Wembanyama makes crucial plays, but Boulogne-Leavallois suffer last-second upset / News - Basketnews.com

Victor Wembanyama's 20 points weren't enough for 2nd-placed Boulogne-Levallois who saw Blois get away with a big home win.

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Victor Wembanyamawasn't as impressive as he usual, and although he made some crucial plays, he didn't manage to lead Boulogne-Levallois (14-6) to another domestic win that would allow it to climb to the top of the LNB standings.

The squad coache by Vincent Collet fell victim to next-to-bottom-placed Blois (7-13), suffering a narrow 77-78 loss (21-17, 22-25, 17-25, 17-21) on the road.

Robert Johnson put the hosts up 73-72 with 1'18'' left. Wembanyama responded with a dunk and a foul to put his side up 75-73. Her then converted a couple of free throws to make it 73-77 and seal the guests' win.

However, the hosts had the final say. Amadou Sow sank two free throws (75-77), before Devante Jones lost the ball and Tyren Johnson scored the game-winning 3-point shot for Blois.

Justin James and Wembanyama were unable to change the situation in Metropolitans' favor, as they both turned the ball over in the closing seconds.

Wembanyama finished with 20 points but with poor shooting percentages, including 0/4 from beyond the arc, while Amadou Sow and Robert Johnson scored 25 and 15 points respectively for the winning side.

Boulogne-Levallois: Victor Wembanyama 20 (7/17 FG, 0/4 3PT SHOTS, 6/7 FT, 8 REB, 6 AST, 24 PIR), Steeve ho You Fat 15 (7/13 FG, 5 REB), Lahaou Konate 12 (5/9 FG, 7 REB).

Blois: Amadou Sow 25 (9/16 FG, 4/4 FT, 8 REB), Robert Johnson 15 (9/16 FG, 3 REB), Thomas Cornely 14 (6/9 FG, 3 REB, 7 AST).

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