PARIS (Interstat) — Metropole Basket defeated Fos Provence 79-69 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in a French NM1 game. Metropole led 25-20 after the first quarter, 36-34 at halftime and 59-51 after three quarters. Metropole shot 31 of 67 from the floor, 7 of 18 from three-point range and 10 of 18 from the free-throw line. Fos shot 24 of 60, 4 of 19 from three and 17 of 23 from the line. Metropole held a 41-29 rebounding edge and forced 18 turnovers while committing 16. Forest Keziah led Metropole with 18 points. Ousmane Kaba added eight points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Willian Marieanais paced Fos with 12 points and five rebounds. Metropole improved to 27-15; Fos dropped to 26-14. Both teams return to action Friday, May 8, with Metropole visiting Mulhouse and Fos hosting Lorient.