Valencia recorded a win on the road against Asvel in the 13th round of the EuroLeague. They triumphed with a score of 78:55, securing their seventh win, while Asvel remained at two victories.
Valencia achieved a convincing victory in their visit to France. The home team significantly faltered in the second half, scoring only 22 points, making it unrealistic to expect a triumph.
Semi Ojeleye led the visitors with 16 points, Chiris Jones contributed 14, and Josep Puerto and Brandon Davies each added eight points. In the home team, Joffrey Lauvergne was the top scorer with 13, and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot scored 12 points.
Asvel made a better start to the game, displaying determination among the home players. In the first quarter, they controlled the game and the score, played well in defense, and gained a five-point lead after 10 minutes of play.
The French team continued their strong performance into the second quarter, leading 28:22. However, the guests woke up, reversed the score, and, after Kassius Robertson‘s three-pointer, took the lead 31:30. They held a 35-33 advantage at halftime.
In the third quarter, Asvel managed to take their first lead at 41:39 after a mini-series. However, Valencia quickly regained the lead, especially through Brandon Davies. They didn’t relinquish the acquired lead and entered the final 10 minutes with a 53:41 advantage after the home team scored only eight points in the third quarter.
Valencia decisively broke the game at the beginning of the final quarter, establishing a double-digit lead at 56:43. They maintained their lead comfortably until the end, securing their second consecutive victory.
ASVEL – VALENCIA 55:78 ( 23:18, 10:17, 8:18,14:25 )
Arena: “LDLC Arena”, Lyon
Referees: Aliaga, Jovčić, Halliko
Asvel: Scott, Lee 7, Kahudi 4, Lauvergne 13, Luwawu-Cabarrot 12, Jackson , De Colo 9, Egbunu 2, Fall 4, Lighty 4, Ndiaye, Yaacov.
Valencia: Harper 6, Claver , Puerto 8, Reuvers 5, Pradila 8, Jones 14, Inglis 7, Jović 2, Toure 7, Robertson 5, Davies 8, Ojeleye 16.