LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne hosted Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul in Round 8 of the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague regular season on Thursday, November 16. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul took the victory with a score of 90-81.
Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul started the game strong, leading by nine points after the first quarter. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne fought back in the second quarter, but Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul maintained their lead going into halftime.
In the second half, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul continued to extend their lead, reaching a 19-point advantage in the third quarter. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne made a late push in the fourth quarter, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit.
LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne was led by Nando De Colo, who scored 18 points. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul was led by Carsen Edwards, who scored 26 points.
Key Stats
* Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul shot 51.6% from the field, while LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne shot 41.9%.
* Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul outrebounded LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 38-25.
* Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul had 19 assists, while LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne had 13.
Highlights
* Carsen Edwards' 26-point performance for Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul
* Nando De Colo's 18-point performance for LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne
* Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul's strong shooting performance
* LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne's late push in the fourth quarter
Analysis
Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul's win was their fourth in a row, while LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne's loss was their third in their last four games. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul is now 6-2 on the season, while LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne is 4-4.
Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul's win was due in part to their strong shooting performance. They shot 51.6% from the field, including 42.9% from three-point range. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, on the other hand, shot just 41.9% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range.
Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul also outrebounded LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 38-25. This gave them more opportunities to score second-chance points.
LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne made a late push in the fourth quarter, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul's defense was too strong, and they were able to hold on for the victory.
Conclusion
Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul's win over LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne was a hard-fought battle. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul's strong shooting performance and rebounding advantage were the key factors in their victory. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne will look to bounce back in their next game, while Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul will look to continue their winning streak.
