Zalgiris Kaunas ends ASVEL's streak, 85-75

Zalgiris Kaunas took over a tight game late in the third quarter to down LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 85-75 on Tuesday and end the visitors' six-game winning streak

Zalgiris Kaunas took over a tight game late in the third quarter to down LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 85-75 on Tuesday and end the visitors’ six-game winning streak.

Zalgiris lifted its record to 15-12 with its seventh consecutive home win to stay on the bubble for a playoff spot while ASVEL’s defeat meant a 12-15 record. Marius Grigonis led the winners with 21 points, while Joffrey Lauvergne added 18, Thomas Walkup 12 and Rokas Jokubaitis 10.

For ASVEL, Guerschon Yabusele hit for 17 points, while Norris Cole had 14, David Lighty 10 and Ismael Bako 10.