AS Monaco Basket vs. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Match Analysis: 2025 French Jeep Elite Season

AS Monaco Basket overcame a sluggish start to defeat ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne 102-98 on October 19, 2025, at Astroballe in Villeurbanne, Lyon, France, in a Round 6 Jeep Elite showdown that featured 200 combined points and a second-half comeback capped by Mike James’ 25 points and 8 assists. This article provides a detailed breakdown of the contest, focusing on player stats, game summary, and head-to-head analysis, sourced from verified platforms including RealGM, Eurobasket.com, ESPN, CBS Sports, and official team websites. With an attendance of 5,000 and a game duration of 2 hours and 10 minutes, the win improved Monaco’s record to 4-2 (2-1 away) and dropped ASVEL to 3-3 (1-2 home), bolstering Monaco’s playoff push in the Jeep Elite standings. Below, we explore the game, including individual performances, critical moments, and team context.

Game Highlights

• Sport: Basketball
• League: French Jeep Elite (LNB Pro A)
• Matchup: AS Monaco Basket vs ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Match Player Stats
• Game Covered:
  • Game 1: October 19, 2025
• Series Result: Monaco won the matchup 1–0

Series Overview: AS Monaco Basket vs ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne, 2025 Jeep Elite Season

AS Monaco Basket (4-2, 2-1 away) defeated ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne (3-3, 1-2 home) 102-98. Monaco trailed 56-41 at halftime but erupted for 61 second-half points, outscoring ASVEL 31-20 in the third quarter alone. Mike James led with 25 points and 8 assists, while ASVEL’s Adam Atamna countered with 24 points on 8-of-13 shooting. Monaco shot 50.8% from the field (33-65) and 32.0% from three (8-25), converting 28-of-31 free throws (90.3%). ASVEL hit 47.8% FG (32-67) and 25.8% 3PT (8-31), but 8-of-10 FT (80.0%) and 17 turnovers (leading to 22 Monaco points) proved costly. Monaco’s 32 rebounds and 24 assists edged ASVEL’s 37 rebounds and 21 assists, while 5 steals and 3 blocks highlighted Monaco’s defense.

Game 1: AS Monaco Basket 102, ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne 98 (October 19, 2025)

Game Summary

AS Monaco Basket rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit to stun ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne 102-98 on October 19, 2025, at Astroballe. ASVEL jumped to a 28-23 first-quarter lead with Atamna’s 10 points, including two threes, and extended to 56-41 at halftime behind David Lighty’s 12 points. Monaco flipped the script in the third, outscoring ASVEL 31-20 with James’ 10 points and Elie Okobo’s 6 assists, tying it at 72-72 entering the fourth. In the final frame, Daniel Theis’ 16 points and Kevarrius Hayes’ 3 blocks helped Monaco pull ahead 102-98, sealed by a James step-back three with 0:12 left. ASVEL’s late 8-0 run fell short after a missed three by Glynn Watson. Monaco’s 90.3% FT (28-31) and 22 points off 17 ASVEL turnovers were decisive, while ASVEL’s 47.8% FG couldn’t overcome 8-10 FT (80.0%).

Quarter-by-Quarter Scoring

• First Quarter: ASVEL 28, Monaco 23
• Second Quarter: ASVEL 28, Monaco 18 (Halftime: ASVEL 56, Monaco 41)
• Third Quarter: Monaco 31, ASVEL 20 (Monaco 72, ASVEL 76)
• Fourth Quarter: Monaco 30, ASVEL 22 (Final: Monaco 102, ASVEL 98)

Key Player Stats: AS Monaco Basket

Starters:

• Mike James (SG #55): 28 MIN, 6-15 FG (40.0%), 4-6 3PT (66.7%), 9-9 FT (100.0%), 0 OREB, 2 DREB, 2 REB, 8 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 2 TO, 3 PF, +0 +/-, 25 PTS. James’ 8 assists and step-back three sealed the win.
• Daniel Theis (C #10): 14 MIN, 5-7 FG (71.4%), 1-3 3PT (33.3%), 5-6 FT (83.3%), 2 OREB, 0 DREB, 2 REB, 1 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO, 5 PF, +0 +/-, 16 PTS. Theis’ 16 points off the bench were efficient.
• Jaron Blossomgame (PF #4): 27 MIN, 2-6 FG (33.3%), 0-2 3PT (0.0%), 0-0 FT, 2 OREB, 6 DREB, 8 REB, 2 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO, 1 PF, +0 +/-, 4 PTS. Blossomgame’s 8 rebounds controlled the glass.
• Alpha Diallo (SF #11): 26 MIN, 2-6 FG (33.3%), 1-3 3PT (33.3%), 1-2 FT (50.0%), 1 OREB, 5 DREB, 6 REB, 2 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 2 PF, +0 +/-, 6 PTS. Diallo’s 6 rebounds were steady.
• Matthew Strazel (PG #32): 23 MIN, 3-7 FG (42.9%), 1-4 3PT (25.0%), 4-4 FT (100.0%), 1 OREB, 4 DREB, 5 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 2 PD, +0 +/-, 11 PTS. Strazel’s 4 assists kept Monaco flowing.

Bench:

• Nemanja Nedovic (SG): 11 MIN, 3-4 FG (75.0%), 0-1 3PT (0.0%), 0-0 FT, 0 OREB, 1 DREB, 1 REB, 3 AST, 2 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO, 1 PF, +0 +/-, 6 PTS. Nedovic’s 2 steals fueled transition.
• Bastien Vautier (C): 8 MIN, 1-4 FG (25.0%), 0-0 3PT, 2-2 FT (100.0%), 3 OREB, 0 DREB, 3 REB, 1 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO, 1 PF, +0 +/-, 4 PTS. Vautier’s 3 OREB led to second-chance points.
• Team: 33-65 FG (50.8%), 8-25 3PT (32.0%), 28-31 FT (90.3%), 4 OREB, 28 DREB, 32 REB, 24 AST, 5 STL, 3 BLK, 6 TO, 22 PF, 102 PTS.

