PARIS — Paris Basketball dominated Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv 113-80 in EuroLeague play in a game controlled from start to finish at the Adidas Arena. The French squad delivered a historic offensive display that has virtually eliminated Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv's realistic chances of reaching the EuroLeague Play-In, while Paris closed out the season with one of their most brilliant performances.
The game was decided from the opening minutes. Paris Basketball imposed a frenetic pace and a balanced offensive attack that completely overwhelmed Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv. The home team posted a spectacular first quarter with 41 points, the highest-scoring quarter in their EuroLeague history and a figure that ties the second-highest mark in the competition's history.
That explosive start allowed Paris Basketball to quickly build a 17-point lead, powered by dynamic offensive play and Maccabi's inability to match the game's tempo.
The Israeli squad attempted to respond during the second quarter to stay in the game, but Paris Basketball continued to control the scoreboard thanks to excellent ball movement and offensive efficiency. At halftime, the Parisian team held a commanding lead (64-41), extending their advantage to 23 points.
Far from easing up after the break, Paris Basketball continued to punish their opponent. The French team capitalized on several Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv turnovers to extend the margin even further and close the third quarter with a 33-point lead, leaving the game completely decided before the final period.
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With the game already settled, Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv could only attempt to limit the damage in the final minutes against a Paris Basketball team that maintained its offensive intensity through the final buzzer for the decisive 113-80 victory.
On an individual level, Justin Robinson led Paris Basketball's offensive display with 25 points and 6 assists, while Sebastian Herrera contributed 16 points and Allan Dokossi added 14. Additionally, Nadir Hifi, Lamar Stevens, and Amath M'Baye also reached double figures, reflecting the Parisian team's outstanding collective performance.
For Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv, the standout player was Lonnie Walker, who finished with 16 points.
With this EuroLeague loss, Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv's chances of reaching the postseason are now seriously compromised and they will need virtually a miracle in the remaining games to secure a spot in the EuroLeague Play-In.
Paris Basketball, meanwhile, bid farewell to their home crowd with a dominant victory and one of the most impactful offensive performances of their EuroLeague season.