Jordan Loyd had an excellent match with AS Monaco. Norbert Scanella / PANORAMIC
For the fourth time this season, the Roca Team has disposed of Villeurbanne and is relaunching on the European scene.
Monaco revived by winning for the fourth time this season against Asvel (87-75) Friday at home during the 24th day of the Euroleague.
The Monegasques go back to fourth place in the standings with a record of 15 wins for nine defeats while the Villeurbannais remain in 17th and penultimate place at the end of this duel between the two residents of the French championship participating in the Euroleague.
Jordan Loyd in legs
Deprived of Nando De Colo, who became the top scorer in the history of the European Cups on the last day, and Charles Kahudi, Asvel failed to contain the Monegasque offensives, led by a Jordan Loyd in the legs at the start of the match (19 points in total).
A week after a frustrating defeat against Real Madrid (95-91), the “Roca Team” quickly broke away, to lead 36-22 in the 12th.
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The gap then stabilized around ten points (50-40 at the break). But the Villeurbannais did not give up, putting on a good intensity to come back to just four points at the end of the third quarter (67-63), won 23-17.
In the last quarter, TJ Parker’s players missed a few important baskets and frustration prevailed, giving the Monegasques several technical fouls.
The leader of the French championship was quick to hit the nail on the head at the end of the game, with five players having scored ten or more points.
On the next day, Monaco will challenge FC Barcelona (third) for a huge shock while Asvel will receive Efes Istanbul.