Ndiaye's Masterclass Powers Villeurbanne Past Strasbourg
Mbaye Ndiaye delivered a commanding performance from the bench, pouring in 20 points and grabbing 5 rebounds to propel Lyon-Villeurbanne to an 89-81 victory over Strasbourg at the Astroballe.
In a game with significant implications for the Leaders Cup standings, ASVEL established an early 12-point lead in the first quarter, the largest swing of the contest.
Despite building a commanding 16-point halftime advantage (56-40), Strasbourg mounted a comeback, narrowing the deficit to 61-55 entering the final period. However, ASVEL, buoyed by a sharp 54% field goal shooting and 11 three-pointers, maintained control, with their bench scoring a remarkable 52 points. Shaquille Harrison added 20 points and 6 assists, while Ndiaye chipped in 3 steals and 4 blocks. For Strasbourg, despite 19 points from reserve Mike Davis Jr. and 16 from Ben Gregg, 21 turnovers proved too costly.
This win solidifies Lyon-Villeurbanne's top-four standing in the Leaders Cup, keeping them ahead of Strasbourg who also holds a 10-5 record.