JL Bourg-en-Bresse pulled off a narrow 81-79 home upset against powerhouse Lyon-Villeurbanne in the Ligue Nationale de Basket Pro A on December 27, 2025. The thrilling victory was sealed by a defensive stop in the final seconds, sending the home fans into a frenzy as Bourg defeated one of the league's title favorites. In a tense, low-scoring battle, Bourg matched Lyon-Villeurbanne's physicality throughout. The lead changed hands multiple times in the fourth quarter, with Bourg's point guard hitting a crucial floater to take a two-point lead with under a minute left. Lyon-Villeurbanne had a chance to tie or win on the final possession, but Bourg's defense forced a contested miss at the buzzer. The win was a massive boost for Bourg's confidence and playoff positioning.