Imperial in its stadium at the Adidas Arena, Paris outclassed Baskonia in the Euroleague this Wednesday. On the other hand, Monaco and Asvel lost, respectively against Bologna and Panathinaikos.
Defeated during its first two outings in the Euroleague, Paris has found color since its return to the Adidas Arena. After having tamed Virtus Bologna six days earlier, the capital club outclassed Baskonia in front of their home crowd this Wednesday evening (105-87). A success marked by the seal of Nadir Hifi, author of a breathtaking performance and credited with 29 points. Behind the French international, only the American Justin Robinson was able to exceed 20 units (21 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists). In the Iberian ranks, the Tricolor Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot stood out with his 20 points.
Occupying 4th place with three victories, Paris is one victory ahead of Monaco, 7th, who for their part lost to Virtus Bologna (77-73). Coming back to match their host of the day in the third quarter (48-48), the Roca Team subsequently lost too much ground and was never able to catch up despite an attractive end to the match. Nikola Mirotic (16 points) and Alpha Diallo (11 points) held their place unlike star Mike James (10 points) who, for once, did not validate any of his seven two-point shots. The American leader and his teammates will try to restart the machine Friday evening on the occasion of their return to Gaston-Médecin.
Among Panathinaikos, Asvel also lost its fourth Euroleague match (91-85). The American duo Kendrick Nunn (26 points) and Richaun Holmes, with a fine double-double (24 points, 10 rebounds), weighed heavily on the fate of the match. Opposite, Nando De Colo tried hard (18 points, 7 assists), but he was not able to guide his team to victory. This second defeat in a row plunges the Lyonnais to 18th place. Stuck at the bottom of the table, Asvel will try to take off on Friday evening at the Astroballe against Virtus Bologna.
