In a thrilling Euroleague game on Friday, October 2, ASVEL of France faced off against Valence, Spain, at the LDUC Arena. Despite leading by 11 points at halftime, ASVEL could not hold on and fell 105-92 to Valence. The loss leaves ASVEL with one win and two losses, while Valence remains undefeated (3-0), joining teams like Panathinaikos, Fenerbahce, and Partizan in the top tier of the league. The game drew a crowd of 8,125 fans. ASVEL started strong, with players like Patty Mills and Hugo Besson hitting 9 of their first 13 three-point shots. They built an 18-point lead and held a 33-21 advantage after the first quarter. However, Valence gradually closed the gap in the second quarter and entered halftime down by just 10 points. The momentum shifted in the third quarter, as ASVEL managed only 16 points, while Valence scored 3-21 during the transition. ASVEL struggled from beyond the arc, making only 13 of 31 three-point shots, compared to 24 of 33 for Valence. Nikola Mirotic, who joined Valence in mid-September, was the standout performer for the visitors, scoring 22 points in just under 18 minutes. His contributions included 4 of 7 three-pointers and 6 of 7 free throws. TJ Shorts added 17 points and 6 assists, while Kameron Taylor scored 14 and Nate Reuvers added 13. Neal Sako also made an impact, scoring 15 points and grabbing 8 rebounds in less than 13 minutes. Armoni Brooks, on loan to ASVEL this season, scored 5 points and 6 rebounds in a tough match against his former club. For ASVEL, Patty Mills led the scoring with 26 points, including 4 of 7 from three-point range. Hugo Besson added 19 points, 6 assists, and 3 of 4 three-pointers. Jae Crowder, who had been the team's top scorer in the first round, struggled with his shooting, scoring 10 points on 4 of 15 two-point attempts, despite grabbing 7 rebounds. Valence’s coach, Xavi Albert, praised his team’s resilience, saying they played two different halves and made crucial adjustments in the second half to secure the win. Valence has now won their last four road games against ASVEL. ASVEL will next face Paris Basketball at the Adidas Arena on Wednesday, October 7, at 8:45 PM, as part of the fourth round of the Euroleague. Valence will continue their campaign in Liga Endesa, playing at Saragosse on Sunday.