ASVEL Stuns Partizan in Lyon, 95-88
LYON, France - ASVEL Villeurbanne delivered a major upset Friday night, defeating Partizan Mozzarski Belgrade 95-88 in a EuroLeague matchup. The victory halts Partizan’s momentum adn bolsters ASVEL’s position in the competitive league standings.
The game saw a dominant performance from ASVEL, fueled by strong offensive contributions and a stifling defense that limited Partizan’s typically potent attack. This result underscores the unpredictable nature of the EuroLeague, where home-court advantage and team chemistry can swing outcomes. The win is especially significant for ASVEL as they strive to secure a playoff berth in the increasingly tight EuroLeague table.
Kevin Punter led the Catalans to victory with 17 points and 13 efficiency points, supported by Will Clyburn (13 points) and Jan Vesely (12 points). For virtus Bologna (5-6), Matt Morgan stood out with 17 points and 15 assists, alongside Karim Jallow and Carsen Edwards, both scoring 13 points.
Elsewhere in EuroLeague action, Olimpia Milan (6-5) narrowly defeated Olympiakos Piraeus (7-4) 88-87 in a dramatic contest. Prior to the game, Olympiakos displayed a touching tribute to Keenan Evans, who recently experienced a personal tragedy, wearing warm-up jerseys with Evans’ name and number. Aleksandar Peters led Olympiakos with 27 points, while Quinton Ellis paced Milan with 16.
Barcelona: K. Punteris 17, W. Clyburnas 13, J. Vesely 12, T. Shengelia and N.Laprovittola 10 each.
Virtus: M Morgan 17, K Jallow, C Edwards 13 each, MR Diouf 11.
olympiakos: A. petersas 27,T. Dorsey 25,E. Fournier 10, N. Milutinovas 9.
“Olympiad”: Q. Ellisas 16, A. Brooksas 15, D. Bookeris 13, B. Dunstonas 10,L. bolmaro 9.
