Lyon-Villeurbanne delivered a strong home performance to defeat Baskonia Vitoria 94-79 in EuroLeague play on October 31, 2026, using a fast start and balanced scoring to control the game at the LDLC Arena. The French side led from the opening quarter and never allowed Baskonia to build a serious second-half comeback.

Match overview

ASVEL set the tone with a 26-18 first quarter and maintained a double-digit cushion for much of the night. Baskonia had brief scoring runs, but Lyon-Villeurbanne’s defense and rebounding kept the Spanish side at a comfortable distance.

• Q1: Lyon-Villeurbanne 26-18 Baskonia
• Q2: Lyon-Villeurbanne 22-20 Baskonia
• Q3: Lyon-Villeurbanne 23-21 Baskonia
• Q4: Lyon-Villeurbanne 23-20 Baskonia
• Final: Lyon-Villeurbanne 94-79 Baskonia

ASVEL’s fast start sets the tone

Theo Maledon led Lyon-Villeurbanne with 21 points and five assists, attacking Baskonia’s defense early and setting up open looks for his teammates. Nando De Colo added 17 points, while Neal Sako controlled the paint with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Paris Lee orchestrated the offense with 12 assists, helping ASVEL finish with a healthy assist-to-turnover ratio.

The hosts opened the game with aggressive perimeter defense and quick transition offense. That combination produced a 26-18 lead after the first quarter and forced Baskonia to play from behind. ASVEL’s ball movement was sharp throughout the first half, and their ability to score inside and out made them difficult to guard.

Baskonia’s response falls short

Baskonia were led by Markus Howard, who scored 23 points and hit several difficult three-pointers to keep his team within range. Chima Moneke added 16 points and nine rebounds, while Tadas Sedekerskis contributed 10 points. The Spanish side improved their offensive rhythm in the second half, but they could not string together enough defensive stops to cut the deficit to single digits for long.

Every time Baskonia threatened, Lyon-Villeurbanne had an answer. De Colo hit a pair of mid-range jumpers in the third quarter, and Sako’s offensive rebounding created extra possessions. ASVEL’s 23-21 edge in the third quarter maintained their control, and the hosts closed the game calmly in the fourth.

Standout performers

• Theo Maledon — 21 points, 5 assists
• Nando De Colo — 17 points, 4 assists
• Neal Sako — 14 points, 10 rebounds
• Paris Lee — 8 points, 12 assists
• Markus Howard — 23 points for Baskonia
• Chima Moneke — 16 points, 9 rebounds

EuroLeague table impact

The 15-point win gives Lyon-Villeurbanne a valuable home result and improves their position in the EuroLeague standings. It also provides a confidence boost ahead of a demanding stretch of regular-season games. Baskonia leave France with a road loss but will take some encouragement from their second-half scoring. For ASVEL, the performance was a clear example of how effective they can be when their guards control tempo and their big men dominate the glass.