SIG Strasbourg entered the Betclic Élite playoffs with the ambition to upset the hierarchy but suffered a heavy 95-64 defeat against Paris Basketball. The Strasbourg team, finishing the regular season in eighth place with a record of 17 wins and 13 losses, faced a Paris squad in top form, having finished first with 22 wins. Despite securing their playoff qualification with a crucial victory over Chalon-sur-Saône, SIG Strasbourg struggled to control the pace of the game. In the first quarter, Strasbourg players missed several easy baskets, allowing Paris to impose its fast-paced game. Julius Thomas opted for a zone defense, but it was not enough to disrupt the Parisian attack. The Strasbourg team needed to display great defensive discipline to compete. Paris Basketball quickly took the lead, looking to confirm its status as the favorite. SIG Strasbourg must now regroup for upcoming games and work on its defense to limit turnovers and control the tempo.