JL Bourg-en-Bresse held off Gravelines-Dunkerque 89-81 in Ligue Nationale de Basket Pro A on Sunday, October 25, 2026, using a late fourth-quarter run to secure a hard-fought home victory. The game was competitive for three quarters before Bourg’s execution down the stretch made the difference.

Bourg led for much of the night but never completely shook Gravelines-Dunkerque. The visitors stayed within striking distance until the final minutes, when Bourg’s defense and free-throw shooting closed the door.

Match overview

Bourg opened with a strong first quarter and took a 24-20 lead into the second. The home side extended the advantage to 46-39 at halftime before Gravelines-Dunkerque fought back in the third quarter. Bourg entered the final period with a 66-62 lead and finished the job with timely baskets and stops.

• First quarter: JL Bourg-en-Bresse 24-20 Gravelines-Dunkerque
• Second quarter: JL Bourg-en-Bresse 22-19 Gravelines-Dunkerque
• Third quarter: JL Bourg-en-Bresse 20-23 Gravelines-Dunkerque
• Fourth quarter: JL Bourg-en-Bresse 23-19 Gravelines-Dunkerque
• Final score: JL Bourg-en-Bresse 89-81 Gravelines-Dunkerque

Key moments

Bourg started well and used a 10-3 run late in the first quarter to build an early cushion. Gravelines-Dunkerque responded in the second quarter with a 9-0 run of its own, cutting the deficit to 38-35. Bourg, however, closed the half with an 8-2 spurt to take a 46-39 lead into the break.

The fourth quarter provided the game’s decisive stretch. Gravelines-Dunkerque opened the period with a 7-2 run to take a 69-68 lead. Bourg answered immediately with an 8-0 run, reclaiming control at 76-69. The home side then made its free throws and forced a pair of late turnovers to seal the win.

Tactical story

Bourg’s half-court execution was the difference in the closing minutes. The home side moved the ball patiently, attacked the paint when the defense overextended and found open shooters when Gravelines-Dunkerque collapsed. Bourg also controlled the offensive glass, creating extra possessions that proved crucial in a tight game.

Gravelines-Dunkerque stayed competitive with three-point shooting and transition baskets. The visitors forced tempo at times and used their athleticism to challenge Bourg’s defense. However, late turnovers and missed free throws undermined their comeback effort.

Standout performers

Bourg received a balanced scoring effort, with the backcourt managing the game and the frontcourt providing timely buckets inside. The bench also gave the home side valuable minutes, helping Bourg maintain energy through the middle quarters. Gravelines-Dunkerque’s guards kept the team in the game with shot-making, but the visitors could not find enough consistency on either end in the final minutes.

Season impact

For Bourg, the win is an important home result in LNB Pro A and a sign of the team’s ability to execute under pressure. For Gravelines-Dunkerque, the loss is a frustrating one after staying close for most of the night. The visitors will need to improve their late-game decision-making and rebounding if they are to turn similar performances into wins.