The Paris Basketball suffered a narrow 96-98 defeat against ASVEL during the third round of the EuroLeague, despite a record-breaking scoring performance from Nadir at the adidas arena.
Early Dominance at the adidas arena
The match began with an immediate burst of intensity from the home side. Paris established an early advantage through three-point shooting from Seba and a powerful and-one play from Alize. Defensive pressure translated into transition lay-ups and steals, allowing Paris to control the opening quarter. Joel added another steal late in the first frame, helping the hosts secure a 21-14 lead after ten minutes of play, echoing strong starts seen earlier in the season against Partizan and Kaunas.
Mills and Crowder lead ASVEL to halftime lead
As the game progressed into the second quarter, the visiting Villeurbanne squad found their offensive rhythm. Led by the NBA tandem of Mills – Crowder, ASVEL chipped away at the deficit. Paris countered with perimeter shooting from Tyson and Seba, but the visitors managed to edge ahead before halftime, claiming a 43-46 lead as both teams traded high-percentage shots from beyond the arc.
Nadir sets career scoring record as Paris leads
The second half opened with a swift three-pointer from TJ, immediately igniting the crowd. Nadir surpassed the 20-point threshold with long-range baskets and mid-range jumpers, eventually setting a new personal career-scoring record in EuroLeague play from the free-throw line. The contest evolved into a tight possession game where neither side led by more than two possessions. Tyson caught fire off screen-and-roll plays, converting multiple catch-and-shoot jumpers. Joel punctuated the quarter with a buzzer-beating three-pointer from the logo, putting Paris ahead 77-74 entering the final period.
Late ASVEL surge seals victory over Paris Basketball
Throughout the fourth quarter, Paris maintained a narrow edge. However, a late offensive surge by the visitors in the final seconds overturned the lead. ASVEL capitalized on a fatal acceleration to seal the 96-98 victory. Paris Basketball returns to competition on Sunday for a fixture against Strasbourg.
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