By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Losing two games ago against AS Monaco in the latest EuroLeague French derby, ASVEL couldn’t bounce back in the LNB after a roller-coaster game against SIG Strasbourg, losing 82-80.
Leading by three (78-75) entering the last minute of the encounter, ASVEL was first recovered and overcome by Leo Cavaliere before regaining the lead a few seconds later with Youssoupha Fall at the line. However, Tyrus McGee came up clutch with a three-pointer off the backboard to win it.
The game-winning guard ended with 16 points, while Leo Cavaliere finished with the team’s highest-scoring performance at 20 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 10/12 from the field. The former ASVEL player Boris Dallo contributed with 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists.
On the losing side, DeShaun Thomas led with 17 points, followed by Youssoupha Fall’s double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds.
Newly promoted Saint-Quentin surprised AS Monaco
Another game was decided at the last second, as Saint-Quentin pulled the upset to overcome the odds against AS Monaco, which is currently fighting for the home-court advantage in the EuroLeague Playoffs.
The newly promoted French side prevailed 71-69 thanks to William Pfister’s clutch layup at the buzzer. Nate Johnson had 17 points and 5 rebounds for his team in the win against the reigning champions.
AS Monaco, which didn’t have Mike James on board for this game, saw Elie Okobo ending with a 19-point losing effort; Alpha Diallo followed with one of his usual all-around performances with 8 points, 6 boards, and 3 assists. Sasa Obradovic’s team stays on top with a 24-3 record.
LNB Round 27:
CSP Limoges – Chalon 107-88
ADA Blois – Le Mans 78-80
Roanne – Boulogne-Levallois 105-93
SIG Strasbourg – ASVEL 82-80
Nancy – Cholet 77-85
Saint-Quentin – AS Monaco Basket 71-69
Gravelines – Le Portel (31/03 at 16:30 CET)
JL Bourg-en-Bresse – JDA Dijon (31/03 at 19:00 CET)
Paris Basketball – Nanterre (31/03 at 19:00 CET)
Standings: AS Monaco 48 (24-3), Paris Basketball 38 (19-7), ASVEL 38 (19-8), JL Bourg-en-Bresse 36 (18-8), Nanterre 34 (17-9)…
PHOTO CREDIT: Basketball Champions League