The clash between Asvel and Bayern Munich in the Euroleague was rich in intensity and twists and turns. Summary and decryption of this spectacular meeting…
This Friday evening, basketball fans had their eyes glued to the clash between Asvel and Bayern Munich in the Euroleague. A match that promised to be intense and contested between these two flagship teams of European basketball. And the show was there!
A tight start to the match
From the start of the meeting, the tension was palpable on the floor. The two teams went blow for blow, leaving no respite for the opponent. On the Asvel side, it’s the French international Theo Maledon who set the tone, quickly scoring 4 points and distributing an assist. Opposite, Bayern could count on its star player Devin Bookerauthor of 5 points in this first quarter.
Unbreathable money time
But it was in the money time that this match changed. While the score was 79-78 in favor of Asvel 2 minutes from the end, Bayern was able to tighten its defense and take advantage of Villeurbanne's lost balls. A winning basket from Booker 30 seconds from the buzzer finally sealed the fate of the match.
Close-up of player statistics
Beyond the result, it is interesting to look at the individual performances of the players. At Asvel, Théo Maledon finished with 16 points, 4 assists and 2 interceptions, confirming his status as team leader. His teammate Marcos Knight was also valuable with 13 points and 7 rebounds.
On the Bayern side, Devin Booker assumed his role as a franchise player with 25 points at 52% shooting success. Lithuanian pivot Jonas Valanciunas also weighed in in the paint with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
We had a good match overall but we lacked a little lucidity in the final minutes. We will have to learn from this defeat and continue to work.
TJ Parker, Asvel coach
Lessons to be learned
Beyond the disappointment of defeat, Asvel can rely on several reasons for satisfaction. The team showed great things collectively and certain players confirmed their growth. It will be necessary to erase the details which made the difference, such as these few avoidable lost balloons.
Bayern, for their part, have proven that they will have to be reckoned with this season in the Euroleague. Solid defensively and with individuals capable of making the difference like Booker, the German team has the weapons to play spoilsport.
Other results of the evening
In the other matches of the Euroleague evening, FC Barcelona lost 95-74 on the floor of Olympiakos in a spectacular match. Real Madrid won painfully 79-78 against Tel Aviv. Efes Istanbul dominated Alba Berlin 86-70.
The championship is still long but the dynamics are starting to take shape. See you next week for a new round of Euroleague which promises to be exciting!
