A fresh basketball test is coming into view as Nanterre 92 lines up opposite Gravelines Dunkerque. There's real importance attached to this result in Pro A, with the opening tip arriving
Across France, the sport keeps a loyal and engaged following, framing the wider backdrop to this meeting.
Ball movement and floor spacing may well define the opening stretch. How each side handles the opening quarter may shape the rhythm of the rest of the contest. Whose bench unit supplies the bigger scoring lift? How might half-court defensive schemes adjust as the game progresses?
Both teams appear capable of keeping this one tight. Will turnovers end up costly for either team? Fans can track Basketball in-game progress and highlights as the action continues.
The victory of Nanterre 92: 1.26
The victory of Gravelines Dunkerque: 4.07