By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Tony Parker got the better of his younger brother TJ as ASVEL defeated Roanne 96-77 in Round 3 of the Betclic Elite, avenging its French SuperCup semifinal loss. Roanne had spoiled Tony’s first official game as ASVEL head coach, but the latest meeting between the brothers went his way.
Tremont Waters led ASVEL with 18 points, six assists and two steals, while Both Gach added 16 points and four rebounds. Hugo Besson contributed 14 points and three assists, Jae Crowder scored 10, and Patty Mills finished with nine. Joel Bolomboy added eight points and five rebounds.
Darius Johnson paced Roanne with 29 points, hitting four of eight three-pointers and collecting three steals. Maxime Roos added 12 points, while Travante Williams and Derek Needham scored 10 apiece, with Needham also providing five assists.
Paris rides strong first half past Strasbourg
Paris defeated Strasbourg 98-84 at home in Round 3 of the Betclic Elite, building a commanding lead with a strong first-half performance. The hosts scored 61 points before the break to take a 61-38 advantage, which proved enough despite Strasbourg winning both quarters after halftime.
Tyson Etienne led Paris with 17 points, while TJ Warren added 16 points and six rebounds. Léopold Cavalière contributed 15 points, and Jared Rhoden finished with 12 points, five rebounds and five assists. Nadir Hifi and Joël Ayayi scored eight apiece.
Ben Gregg paced Strasbourg with 20 points, followed by Maxence Lemoine with 16. Tymu Chenery and Jaylen Hands added 11 points each, with Hands also collecting seven rebounds and four assists.
Betclic Elite Round 3
Dijon – Limoges 108-96
Nanterre – Gravelines-Dunkerque 101-73
Cholet – Pau-Orthez 85-79
Chalon – Nancy 108-67
Boulazac – JL Bourg 84-73
Saint-Quentin – Le Mans 87-98
Paris – Strasbourg 98-84
ASVEL – Roanne 96-77
Standings: Dijon 3-0, ASVEL 3-0, Paris 3-0, Chalon 2-1, Nanterre 2-1, Le Mans 2-1, Cholet 2-1, Roanne 2-1, Limoges 1-2, Strasbourg 1-2…
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