At the start of the season, the Élan Béarnais continues to reunite with its former victims. After Strasbourg, which the Palois had beaten in the final of the Coupe de France, here is Boulogne-Levallois, an unfortunate quarter-finalist last season against Elan. The victory against SIG (83-80) this Saturday to start the season gave a big boost to the morale of the Béarnais who were stepping into the unknown. The unknown now is to know if the Palois, with a limited workforce, will be able to continue 72 hours later against a new opponent with an XXL workforce. The week will also be busy for Eric Bartecheky’s team, since then, on Sunday, it will already be time for the first Clasico of the season, at the Palais des Sports against Limoges.