Pau-Lacq-Orthez secured promotion back to Betclic Elite by defeating Poitiers 86-73 in Game 3 of the ELITE 2 Finals on June 18, 2026, ending three painful years in the lower division for one of French basketball's most storied clubs.
ByJulien Burke-
Pau-Lacq-Orthez: Roster, Stats & News
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