Thomas Klein carries Charleville-Mezieres past Orchies in overtime

How Charleville-Mezieres won in overtime at Orchies

Charleville-Mezieres won overtime 13-7 to beat Orchies 88-82, having edged the fourth quarter 21-19 to force the extra period. Thomas Klein, who played 41 minutes and scored 32, was their main weapon.

The hosts managed only 7 points in overtime, while the visitors kept scoring at the other end. Klein's 12/15 inside the arc gave Charleville-Mezieres a reliable option all night.

Orchies also paid for loose handling across the game. Mathias M'Madi scored 19 points but committed 7 turnovers, while Lucas Veraghe gave the ball away 4 times.

French NM1Phase 1 Journée 8 | BC Orchies - Charleville-Mézières | Match en Direct

The third quarter that set up the Charleville-Mezieres comeback

The third quarter swung momentum, as Charleville-Mezieres won it 17-14 to start reeling Orchies back in. That gave the visitors the platform to take the fourth quarter as well.

Orchies had started strongly, leading 23-18 after the first quarter before a 19-19 second period. Their 14 points in the third were their lowest quarter of regulation, and the gap began to close.

Thomas Klein's 32 points against Orchies

Thomas Klein carried Charleville-Mezieres with 32 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, finishing with a PIR of 35. He shot 12/15 from two, 2/8 from three and 2/3 at the line.

Klein ranks 25th in the league by TeamKeys Rating, and this all-round night fitted that standing. He also turned the ball over only 2 times in 41 minutes.

Support came from the bench and the frontcourt. Pierre-Baptiste Kieger hit 6/10 from three for 18 points, above his season average of 9.6, while Mario Tonji added 11 points and 8 rebounds.

Best players of the game

Player	Points	PIR
Thomas Klein (Charleville-Mezieres)	32	35
Mounir Bernaoui (Orchies)	20	23
Mario Tonji (Charleville-Mezieres)	11	15
Pierre-Baptiste Kieger (Charleville-Mezieres)	18	15
Abdoulaye Sy (Orchies)	10	12
Mathias M'Madi (Orchies)	19	10

What the result means for Orchies and Charleville-Mezieres

The win lifts Charleville-Mezieres to 3-4 in 18th place, level on record with Orchies, who sit 15th of 26. Both teams remain well behind leaders Loon Plage at 7-1.

Orchies can take something from Mounir Bernaoui, who scored 20 points with 9 rebounds and no turnovers. Their next test is Saint Chamond NM1 on 31 October, a side 4th at 5-2.

Charleville-Mezieres list Centre Federal Du Basket-Ball as their next opponent. Tonji, ranked 5th in the league by TeamKeys Rating, gives them another anchor beside Klein.