While the stars of this game are mostly guards, the play in the paint could prove decisive.
Keys to victory: LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul
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Regular Season
Round 3 of 34
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ASVEL has outrebounded its opponents by 3 per game, has averaged 4.0 blocks and made 63.4% of its two-pointers, while limiting opponents to 47.3% two-point shooting. In contrast, Efes has been outrebounded by a whopping 15.5 rebounds per game and has allowed 58.7% two-point shooting. If ASVEL's frontcourt players Youssoupha Fall, Dylan Osetkowski, Kostas Antetokounmpo and James Gist can control the paint, ASVEL will be in great shape.
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