Paris has long thought of waiting for two more days to know the identity of its opponent in the final of the French championship. But thanks to a huge “raised” in the 4th quarter this Tuesday evening, Monaco offers ASVEL (91-86) and seals the fate of his semi-final (3 games at 1) to join Paris basketball. Revenge of the poster for the past season which will start on Sunday at Adidas Arena, north of the capital.
Always deprived of his star Mike James, injured and suspended by the club for disciplinary reasons, the “Roca Team” was able to count on his other star, the Frenchman Élie Okobo, author of a magnificent individual performance (26 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists). Accompanied by Matthew Strazel (18 points, 10 assists), he allowed his team, led from 15 points to 5 minutes ″ minutes of the term, to spend a 20-0 to win in the Gaston-Médecin room.
Five ASVEL players, however, exceed the 10 units in scoring this Tuesday evening: Melvin Ajinça, Shaquille Harrison, Joffrey Lauvergne, Paris Le and the veteran David Lighty. The Lyonnais already led 14 points in the 2nd quarter before being joined before the break. And they have completely turned off during the last period.
Paris Basketball therefore knows its opponent in the final. Beaten 3-1 last season by Monaco, the capital’s club aims at its first title in Betclic Élite.
