Bourg-en-Bresse lost to the wire on Sunday in a late shock in Paris (84-80) and lost its third place in the Basketball Elite to Asvel, winner at the buzzer of Saint-Quentin (79-77), while Le Portel qualified for its first play-offs since 2017.

The Bressans (22 victories in 31 matches), fourth with a success and a match behind the Villeurbannais, led by 10 units (52-42) at half-time against their executioner in the Eurocup final, there two weeks ago.

Despite Zacharie Risacher’s 18 points, they ended up losing in the last minute against Nadir Hifi’s partners (17 pts and 5 assists), who scored a 22nd victory in a row in all competitions.

The Parisians (24 wins in 31 matches) have a victory in advance (and a match in less) over Asvel, who tamed Saint-Quentin (7th) with a siren shot from Paris Lee.

Le Portel, for its part, qualified for its first play-offs since 2017 after its home victory against Le Mans (85-76), which probably played its last card.