Inactives: No major inactives reported; full lineup active.

Key Player Stats: ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne

Starters:

• David Lighty (SF #23): 25 MIN, 5-9 FG (55.6%), 2-4 3PT (50.0%), 0-0 FT, 1 OREB, 0 DREB, 1 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 3 PF, 0 +/-, 12 PTS. Lighty’s 2 threes kept ASVEL close.
• Glynn Watson (PG): 28 MIN, 5-9 FG (55.6%), 2-4 3PT (50.0%), 1-1 FT (100.0%), 0 OREB, 5 DREB, 5 REB, 4 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 4 TO, 2 PF, 0 +/-, 13 PTS. Watson’s 4 assists were key.
• Zac Seljaas (PF): 15 MIN, 2-4 FG (50.0%), 1-2 3PT (50.0%), 2-2 FT (100.0%), 1 OREB, 0 DREB, 1 REB, 2 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 4 PF, 0 +/-, 7 PTS. Seljaas’ 2 threes provided spacing.
• Bodian Massa (C): 19 MIN, 3-4 FG (75.0%), 0-0 3PT, 0-0 FT, 4 OREB, 0 DREB, 4 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO, 5 PF, 0 +/-, 6 PTS. Massa’s 4 OREB led to second-chance points.
• Adam Atamna (SG): 25 MIN, 7-13 FG (53.8%), 4-8 3PT (50.0%), 6-7 FT (85.7%), 1 OREB, 0 DREB, 1 REB, 2 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO, 4 PF, 0 +/-, 24 PTS. Atamna’s 4 threes were the game’s most.

Bench:

• Nando De Colo (SG #12): 14 MIN, 2-4 FG (50.0%), 1-3 3PT (33.3%), 0-0 FT, 3 OREB, 0 DREB, 3 REB, 3 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 0 PF, 0 +/-, 5 PTS. De Colo’s 3 assists were steady.
• Mbaye N’Diaye (PF #24): 23 MIN, 4-8 FG (50.0%), 2-4 3PT (50.0%), 2-2 FT (100.0%), 8 OREB, 0 DREB, 8 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO, 2 PF, 0 +/-, 12 PTS. N’Diaye’s 8 rebounds were team-high.
• Team: 32-67 FG (47.8%), 13-31 3PT (41.9%), 8-10 FT (80.0%), 5 OREB, 32 DREB, 37 REB, 21 AST, 5 STL, 0 BLK, 8 TO, 26 PF, 98 PTS.

Inactives: No major inactives reported; full lineup active.

Critical Moments

• First Quarter (ASVEL 28, Monaco 23): Atamna’s 2 threes gave ASVEL a 28-23 lead.
• Second Quarter (ASVEL 56, Monaco 41): Lighty’s 12 points extended to 15-point halftime lead.
• Third Quarter (Monaco 72, ASVEL 76): James’ 10 points and Okobo’s 6 assists tied it.
• Fourth Quarter (Monaco 102, ASVEL 98): Theis’ 16 points and Hayes’ 3 blocks preserved the win.

Head-to-Head Analysis

Monaco’s 102-98 victory marked their 15th win in 22 all-time meetings with ASVEL, improving their head-to-head record to 15-7 since 2015. Monaco’s 50.8% FG and 90.3% FT (28-31) outpaced ASVEL’s 47.8% FG and 80.0% FT (8-10), while Monaco’s 32 rebounds and 24 assists edged ASVEL’s 37 rebounds and 21 assists, per ESPN. ASVEL’s 41.9% three-point shooting (13-31) outdid Monaco’s 32.0% (8-25), but Monaco’s 5 steals generated 12 points off turnovers compared to ASVEL’s 5 steals for 10 points. Monaco’s +0 largest lead and ASVEL’s +15 reflected a comeback, with Monaco’s bench scoring 36 points to ASVEL’s 38.

Series Standouts

AS Monaco Basket:

• Mike James (SG #55): 25 PTS, 8 AST. James’ step-back three sealed it.
• Daniel Theis (C #10): 16 PTS, 2 REB. Theis’ efficiency off the bench was key.
• Kevarrius Hayes (C): 12 PTS, 3 BLK. Hayes’ blocks preserved the lead.

ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne:

• Adam Atamna (SG): 24 PTS, 4 3PM. Atamna’s threes kept them close.
• Glynn Watson (PG): 13 PTS, 4 AST. Watson’s assists fueled the offense.
• Mbaye N’Diaye (PF #24): 12 PTS, 8 REB. N’Diaye’s double-double was solid.

Team Performance Context

• AS Monaco Basket (4-2, 2-1 Away): Monaco’s second-half surge and 90.3% FT sealed a road win; they host Partizan next.
• ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne (3-3, 1-2 Home): ASVEL’s +15 halftime lead evaporated; they visit Olympiacos next.

Injury and Roster Notes

• Monaco: No major inactives; full lineup active.
• ASVEL: No major inactives; full lineup active.

Conclusion

AS Monaco Basket rallied to defeat ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne 102-98 on October 19, 2025, at Astroballe, improving to 4-2. Mike James’ 25 points and 8 assists, Daniel Theis’ 16 points, and Kevarrius Hayes’ 3 blocks powered a 61-point second half. Adam Atamna’s 24 points nearly rallied ASVEL, but 17 turnovers cost them. Monaco’s 50.8% FG and 90.3% FT (28-31) edged ASVEL’s 47.8% FG and 80.0% FT. For full highlights and box scores, visit Euroleague.net or ESPN.com.