ASVEL take down Roanne after a strong performance in the 2nd half / News - Basketnews.com

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In the French league,Euroleague sideLDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (19-8) defeated Chorale Roanne (11-17) with the final score of 91-82 (19-28, 20-16, 28-17, 24-21) after a strong performance in the second half.

Free throws this season

74%10,2Points made:10,2Accuracy:73,8%Place in standings:17Record max:18Record min:3Most made FTs:Elie OkoboTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

Chris Jones was the top scorer for ASVEL with 18 points (10/16 2PT, 3/4 3PT, 4/4 FT).

On the opposing side,Ronald March, was the high-scorer for Roanne, ending with 20 points (8/18 2PT, 2/9 3PT, 2/2 FT).

The visitors continued their good flow during the last quarter and after Elie Okobo‘s pair of free throws and Youssoupha Fall‘s layup they build the biggest lead of the game (81-68). Roanne tried to reduce the lead (78-87), but Elie Okobo‘s 4 consecutive free throws and sealed the deal for the visitors (89-78).

Roanne started the game better and after 11-0 scoring run they built 11 points lead (19-8). The hosts didn‘t slow down in the second quarter and took the biggest lead of the game with 5 minutes remaining (40-28).

ASVEL responded with 9 consecutive points and managed to get closer before the halftime (39-44). JaKeenan Grant was the main reason why hosts were ahead during all the first half with 13 points alone.

The situation changed in the second half. In the third period, ASVEL reacted, made 7-0 scoring run and retook the control of the game (67-61).

ASVEL:Chris Jones 18, Youssoupha Fall 17,Elie Okobo 17, Victor Wembaynama 11

Roanne:Ronald March 20, Loren Jackson 18,JaKeenan Gant 16, Johnny Berhanemeskel 15

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