Asvel defeats Paris Basketball in EuroLeague round four

In the fourth round of the EuroLeague, ASVEL Villeurbanne secured a narrow 98-96 victory over Paris Basketball in the French capital on October 7, 2026. Heading into the match, both teams held identical records of one win and two losses. Paris entered the game with renewed confidence following their recent upset against Zalgiris, while ASVEL sought to recover after suffering heavy defeats by Valencia and Panathinaikos.

Paris dominated the early stages, finishing the first quarter with a 21-14 lead and maintaining an advantage throughout the second period. However, ASVEL’s sharp shooting, specifically an 8-0 run driven by three-pointers, allowed them to stay competitive. By halftime, ASVEL led 46-43. The second half remained highly contested, with both teams exchanging leads in a tightly fought game. Key personnel issues persisted for both sides, as Paris played without Mbaye and Bongo-Colo, while ASVEL was missing Dossou-Yovo with Jackson and Washington listed as doubtful.

This victory marks the second win for ASVEL in the current EuroLeague season, ending their recent losing streak. The match concludes the fourth round for these two French clubs, who are now recalibrating their positions in the league standings.