Paris secured a dramatic 111-109 victory over Fenerbahçe at the Accor Arena on Tuesday, clinching their fourth EuroLeague win in a high-scoring thriller that extended into overtime.
The result pushes the Parisian club closer to the competition’s Top 10 as they continue to build momentum.
High-Tempo Execution Against Fenerbahçe
The match showcased a stark contrast between Paris’s high-octane offensive tempo and Fenerbahçe’s established defensive structure. Despite entering the contest as the fourth-ranked team in the EuroLeague, Fenerbahçe struggled to contain the Parisian backcourt as the game progressed. Paris, led by Maxime Lefèvre, maintained an aggressive pace throughout the regulation period, even while Nadir Hifi faced significant shooting struggles, recording 11 points on 4-of-18 shooting.
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Frank Ntilikina delivered a career-best performance with 22 points, while TJ Warren and Jared Rhoden contributed 19 and 13 points respectively. The collective output resulted in a combined 220 points, a clear indicator of the defensive gaps exploited by both sides throughout the night.
Fenerbahçe Erases Deficit to Force Overtime
Paris built a substantial 15-point lead by the second quarter, maintaining a steady margin until the 38th minute. The final minutes of regulation, however, descended into a series of errors, including four turnovers that allowed Fenerbahçe to erase an eight-point deficit in just two minutes. Talen Horton-Tucker anchored the visitors’ rally, finishing the game with 32 points and 10 rebounds.
WHAT JUST HAPPENED! WE HAVE OT in Paris! #RivalrySeries pic.twitter.com/5yTxQLHa5q
The intensity of the final 18 seconds of regulation—marked by multiple video reviews and missed opportunities by Sebastian Herrera and Hifi—forced the game into overtime with the score tied at 92-92.
Clutch Performances in Overtime
The overtime period saw Wade Baldwin initiate a strong response for Fenerbahçe, scoring key baskets to challenge the Parisian lead. Paris responded through a sequence of perimeter shots, including a critical three-pointer from Herrera and two late-game baskets from Ntilikina, one of which banked off the glass as the shot clock expired.
I @FrankLikina enjoying himself tonight… Smooth like 🧈 #RivalrySeries pic.twitter.com/j33fR5oloa
The deciding moment arrived in the final seconds when Hifi, despite his earlier shooting inefficiency, converted a decisive lay-up to seal the 111-109 win. Hifi attributed the success of the play to a screen set by teammate Allan Dokossi, which allowed him to drive to the basket.
Je me suis dit “Fuck it”. Je n’ai pas rentré un tir de la soirée, mais il fallait que j’attaque le panier sur cette dernière possession. Merci à mon intérieur pour son “Gortat”. Ma main droite n’est pas ma meilleure, mais très content d’avoir réussi ce lay-up a-t-il souri.
Reflections on the Parisian Campaign
The victory marks a significant milestone for the club as it positions itself for permanent franchise status in the coming season. The current standing of 5 wins and 6 losses leaves them in 12th place, though the recent four-game streak shows improved competitive efficiency.
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“C’était un super match. On a mal géré la fin de match, mais on a trouvé un moyen de gagner en prolongations. Beaucoup de détermination, de courage, et des actions clutch de nos vétérains…” Lefèvre told EuroLeague TV.
Ntilikina echoed these sentiments, acknowledging the team’s internal errors during the high-stakes final minutes. “Quel match ! Fenerbahçe a haussé le niveau en seconde période, et on sentait que ça allait être serré au finish. Beaucoup d’erreurs, moi en premier, mais on est allés gagner en prolongations devant un public incroyable. Celle-ci fait vraiment du bien…” Ntilikina told EuroLeague TV.
I @thenadirhifi WINS IT IN PARIS IN OT! WHAT JUST HAPPENED, ABSOLUTE SCENES IN PARIS! pic.twitter.com/EpYAx7qwgy
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I @thenadirhifi WITH THE CROWD! A man of the people, @Accor_Arena is going WILD right now! #RivalrySeries pic.twitter.com/sroTiSDmT5
