Asvel bounced back to the winning column after their loss to Alba by securing a victory against Cholet with a scoreline of 100-95 on their home court.
The change in coaching staff seems to have brought positive changes for the French team. Apart from the setback against Alba, Asvel has shown notable improvement recently. In the match against Cholet, they demonstrated high-quality offensive play, although the defense was not at its best.
The first half was closely contested, with both teams taking turns in the lead, resulting in a 47-47 score at halftime. The close battle continued into the third quarter, where the home team struggled to pull away.
The pivotal moment came in the fourth quarter where the visitors struggled to find a solution for Youssoupha Fall, who delivered one of his best performances. The towering center dominated the paint on both ends, propelling Asvel to a crucial victory.
Fall emerged as the leading scorer for the victorious team, contributing 23 points, while Paris Lee added 15. On the opposing side, Emmanuel Nzekwesi stood out with 23 points.
With this win, Asvel currently holds the third position in LNB Pro A with 13 victories and five losses, while Cholet sits in the eighth position with nine wins and 10 losses.