At Disneyland Paris
Victory and title for the breathtaking Dijon squad! After Bourg-en-Bresse (104-79) in the quarters, then Monaco (83-81) in the half, it is Lyon-Villeurbanne's turn to undergo the law of the team of Laurent Legname at Disneyland Paris, this Sunday in the final ( 77-69). And the JDA, co-leader in the ranking of the Jeep Elite (with the ASM), offers itself its first coronation at Mickey, his first short title since the Week of Aces (ancestor of this Leaders Cup) in… 2004 The reward for extensive work over several years for Dijon. The reward of the game, too. And confirmation that ASVEL, which should announce a major recruit in the hours to come, is in the hollow of the wave. 17 points, including 9 in the last quarter for Holston, clutch. 20 points for his teammate Sulaimon and 17 for the Villeurbannais Taylor.
Dijon starts strong, ASVEL stays in touch
The whole question was whether the JDA, whose workforce is less deep than that of ASVEL, could go the distance physically with this third game in three days. But we quickly understood that the Burgundians still had some under the sole… Enough to attack with their feet on the ground, stifle the Villeurbannais in defense, at the rebounds of entry and pass them a severe 12-0 (0-3, then 12-3, 4th), with 2/2 away for Julien. Maledon to stop the bleeding (12-6, 5th), Bako, a 2 + 1, to bring the ASVEL, finally launched, to possession (14-12, 7th). But the Dijonnais, with two triples (Kulvietis and Solomon) and throws from Holston started again. An 11-1 straddling the first and second quarter to lead 25-13 (11th). Holston's dribbling festival, against Loum's incredible against Payne, a luminous collective action concluded by a Leloup triple: the JDA went on, made the race in the lead, but ASVEL returned to contact, again and again. Yo-yo. And thanks to Taylor on the buzzer, there was only +4 Dijon at the break (40-36 MT). Well paid for ASVEL, which completed this first period 50% away (7/14).
Always as intense on recovery, like this endless duel Holston / Kahudi (26th). But little address, few points, and the JDA which managed to repel the Villeurbanese assaults to stay in control. But the ASVEL was there, in ambush. And took the lead on this Lighty's triple (48-49, 29th). Response from Julien, from afar (51-49, 30th), cascading stops and a Sulaimon festival later (53-49, 30th), Dion was again in front to attack the last quarter at +4. Two majors (Taylor, Noua) from Rhone to take the lead (53-55, 32nd)? The final release of Solomon for five faults and Loum, on injury? There was still defense, and Holston's talent for the JDA (58-56, 36th). There an air-ball of Sulaimon, here a fault of Holston on a throw-in: the Dijon armor seemed to crack, crack against the armada of ASVEL (62-64, 37th)? Holston was on fire. Two exceptional triples, a luminous “assist” for Chassang: recital (72-68, 40th). The last minute was crazy, several consecutive interceptions after a throw by Taylor (72-68), but Sulaimon returned his two shots 21''7 to play (74-68) and Lyon-Villeurbanne was deprived of basket until the end , until the coronation of Dijon (77-69 final score).
No respite for ASVEL
Return of the Jeep Elite on February 28 for the 24th day, after the international break. Remember that the Blues will face Germany and Montenegro on February 21 and 24 next. Dijon will resume at home, against Orléans, on February 29. For ASVEL, it will be an XXL shock against AS Monaco, on March 1, two months after the slap received in the Principality (79-59). Although, the TP club will not wait for this poster to return to business: two trips to the Euroleague are on the menu, first in Greece against Olympiakos (February 20), then in Russia against Khimki Moscow (28 February).
Winners of the Leaders Cup (since 2013) :
2020: ASVEL Dijon
2019: Strasbourg
2018: Monaco
2017: Monaco
2016: Monaco
2015: Strasbourg
2014: Le Mans
2013: Gravelines-Dunkerque
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