Villeurbanne were dominated by Panathinaikos and their duo Nemanja Nedovic and Georgios Papagiannis, losing 88 to 71, Wednesday night in Athens for the account of the 19th day of the Euroleague of basketball, recording their 13th loss of the season.
TJ Parker’s players have won only five times since the start of the season, one less than their opponents of the evening. Only Khimki Moscow has a worse record, with only two wins on the clock.
Asvel remained in contact with the Greeks for the next two quarters, but gave in in the last, for a very severe final gap of 17 points. Only positive point, Villeurbanne retains the direct point difference with Pana, thanks to its clear victory in the first leg (97-73).
The French team will remain in Athens, since Asvel faces Olympiakos on Friday, who are fighting for a place in the Top 8 of the Euroleague at the end of the regular season on behalf of the 20th day.
The Rhone club will then receive the Piraeus club in its Astroballe, Tuesday, in a match late for the 10th day.
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