Worn once again by Elie Okobo (14 points) and also by Chris Jones (27 points), Villeurbanne put an end to four consecutive defeats in the Euroleague this Thursday evening, by overcoming Fenerbahçe.
Asvel won 84 to 82 at Astroballe, at the end of a match on the 17th day marked by the injury of Frenchman Nando de Colo (fractured left hand) who plays under the colors of the Istanbul club.
It is the eighth success of the Villeurbanne in the event this season for nine defeats.
Once again TJ Parker's team were handicapped by the absences of several players like Kostas Antetokounmpo, David Lighty, Victor Wembanyama and Raymar Morgan.
Monaco still beaten
“It's a great victory that we clearly needed, congratulated their coach TJ Parker afterwards.
It was difficult after five defeats in a row (including the championship) as well as spending almost the entire month of December on the road.
(...) We could have had a quieter end of the game but we managed to win.
(...) The group is healthy, it works well.
He is rewarded ”.
For its part, the other French club engaged in the competition, Monaco, lost in Berlin this Wednesday evening (92-84).
He has won only one of his last eight Euroleague matches: it was against the red lantern Kaunas and in overtime.
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