Limoges CSP dominated Nantes, resident of Pro B, this Tuesday in the 32nd final of the French Basketball Cup. An 84 to 61 victory synonymous with the third straight victory in all competitions for the Limougeauds.
The encounter :
As in Roanne on Friday night in the league, Limoges CSP left no room for suspense on Tuesday on the floor of Hermine de Nantes. Serious from start to finish and on both sides of the court, Massimo Cancellieri’s players did the job to get rid of the locals. The Italian coach was even able to use the pivot Horace Spencer for 20 minutes. A first this season.
Statements:
I’m glad everyone was serious – Tim Crusol
Tim Crusol, Limoges CSP leader : “We were immediately serious. Especially defensively in the second quarter with only 10 points conceded. I’m happy. Everyone was serious.”
If a player like that catches fire, that’s a problem for us – Massimo Cancellieri
Massimo Cancellieri, Limoges coach : “We tried to do our best. We did a good job in the first 2 quarters on their main threats. I’m talking about Charles Thomas whom I coached in Italy. We also did a good job on Smith . He was the other player to stop. But we didn’t do it in the last quarter. That’s why I was pissed off after Crusol. If a player like that catches fire, it’s a problem for we.”
They controlled the match from start to finish – Jean-Baptiste Lecrosnier
Jean-Baptiste Lecrosnier, Nantes coach : “They controlled the match from start to finish. You can see the difference between an Elite team and a Pro B team. When added to that, there is great collective rigor from Limoges in attack and defense. .. They made it difficult for us everywhere. “
In great shape: CJ Massinburg
Still moving, the US rear missed almost nothing on Tuesday night. Author of 19 points at 6 of 7 shooting, he also took 8 rebounds and delivered 3 assists for only one small ball lost to finish at 28 evaluation in 22 minutes. Very clean!
A day without: Grismay Paumier
Can we really speak of a day without for the pivot Grismay Paumier? In any case, his two quick faults forced the coach to put him back on the bench. In the end, the Cuban only played 15 minutes in Nantes. That didn’t stop him from finishing with 5 points, 8 rebounds and 14 ratings.
The statistic: 42 rebounds to 27 for Limoges
The rebound differential largely turned to the advantage of Limoges who already led largely in this area at the break. With 42 takes at 27, the CSP left nothing but crumbs under the panels.