In the EuroLeague Round 22nd, Virtus Bologna secured a routine win over Asvel in Italy with the score 73:63.
Virtus Bologna did not have Devontae Cacok, Ognjen Dobric and Tornike Shengelia in the roster due to injuries. At Asvel, Nando De Colo was absent for the same reason.
In the second half, Asvel continued with a strong game, and in the third quarter, Poupet’s team could sense win. However, in the final quarter, Luca Banchi’s team played a phenomenal defense, concluding that part of the game with a score of 28:9. Marco Belinelli, in crucial moments when the game was hanging in the balance, scored eight consecutive points, including two three-pointers, and thus turned the game around.
For Virtus, the standout performances came from Daniel Hackett who had 19 points and Marco Belinelli with 18 points. For Asvel, the top scorers were Youssoupha Fall with 14 points and 12 rebounds and Paris Lee with 14 points and 12 assists. Final score was 73:63 for Virtus.
In the EuroLeague Round 23rd, Virtus will be visiting Fenerbahce. Asvel will be playing against Bayern Munich at the BMW Park.
VIRTUS – ASVEL 73:63 (19:10, 8:22, 18:22, 28:9)
Arena: Virtus Segafredo Arena, Bologna
Referees: Peruga, Peerandi, Silva
Virtus: Cordinier 12, Lundberg 6, Belinelli 18, Pajola 3, Mascolo 0, Lomazs 0, Shengelia, Hackett 19, Polonara 2, Zizic 0, Dunston 4, Abass 0, Mickey 9
Asvel: Scott 2, Lee 14, Kahudi, Lauvergne 9, Luwawu-Cabarrot 7, Dallo, Jackson 0, Egbunu, Fall 17, Lighty 2, Ndiaye 5, Yaacov 0, Thomas 7