Real Madrid, which dominates the Euroleague regular season, had no difficulty in defeating Asvel (86-79) on Thursday at home during the 25th day. If the Madrilenians won by an honorable margin, they nevertheless had control over the match. Real had up to 18 points ahead (55-37, 24th).
For this match, the Spanish team was without Sergio Llull (foot injury) and Edy Tavares (ankle). For its part, Asvel played without Nando De Colo (calf), Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot (adductors) and Joffrey Lauvergne (back).
At the end of the first quarter, Madrid had already escaped a little (24-18, 10th). But Asvel was able to come back to the score (33-31, 15th). At the break, however, Real had started the lead (45-35) that it would have in the second half. If the Villeurbannais then reduced their delay to eight points (56-48, 28th), it was to better see the Spaniards move away again, subsequently.
Euroleague points record for Yabusele
It is a Frenchman who shone the most in the ranks of Real Madrid. Guerschon Yabusele actually scored 26 points (7/9 on the shoot including 1/1 from three points), including 13 in the second quarter alone. This is his record for points in the Euroleague.
Vincent Poirier scored eight points, grabbed five rebounds and made four blocks in 23 minutes on the floor. Fabien Causeur played little (seven minutes), leaving the score sheet blank.
For Asvel, Paris Lee was the most efficient with 23 points (9/14 including 1/6 from three points). Mike Scott, for his part, scored 18 points. In the standings, Asvel remains penultimate, ahead of Alba Berlin, also beaten on Thursday (81-66 at home against Valencia).
