ALBA Berlin escape with the win over ASVEL in nail-biter ending / News - Basketnews.com

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French side ASVEL (9-17) suffered a defeat at home against German side ALBA Berlin (9-16). The game was really entertaining and in the final seconds it was a real battle, but ALBA were able to take the win home with the final score of 82-80 (21-21, 22-19, 17-15, 22-25)

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With 5 seconds remaining in the game, ASVEL had the final shot to try to win the game but Chris Jones' attempted layup was blocked by Jaleen Smith, who set his new career-high with 16 points.

But despite an eight-point lead (80-72) with one minute remaining on the clock, ALBA struggled to maintain their lead and ASVEL came back, reducing the German's side lead to only two points (80-78)

In the final quarter once again the three-point shooting was the difference at the beginning, with ALBA being able to open a good lead with their outside shooting.

Coach Gonzales' side started the third quarter strong and with an 11-0 run created a good lead (54-43) but after a really intense timeout from coach TJ Parker the French side had a reaction and finished the quarter only down by 5 points (60-55)

A Tamir Blatt's three-pointer at the buzzer gave ALBA Berlin a three-point lead to finish the first half (43-40) after another very well-balanced period. The main difference between the two teams was the three-point percentage: ALBA shot 42% in the first half, while ASVEL only 27%.

The first quarter was a fun one, with both teams exchanging baskets and keeping the game really close. Marcos Knight gave a spark to ASVEL coming off the bench with his defense, while Maodo Lo was the main creator for ALBA Berlin.

Jaleen Smith was the top scorer for ALBA Berlin with 16 points (2/4 2PT, 4/8 3PT), 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 turnover, and 17 PIR.

For ASVEL, instead, the top scorer was Chris Jones with 22 points (5/9 2PT, 2/3 3PT, 6/7 FT), 5 assists, 1 rebound, and 23 PIR.

ALBA Berlin: Jaleen Smith 16 (5 REB), Jonas Mattiseck 13, Maodo Lo 12 (5 AST)

ASVEL: Chris Jones 22 (5 AST), Paul Lacombe 18, Marcos Knight 11 (6 REB)

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