Asvel defeated Paris 98:93 on their home court, ending Paris’ 10-game winning streak in EuroLeague Round 15.
Asvel could not count on the long-term injured Edwin Jackson for this game, while the visiting team was fully complete.
Neither team was able to create a lead in the first quarter, with tough basketball being played, and Paris led 24:22 after the first ten minutes. However, Asvel played much better defense in the second quarter. Theo Maledon and Nando De Colo stepped up, and the home team went into halftime with a 49:40 lead.
As has been the case all season, Paris did not give up. Nadir Hifi found his rhythm, hitting several three-pointers, and Paris made a comeback. Neal Sako and Mbaye Ndiaye also played very well, managing to keep Asvel somewhat in the game. With ten minutes remaining, the score was 72-71 in favor of the team coached by Pierric Poupet.
The game was completely unpredictable, with Asvel managing to stay in the lead throughout the entire match. Theo Maledon and Mbaye Ndiaye hit crucial three-pointers, giving the home team a 92:85 advantage. The home team comfortably maintained their lead until the end and broke Paris’ ten-game winning streak.
The home team was led to victory by Theo Maledon with 22 points, while Mbaye Ndiaye followed closely with 19 points. Neal Sako added 14 points, and Nando De Colo contributed 12 points.
For Paris, the top scorer was T.J. Shorts with 29 points, while Nadir Hifi added 20 points.
In the next round, Paris will host Real Madrid, while Asvel will visit Partizan.
ASVEL – PARIS 98:93 (22:24, 27:16, 23:31, 26:22)
Venue: Astroballe, Lyon
Referees: Carmelo Paternico, Gytis Vilius, Leandro Lezcano
Asvel: Harrison 5, Lee 1, Maledon 22, Lauvergne 4, Ajinca 6, De Colo 12, Sako 14, Robertson 8, Lighty 7, Ndiaye 19, Black, Sissoko.
Paris: Shorts 29, Malcolm 3, Hifi 20, Ward 9, Cavaliere 4, Sy 8, Herrera, Kratzer, Lo 5, Hayes 8, Jantunen 4, Ouattara 3.
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