Paris Basketball Suffers Fourth Straight EuroLeague Loss Against Barcelona
Despite setting a French attendance record, Paris Basketball's struggles continue with a 90-79 home defeat to Barcelona, dropping them to fourth in the standings.
- Paris Basketball lost 90-79 to FC Barcelona on January 3, marking their fourth consecutive EuroLeague defeat and slipping to fourth place in the standings.
- The match, held at the Accor Arena, set a record for the highest attendance at a EuroLeague game involving a French team, with 16,203 spectators in attendance.
- Paris' offensive struggles were apparent, with key players like Nadir Hifi and TJ Shorts unable to deliver their usual performances, and the team dominated in rebounding by Barcelona.
- The team is facing challenges from fatigue, a demanding schedule, and opponents adapting to their previously surprising play style, which contributed to their recent decline after a strong autumn run.
- Head coach Tiago Splitter and players emphasized the need for adjustments and resilience as they prepare for a packed schedule, including domestic and EuroLeague matches in the coming weeks.
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