ASVEL Villeurbanne defeats Baskonia 94-79 in EuroLeague

ASVEL Villeurbanne secured a 94-79 victory over Baskonia during the ninth round of the EuroLeague at the LDLC Arena. The French side controlled much of the match, overcoming an early lead by the Basque team to establish dominance through strong defensive play and perimeter shooting.

Taija Washington led the scoring for Villeurbanne with 21 points, five rebounds, and four assists, earning MVP honors. Paty Mills contributed significantly with 20 points. Baskonia, currently holding a 1-8 record this season, saw efforts from Kenneth Faried, who recorded 17 points and eight rebounds, and Marcio Santos, who added 13 points.

Villeurbanne maintained a steady lead throughout the second half, entering the final period with a 16-point advantage. While Baskonia managed to outscore the hosts in the fourth quarter, the game was largely decided by Villeurbanne's efficiency, including a 53.8 percent success rate from the three-point line.