Nanterre 92 perfectly launched their Betclic ÉLITE playoffs on Monday night at the Palais des Sports Maurice-Thorez. Against Le Mans, Julien Mahé's men quickly imposed their rhythm to secure a convincing victory in this first playoff quarterfinal, finishing with a score of 90-74. This win gives them the opportunity to confirm their qualification for the semifinals as early as Wednesday at the Antarès court. Even before the tip-off, the evening had a festive atmosphere, with Julien Mahé being crowned Coach of the Year and Hugo Yimga-Moukouri named Best Young Player. The first quarter set the tone, with Nanterre quickly taking a significant lead of 26-15. Despite a response from MSB, the home team managed to maintain control throughout the game. Donta Scott finished as MVP with 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Paul Lacombe added 13 points in just 10 minutes. Nanterre 92 dominated the match with a 56.7% shooting percentage on two-point attempts and 24 assists, leading for 37 of the 40 minutes.