They couldn't miss this.
The day after their success against Lille at the Parc des Princes (3-1), Ousmane Dembélé and Randal Kolo Muani took their place on the edge of the brand new floor of the beautiful Adidas Arena, inaugurated this Sunday evening.
The PSG attackers witnessed the convincing victory of Paris Basket in front of Saint-Quentin (87-65) for the first match in the history of the capital club in this room.
The European handball champions, Nikola Karabatic and Elohim Prandi, the rugby player from Racing 92 and the Blues Cameron Woki, the artist Mister V, the boxer Estelle Mossely, the former Prime Minister Lionel Jospin and the mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo were also present in an evening concluded with a showcase by rapper Zola.
SportParis (18th century), February 11, 2024South Africa-Ireland Inauguration match of the Adidas Arena (multipurpose and modular hall, with 8,000 seats for sporting events and 9,000 seats for concerts-shows) Paris Basket - Saint-QuentinPhoto LP / Fred Dugit Dembele LP / Fred Dugit
Paris Basket quickly took the lead for this 23rd day of the championship, led by Tyson Ward's first three-point successes.
The locals had a 10-point lead after the first quarter (24-14).
Carried by its pivot, Dominik Olejniczak (12 points in the first period), Saint-Quentin recovered before the break (45-39).
“The important thing is to leave with a victory for this first,” said Amara Sy, sports director of Paris Basket at half-time on RTL.
A message heard even on the floor by Tyson Ward and the rest of the gang, including Bandja Sy, Amara's little brother, is part of.
Despite a Saint-Quentin team that was eye-catching in the 3rd quarter, Paris was able to keep control and even take a big lead (87-65).
Nadir Hifi (15 points, 5/14 on shots), showman of the group and co-holder of the record for points scored in an All Star Game since the end of December (44 units), essentially contributed his share at the end of the game.
Driven by its audience, including a noisy kop of around a hundred members (8,000 people in the Adidas Arena, sold out), the capital club succeeded in its premiere.
The “Thank you Paris” chants are well deserved.