Asvel suffered a defeat in the LNB Pro A as Chalon defeated them after overtime by 88:87 in the 25th round.
It was clear from the start how tough of a challenge Asvel was facing. The first half saw a double-digit number of lead changes, as Chalon never gave up. Just when it seemed like Asvel would pave the way to win with an 8:0 run at the start of the second half, an unexpected turnaround occurred.
The last quarter offered four lead changes and a tied score on four occasions. Chalon had possession with less than ten seconds left in regulation, and after a phenomenal play, Kaleb Wesson slammed home to send the game to overtime. Asvel failed to capitalize on the remaining time, leading to overtime. Although they took the lead 87:86 in overtime, it seemed like the EuroLeague team would secure the win, but Antoine Eito had different plans.
The victory for Chalon was largely attributed to Lionel Gaudoux, who scored 20 points along with five rebounds. Dirk Williams contributed 19 points, while the hero Eito added 13 points and nine assists. In the losing effort, Youssoupha Fall recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Following this defeat, Asvel holds a record of 18 wins and 7 losses, placing them second in the LNB Pro A standings. Chalon secured their tenth win of the season against 17 losses.