Tremont Waters scored 26 points on Friday but LDLC ASVEL dropped a 91-95 decision to Besiktas at the LDLC Arena, suffering its seventh loss in 11 EuroLeague matches.
The opening possession began with a lost ball before the team corrected course with two turnovers by the end of the first quarter, while Waters opened the scoring for the hosts by sending Dotson away on a three-point cross.
The defeat marked a second European setback for Tony Parker’s squad, falling short after a frustrating loss to Bayern Munich the previous week, according to Sports – Orange. The French club now sits 15th in the standings, sharing an identical prior record of four wins and six losses with Besiktas, another team in the race for the play-in.
« Vous avez tout dit, c’est une défaite difficile, » said Tony Parker, head coach, according to EuroLeague TV, as reported by BeBasket.
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ASVEL initially seized momentum after a tight opening quarter that featured a 13-13 tie after matching three-point exchanges from Waters and Wilbekin alongside answers between Dotson and Besson.
Despite allowing second-chance opportunities that kept Besiktas close at 28-25 after ten minutes, the hosts built a nine-point advantage by halftime at 52-43 following a six-point surge capped by Both Gach and a final basket from Hugo Besson. David Lighty extended the margin to double digits early in the third period, putting the hosts ahead 61-51.
Besiktas mounted a response behind Scottie Wilbekin, who finished with 16 points, and Wenyen Gabriel, who contributed 15 points and six rebounds.
The Turkish side utilized a decisive 8-0 scoring run in the final quarter to erase the deficit and take control with under seven minutes remaining, aided by a 14-2 overall fourth-quarter push from the visitors, supported by fans who traveled to the LDLC Arena, and strong contributions from ex-NBAers including Eugene Omoruyi, who recorded a 23 efficiency rating, and David DeJulius with 15 points and six assists.
« Un tout autre visage en seconde période, » said the Besiktas head coach, describing his team’s second-half performance as reported by BeBasket.
Joel Bolomboy left the game in the third quarter after absorbing a headbutt from Gabriel that raised concerns over a broken nose, while veteran guard Patty Mills sustained cuts above his eye and eyebrow during a scramble in the closing minutes, finishing the match with 13 points.
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The team also welcomed Mathis Dossou-Yovo making his debut under his new colors after a two-month injury layoff, with the former Nanterre center scoring his first basket at the end of the opening period to finish with five points, three rebounds, and two assists in 13 minutes of play.
Despite a late three-pointer by Gach that narrowed the gap to 91-92 with 30 seconds remaining, Wilbekin sealed the outcome with a final perimeter shot for Besiktas.
ASVEL prepares for a demanding two-game road trip to Istanbul next week.
Mathieu Warnier reported the final score of 91-95 on Friday, November 13, 2026, for Media365.
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