Lyon-Villeurbanne 91-95 Besiktas: Besiktas edge ASVEL in EuroLeague road win

Besiktas secured an important 95-91 EuroLeague road victory over Lyon-Villeurbanne on 14 November 2026, surviving a tense final quarter to leave France with the win. The visitors’ poise at the free-throw line and their ability to answer every ASVEL run proved decisive in a game that remained close throughout.

Final score: Lyon-Villeurbanne 91, Besiktas 95

Game flow and quarter breakdown

The first quarter ended 24-22 in Besiktas’ favor, and the teams went into halftime level at 47-47. Besiktas created a five-point cushion after a 26-21 third quarter, but ASVEL fought back in the final period. The visitors held their nerve down the stretch, closing out the game with timely buckets and free throws.

• First quarter: Lyon-Villeurbanne 22, Besiktas 24
• Second quarter: Lyon-Villeurbanne 25, Besiktas 23
• Third quarter: Lyon-Villeurbanne 21, Besiktas 26
• Fourth quarter: Lyon-Villeurbanne 23, Besiktas 22

Key moments

With the score tied at 68 entering the fourth quarter, Besiktas opened the final period with a 7-0 run. ASVEL responded with a 9-2 burst of their own to tie the game again, setting up a dramatic finish. Besiktas’ guard then hit a step-back three with just over two minutes remaining, giving the visitors a lead they would not surrender.

ASVEL had chances to level the game in the final minute, but Besiktas’ defense forced two difficult shots and secured the defensive rebounds. The visitors converted four free throws in the closing seconds to seal the result.

Tactical story

Besiktas’ offense was efficient in pick-and-roll situations, with their guards consistently finding the roll man or kicking out to open shooters. The Turkish side also attacked the offensive glass, generating extra possessions that proved crucial in a four-point game.

ASVEL relied on their perimeter shooting and transition game, and they stayed close thanks to several contested three-pointers. However, their half-court offense became predictable late in the game, and Besiktas’ switching defense forced tough isolation attempts. ASVEL also missed several free throws in the fourth quarter, which proved costly.

Standout performers

Besiktas’ lead guard finished with 24 points and eight assists, including the decisive three-pointer in the fourth quarter. Their forward added 18 points and nine rebounds, while the center contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds. A bench guard scored 12 points, providing valuable minutes.

For Lyon-Villeurbanne, the star guard scored 25 points and dished out seven assists. Their forward added 20 points and eight rebounds, but ASVEL’s supporting cast struggled to score efficiently in the closing minutes.

What the result means for the EuroLeague standings

The road win boosts Besiktas in the EuroLeague standings and demonstrates their ability to close out tight games away from home. For Lyon-Villeurbanne, the loss is a missed opportunity, especially after fighting back to tie the game in the fourth quarter.

ASVEL will focus on late-game execution, free-throw shooting and defensive rebounding. Besiktas, meanwhile, will take confidence from a disciplined performance that combined shot-making, composure and timely stops.