Elie Okobo leads ASVEL to the win over Cholet with 19 points

2022-01-09 19:06
Credit: Panagiotis Moschandreou/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images
Credit Panagiotis Moschandreou/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images

French side Cholet Basket (4-11) had to give up in the end against Euroleague side ASVEL (8-6). The team coached by TJ Parker got the win with the final scorer of 90-85 (24-29, 16-20, 35-19, 15-17). 

In the final quarter, Cholet tried to stay in the game and remained close until the end but ASVEL maintained their composure and with a couple of free throws down the stretch secured the win (90-85).

In the third quarter, though, ASVEL reacted with force, scoring 35 points in 10 minutes, led by the backcourt duo Okobo-Jones.  

2-pointers this season

52%
20,9
Points made: 20,9
Accuracy: 52,4%
Place in standings: 3
Record max: 28
Record min: 14
Most made 2FGs: Elie Okobo

In the first half, ASVEL lacked defensive intensity while Cholet scored 49 points in the first 20 minutes. The team coached by TJ Parker finished the half down by 9 points (49-40).

For ASVEL, the top scorer was Elie Okobo with 19 (7/15 2PT, 1/5 3PT, 4/5 FT), 4 assists, and 3 rebounds. 

For Cholet, instead, the top scorers were Dominic Artis and TJ Campbell with 16 points apiece. 

Cholet Basket: Dominic Artis 16 (7 AST), TJ Campbell 16, DJ Hogg 13, Nianta Diarra 10

ASVEL: Elie Okobo 19, Chris Jones 17 (5 REB), Paul Lacombe 14, Marcos Knight 12



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