Asvel missed a potential first home victory in the Euroleague. The day after the correction suffered by Monaco against Real Madrid (91-73), Thursday, the second French club entered in the European competition was also beaten, at home by Vitoria (81-88), during the 9th day.
Two days after their victory in Berlin (68-73), the Lyonnais, without Nando De Colo (hit in the thigh), started the first quarter strong, skillful and solid (30-20 at the end of the first quarter), before sink defensively and see the Basques carried by the untenable duo Markus Howard (14 points at half-time) and Chima Moneke (19 points and 13 rebounds), return to the score just before the break (45-40 at 17′ then 49 -42 at halftime).
Luwawu-Cabarrot and Lauvergne spark an awakening
Markus Howard then continued his offensive festival (35 points in total, 8/13 at 3 pts) to go in front (58-59, 26th), allowing Vitoria to nibble a small lead (65-73, 30th) when the Lyon coach, Pozzecco, was sent off in the 29th minute following a second technical foul and Youssoupha Fall was quickly slowed down by the fouls (4).
Asvel tried to wake up in the last quarter, under the leadership of Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot (10 points and 8 assists), Joeffrey Lauvergne (16 pts and 9 rebounds) and a good tap from Charles Kahudi (73-76 , 35th). But the current 3rd in the French Championship was unable to find solutions in the final minutes and suffered a 7th defeat in the Euroleague.
Asvel will face Cholet on Sunday in Betclic Elite and then Bayern, Thursday November 23, during the next Euroleague match while its evening opponent, Vitoria, will continue next week against the other French European club: Monaco, Friday November 24.
2023-11-17 21:16:13
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