A clash at the top of the Betclic Elite between Dijon and Asvel turned to the advantage of the Dijonnais in a one-sided match. A look back at the key moments of this flagship confrontation of French basketball…
The long-awaited clash between JDA Dijon and Asvel Lyon-Villeurbanne in the Betclic Elite championship kept all its promises this Sunday. In a one-sided encounter, the Dijonnais outclassed the Villeurbannais 92 to 71, inflicting a severe defeat on the latter. A look back at the highlights of this flagship French basketball match.
Dijon dominates head and shoulders
From the start of the match, the tone is set. The locals, carried by their enthusiastic public, impose a frantic pace. At the forefront, the German interior Christian Sengfelder made the talk with 28 points including a very solid 8/9 at 2 points. Well supported by the Irishman Garry Hirovar and its 13 points and 5 assists, Dijon quickly widened the gap.
On the Asvel side, it’s all grimace soup. If the young Theo Maledonback from the NBA, is floating with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, his teammates are completely overwhelmed. Marcos Ajinca et Paul Leein particular, get through with a small 2/15 in cumulative shots.
The Villeurbannais sink in the 3rd quarter
Trailing 49-33 at halftime, Asvel hopes to react when they return from the locker room. Vain hope. TJ Parker’s men continue to be subjected to Dijon law and deliver a poor performance. The 3rd quarter turned into a nightmare with only 14 points scored.
Opposite, Dijon unfolds and delights its audience. Ivan Kamardin et Derrik Holston also stand out with 13 and 11 points respectively, increasing the score. The gap even reached 30 units at the start of the last quarter!
An end to the match for honor on the Asvel side
With this abysmal delay, the Rhone residents play for honor in the last 10 minutes. Shamar Harrison et Nando De Colountil then well muzzled, regained color and allowed their team to reduce the gap below 20 points. Too little, too late to hope to change the outcome of the game.
We didn’t exist tonight. Bravo to Dijon who gave us a lesson in combat and intensity. We will have to quickly remobilize.– TJ Parker, Asvel coach, speaking to Sport News.
Dijon consolidates its place, Asvel must bounce back
Thanks to this prestigious success, the JDA consolidates its position in the top 3 of the championship. An XXL performance which calls for others for a very ambitious club this season.
Asvel, for its part, has seen its series of victories come to a complete halt and will have to show a completely different face during the next rounds. The reception of the Portel in 3 days at the Astroballe will be closely scrutinized to gauge the reaction capacity of Théo Maledon’s teammates.
The keys to the match: intensity and skill
Beyond the clear result, this Dijon-Asvel match was a summary of combativeness and shooting success:
- 55% success for Dijon compared to only 36% for Asvel
- 40 rebounds to 28 in favor of the Dijonnais, including 14 offensive rebounds
- 7 interceptions for JDA against 4 for Asvel
- 24 faults caused by Dijon compared to only 10 by Villeurbanne
Figures which illustrate the clear domination of Nenad Markovic’s men on all levels. In addition to the offensive outlook, it is above all the physical commitment which made the difference with a Dijon team determined to deliver “its best match of the season” according to its coach.
And now ?
Following this demonstration, Dijon will try to confirm its status as a team in good form next week. A perilous journey awaits the Burgundians in Boulogne-Levallois.
For Asvel, the time has already come for remobilization. If the calendar seems more affordable on paper, we will have to quickly find momentum and fill the gaps seen this Sunday. Otherwise, the lead car will take off and the top 4 objective will move away.
One thing is certain, in basketball as in all high-level team sports, the dynamic can very quickly be reversed. It’s up to each team to chart their own path, without stumbling along the way. Answer in the coming weeks for the ambitious Dijonnais as for the futures of Asvel, showered but not yet sunk.
Opposite, Dijon unfolds and delights its audience. Ivan Kamardin et Derrik Holston also stand out with 13 and 11 points respectively, increasing the score. The gap even reached 30 units at the start of the last quarter!
An end to the match for honor on the Asvel side
With this abysmal delay, the Rhone residents play for honor in the last 10 minutes. Shamar Harrison et Nando De Colountil then well muzzled, regained color and allowed their team to reduce the gap below 20 points. Too little, too late to hope to change the outcome of the game.
We didn’t exist tonight. Bravo to Dijon who gave us a lesson in combat and intensity. We will have to quickly remobilize.– TJ Parker, Asvel coach, speaking to Sport News.
Dijon consolidates its place, Asvel must bounce back
Thanks to this prestigious success, the JDA consolidates its position in the top 3 of the championship. An XXL performance which calls for others for a very ambitious club this season.
Asvel, for its part, has seen its series of victories come to a complete halt and will have to show a completely different face during the next rounds. The reception of the Portel in 3 days at the Astroballe will be closely scrutinized to gauge the reaction capacity of Théo Maledon’s teammates.
The keys to the match: intensity and skill
Beyond the clear result, this Dijon-Asvel match was a summary of combativeness and shooting success:
- 55% success for Dijon compared to only 36% for Asvel
- 40 rebounds to 28 in favor of the Dijonnais, including 14 offensive rebounds
- 7 interceptions for JDA against 4 for Asvel
- 24 faults caused by Dijon compared to only 10 by Villeurbanne
Figures which illustrate the clear domination of Nenad Markovic’s men on all levels. In addition to the offensive outlook, it is above all the physical commitment which made the difference with a Dijon team determined to deliver “its best match of the season” according to its coach.
And now ?
Following this demonstration, Dijon will try to confirm its status as a team in good form next week. A perilous journey awaits the Burgundians in Boulogne-Levallois.
For Asvel, the time has already come for remobilization. If the calendar seems more affordable on paper, we will have to quickly find momentum and fill the gaps seen this Sunday. Otherwise, the lead car will take off and the top 4 objective will move away.
One thing is certain, in basketball as in all high-level team sports, the dynamic can very quickly be reversed. It’s up to each team to chart their own path, without stumbling along the way. Answer in the coming weeks for the ambitious Dijonnais as for the futures of Asvel, showered but not yet sunk.
