Paris Basketball delivered a commanding performance on home court, dismantling Strasbourg 95-64 in a Ligue Nationale de Basket Pro A matchup on May 27, 2026. The lopsided victory underlined Paris’s depth and defensive intensity as they continue their push for a top playoff seed.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, Paris set a relentless pace. The home side jumped out to a 28-14 lead after the first quarter, suffocating Strasbourg’s offense with active hands and quick rotations. By halftime, the gap had swelled to 50-31, and Strasbourg never seriously threatened in the second half. The final 95-64 scoreline reflected a complete team effort from Paris, who shot 52% from the field while holding Strasbourg to just 38%.

Key Moments

• First-quarter blitz: Paris opened with a 12-2 run, forcing Strasbourg into early turnovers and establishing a double-digit lead that was never relinquished.
• Second-quarter defense: Paris held Strasbourg to only 17 points in the second period, highlighted by a stretch of four consecutive stops that led to fast-break buckets.
• Bench dominance: Paris’s reserves outscored Strasbourg’s bench 34-18, providing a crucial energy boost on both ends of the floor.

Standout Players

Paris guard Nadir Hifi led all scorers with 24 points on 9-of-15 shooting, adding 5 assists and 3 steals. His ability to break down the defense and create for teammates was a constant problem for Strasbourg. Forward Collin Malcolm contributed a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds, controlling the glass on both ends.

For Strasbourg, DeAndre Lansdowne managed 18 points but needed 17 shots to get there, as Paris’s trapping defense forced him into difficult attempts. The visitors lacked a consistent secondary scorer, with no other player reaching double digits.

Impact on the Standings

The victory improved Paris Basketball’s record to 24-8, solidifying their position inside the top three of the Pro A table. Strasbourg, meanwhile, fell to 16-16, putting their playoff hopes in jeopardy with only six regular-season games remaining. The result also extended Paris’s home winning streak to nine games, a testament to their formidable form at the Accor Arena.

Up Next

Paris will travel to face AS Monaco in a crucial top-of-the-table clash next week, while Strasbourg returns home to host Le Mans Sarthe in a must-win encounter.