Competition details | |||
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Season | 2014–15 | ||
Games played | 56 | ||
Dates | September 10, 2014 – May 3, 2015 | ||
Final positions | |||
Champions | SIG Strasbourg (1st title) | ||
Runners-up | ESSM Le Portel | ||
Awards | |||
Final MVP | |||
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May 3, 2015 18:30 |
ESSM Le Portel | 74–87 | SIG Strasbourg |
Scoring by quarter: 19–20, 25–30, 16–17, 14–20 | ||
Pts: Donaldson 16 Rebs: Rochford 10 Asts:2 players 4 | Pts: Howard 16 Rebs: Howard 6 Asts: Diot 6 |
Le Portel | Strasbourg |
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