Let's take advantage of this lovely month of November for French basketball. After achieving a 3/3 in the EuroLeague for the first time since 1997 during the 10th day, the French clubs did it again two weeks later. To the victories of Paris against Virtus Bologna and Monaco against Panathinaikos, we added that of ASVEL against Anadolu Efes this Friday, November 29 (97-82)!
29 points to 5 in 10 minutes: the incredible ASVEL series to make the difference!
With the return of almost all of its executives, with the exception of Edwin Jackson, ASVEL was able for the first time in several weeks to finally fight on equal terms in the EuroLeague. Despite everything, the first period was to the advantage of Anadolu Efes (47-55), even without its best player Shane Larkin. This was before the thunderous awakening of Pierric Poupet's team. With its enormous heart from the start of the season, Villeurbanne overturned the Istanbul table in the last quarter of an hour of the game.
Indeed, the Décines arena was able to witness an impressive end to the match from its protégés, who inflicted a series of 29 points to 5 between the 26th and 35th minutes, increasing the score from 61-66 at 90-71. An incredible series for ASVEL in which its two experienced players, Joffrey Lauvergne (18 points at 9/11 on shots) and Nando De Colo (17 points on 6/9 shots, 4 assists), participated greatly. The return of Paris Lee in the lead (8 points and 4 assists) was also a saving grace alongside Theo Maledon (17 points on 5/10 shooting, 4 rebounds and 7 assists). The lovely performances of the French Rodrigue Beaubois (20 points at 7/9 on shots) and Vincent Poirier (10 points on 4/8 shots, 3 rebounds and 3 assists) were not enough for the Istanbul club.
Thus, ASVEL perfectly paid tribute to its captain Charles Kahudi, author of his 500th appearance in the Villeurbanne jersey, by showing character to win against Anadolu Efes. The Lyon team thus acquired its 4th victory of the season, thus slightly distancing the last two in the standings, Alba Berlin and Virtus Bologna.
