In their room, Les Lyonnais were keen to reconnect with victory in the Euroleague. Despite the good week in the French championship, TJ Parker’s team lost against Panathinaikos Athens (82-86).
Remaining on 7 consecutive defeats in the Euroleague, Asvel (17th) had the opportunity to return to a victory for their evening opponent, the Panathinaïoks of Athens (16th). Tj Parker’s men started the match well under the impetus of their pivot, Youssoupha Fall, who scored 8 of his 13 points in the first quarter.
A fatal address
Led by 6 points at the start of the second quarter, the Greeks will accelerate by inflicting a 32-17 in 10 minutes, in particular thanks to an incredible shooting skill (14/19, 73.7%). In the second half, the Asvel players will only close in on the score, without ever taking control of the match. The two former players of the Monegasque formation, Paris Lee and Dwayne Bacon, authors of 14 and 13 points, are largely responsible for the victory of Panathinaikos, well supported by Derrick Williams, scoring 13 points and placing a big dunk on the counterattack .
An eighth loss in a row for Nando de Colo’s teammates, who must now move on and focus on the national titles in which they are still in contention. And this from this weekend, in Trélazé, to hope to pocket a ticket for the final of the Coupe de France.
Marius GERHARDS
