Already 4 defeats this season for Limoges CSP beaten at Le Mans this Saturday after a bitter fight. But that was not enough. The players of Massimo Cancellieri lost in Sarthe their match of the 6th day 77 to 72.
The encounter :
After a 1st half dominated by the MSB, the Limougeauds were 9 points behind at the break. But when they returned from the locker room, Cancellieri’s players were much more aggressive to immediately return to the score and even pass in front. They also led a good part of the second half. But in the last few minutes, they made too many mistakes. Add to that the exits for 5 faults from Massinburg, who was nevertheless the best scorer (19pts) and Crusol, and this gives a team from Limoges which can harbor great regrets for having let this match pass yet within its reach.
In great shape: Nicolas Lang
If Massinburg finished top scorer for Limoges, he wasted the end of the match with a stupid 5th foul. In this context, it is like very often the captain Nicolas Lang, 18 points in 36 minutes for 17 evaluation, which weighed the most on the meeting. In vain.
The day without: Grismay Paumier
After a very convincing start to the season, the Cuban pivot seems to be stalling. Saturday’s match at Le Mans confirmed this. With 0 of 3 shooting and only 3 rebounds, Grismay Paumer finished with 0 evaluation despite his 26 minutes of play. Limoges needs more from his starting pivot.
The statement :
We must be strong and play like men
Massimo Cancellieri, Limoges coach:“we don’t have to be babies. We have to be strong and play like men. Mistakes are stupid mistakes that keep Massinburg and Crusol unable to finish. They must stay on the ground … Then I am open. Crawford please open the gym doors for people to come to Beaublanc and teach us how to play defense. Because at the moment, we cannot defend. If anyone wants to come and teach us how to defend safely, I’m open. I will learn“.
Statistics: 32 free throws to 14 in favor of Le Mans
After the match, the coach was very upset after his players but also the referees. While his team were also aggressive, they did not get as much as Le Mans. This is the least we can say since the MSB finished with 26 free throws scored on 32 attempts where the Limougeauds finished at 12 of 14. A huge differential.
As an aside: No Sim Sander Vene on the Antares floor
Although present in the warm-up, the Estonian interior, selected with its national team for the international window in November, did not play a single second on Saturday night on the floor of Le Mans.