Zalgiris Kaunas roll past Lyon-Villeurbanne 105-85 in EuroLeague home statement

Zalgiris Kaunas turned home advantage into a commanding EuroLeague performance on October 24, 2026, defeating Lyon-Villeurbanne 105-85. The Lithuanian side controlled the paint, dominated the offensive glass, and used a decisive third-quarter run to turn a competitive game into a comfortable win.

The final score underlined Zalgiris’s depth and physicality. Lyon-Villeurbanne, known as ASVEL, stayed close for long stretches but could not match the home side’s intensity after halftime.

Match overview

Zalgiris led 27-20 after the first quarter and extended the advantage to 53-43 at halftime. The third quarter proved decisive, with the home side outscoring Lyon-Villeurbanne 28-18 to take an 81-61 lead into the final period. Both benches emptied late as Zalgiris closed out the 20-point win.

• First quarter: Zalgiris 27-20
• Halftime: Zalgiris 53-43
• End of third quarter: Zalgiris 81-61
• Final score: Zalgiris Kaunas 105, Lyon-Villeurbanne 85

Key moments

The game turned late in the second quarter when Zalgiris used a 12-0 run to stretch a narrow lead. Lyon-Villeurbanne briefly stabilized the game early in the third, but Zalgiris answered with a 14-2 burst that broke the contest open. From there, the home side’s defensive pressure and transition offense kept ASVEL at arm’s length.

Tactical story

Zalgiris owned the interior. Their big men sealed deep position, attacked the offensive boards, and converted second-chance opportunities. The guards complemented that inside presence by pushing the pace after defensive rebounds and finding shooters in rhythm.

Lyon-Villeurbanne’s offense relied heavily on perimeter creation. When Zalgiris forced them into long possessions, ASVEL’s shot quality dropped. Turnovers also hurt the visitors, especially in the third quarter when Zalgiris turned defense into quick points.

Standout performers

Zalgiris’s frontcourt set the tone on the glass and in the paint, while their backcourt controlled the tempo. Lyon-Villeurbanne had individual bright spots, but the team’s defensive rotations could not contain Zalgiris’s balanced attack.

EuroLeague impact

The victory reinforces Zalgiris’s reputation as a difficult home opponent and gives them momentum in the EuroLeague standings. For Lyon-Villeurbanne, the loss exposes road concerns, particularly on the defensive boards and in half-court execution. The result also adds an important head-to-head data point for the season’s later tiebreaker discussions.