s pressure defense forced three consecutive Gravelines turnovers, each resulting in easy transition baskets. The home side never recovered its rhythm, shooting just 38% from the field in the second half.

Standings Impact

With this win, Nanterre moves into sole possession of fifth place in the Pro A standings, strengthening its case for a top‑six finish and direct playoff qualification. Gravelines, meanwhile, drops to ninth, now fighting to secure a spot in the play‑in rounds.

Nanterre will look to build on this momentum when they host a mid‑table opponent next weekend.