JL Bourg-en-Bresse delivered a commanding performance to defeat Nancy 89-77 at home in the Ligue Nationale de Basket Pro A on January 25, 2026. This convincing win underscored Bourg's strength on their home court and dealt a blow to Nancy's mid-table aspirations. The hosts set the tone early with a high-energy start, using a balanced offensive attack to build a comfortable lead by the end of the first quarter. Nancy struggled to contain Bourg's perimeter shooting and found themselves consistently playing from behind. Although Nancy managed a brief rally in the third quarter to cut the deficit to single digits, Bourg responded immediately with a series of three-pointers and defensive stops to extinguish any hope of a comeback. The standout player for Bourg was their shooting guard, who caught fire from beyond the arc, while Nancy's efforts were led by a valiant double-double from their power forward. The victory solidified JL Bourg-en-Bresse's position in the upper echelon of the Pro A league table. Post-match, the Bourg coach highlighted his team's unselfish ball movement, and the Nancy manager lamented his team's slow start and defensive rotations.