The Villeurbannais beat the Parisians this Tuesday evening (86-77) and lead two victories to one. They will qualify for the final if they win again at home on Thursday.
Asvel leads two victories to one in the semi-finals of the French basketball championship after beating Paris (86-77) on Tuesday at home.
The Villeurbannais, who regained home advantage by winning in the capital on Saturday (89-85), will qualify for the final if they win again at home on Thursday. Asvel recorded the return from injury of Nando De Colo, after more than a month of absence.
The Blues point guard only played 11 minutes (for six points scored) and left the light to Paris Lee (27 pts at 6/7 behind the arc).
The American leader, with a winning shot, notably gave Villeurbanne a seven-point lead at the end of a 10-0 lead 4 minutes 30 seconds from the end, after putting them back in front in the third quarter by two long distance banderillas. And at the very end of the match, he was decisive in defense, serving for example Mbaye Ndiaye for the winning dunk after intercepting the ball (82-75 with just over a minute to go).
The Parisians, who had started the match with a bang (30-18 after the first quarter) and are aiming for the Leaders Cup-Eurocup-championship triple, have their backs against the wall.
