The SIG Strasbourg traveled to Ekinox to face JL Bourg-en-Bresse in the 15th round of Betclic Élite. A highly anticipated duel between two teams in form and determined to continue their ascent in the standings. Bourg-en-Bresse, currently 2nd in the championship with a record of 10 wins and 4 losses, was in an exceptional period. The men of Frédéric Fauthoux were on a streak of 5 consecutive wins, including a performance of choice against LDLC Asvel. Their collective game was solid, but the challenge against the SIG Strasbourg was a real test to confirm their status as contenders for the top spots. On the other hand, the SIG Strasbourg, 6th with a record of 9 wins and 4 losses (with a match in arrears), remained on a positive dynamic despite two defeats against the ogres Monaco and LDLC Asvel. The formation of Jānis Gailītis had managed to recover by chaining important victories, but the objective was to remain in the top of the standings. This trip to Bourg-en-Bresse was therefore an opportunity for the Strasbourgeois to continue to measure themselves against the best teams in the championship while consolidating their place among the most performing clubs in Betclic Élite. Despite the absences of N'Doye and Keene, the SIG Strasbourg ultimately managed to win 77-80 thanks to a surreal money-time. The SIG Strasbourg proved that they could rival the best formations in the championship, despite the absences of N'Doye and Keene. The group of Jānis Gailītis mastered the key moments of the match to stay in the running until the end. Bourg-en-Bresse, strong in their series of wins, was determined to confirm their status as a serious candidate for the podium. The team of Adam Mokoka and his teammates had to find solutions to outsmart the Strasbourg team and continue to benefit from their positive dynamic. The SIG Strasbourg, although on the road, was a formidable opponent, but a home win would give the men of Freddy Fauthoux the opportunity to narrow the gap with their pursuers and confirm their position as runners-up. The match started perfectly well for the SIGmen who made many defensive stops. In attack, the Strasbourgeois were clumsy in this opening, but they compensated with a huge offensive rebound activity. Mike Davis Jr planted the first banderille before being imitated by Gabe Brown. The match was disputed mainly on the perimeter. The two teams experienced great difficulties on placed attack. Bourg-en-Bresse placed the first run with a 6-0 to wake up Ekinox (8-5, 5'). Offensively, everything was difficult for the Alsaciens. The locals held their duels perfectly and the teammates of Nelly Joseph found only solutions in isolation. To make matters worse, the men of Jānis Gailītis gave away many easy points on the line of the shooters (20-12, 8'). In the absence of Marcus Keene, it was Mike Davis Jr who took over.