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Jared Harper was called for a kicking foul with just 2 seconds remaining in the game with the score tied. Jonah Matthews converted an ensuing free throw to win the match.

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With the last minute of the match filled with controversy, LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (1-1) defeated Valencia Basket (0-2) 77-76 (16-27, 26-11, 20-21, 15-17).

Player of the Game EFF 22 Nando De Colo Points 16 Accuracy 6-10 Rebounds 2 Assists 4

With the game tied at 76, Valencia had the last possession. Jared Harper had the ball with 10 seconds left and chose to shoot a stepback three-pointer over Jonah Matthews. The guard missed his shot but was called for a kicking foul during his shot, sending Matthews to the free-throw line.

Matthew made his first attempt (77-76) and missed the second, leaving Valencia with just 2 seconds to take a shot. Chris Jones' half-court heap was not successful, and ASVEL celebrated their first win in the EuroLeague.

Before Harper's shot, the French team had a possession which also caused controversy. Nando de Colo attempted a last-second fadeaway jumper. Although the shot hit the rim, the referees awarded the team with a 24-second turnover.

De Colo was the top scorer of the match with 16 points on 6-for-10 shooting. Jasiel Rivero led Valencia with 15 points and 6 rebounds.

Valencia: Jasiel Rivero 15 (4/7 2PT, 4/4 FT, 6 REB), Chris Jones 13 (5/9 2PT, 1/5 3PT), Josep Puerto 10, Jared Harper 10 (4/7 2PT, 5 AST).

ASVEL: Nando de Colo 16 (4/6 2PT, 2/4 3PT), Retin Obasohan 13, Youssoupha Fall 10 (5/6 2PT, 13 REB).

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