In front of Giannis Antetokounmpo, reigning champs LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne snatched the victory against Cholet Basket in a hard battle on the court 84-82 (26-22, 18-24, 24-16, 16-20) in the decisive Game 3 of the French league's quarterfinals.
ASVEL advanced to the semifinals where they will face JDA Dijon Basket.
Chris Jones led the winners with 17 points (2/4 2PT, 4/7 3 PT, 1/3 FT) and 4 assists.
Elie Okobo aided him with 17 points (3/5 2PT, 3/6 3PT, 2/2 FT) and 4 rebounds.
On the opposing side, Yoan Makoundou was the high-scorer for Cholet Basket, ending with 20 points (7/10 2PT, 1/2 3PT, 3/4 FT) and 5 rebounds.
ASVEL Villeurbanne: Chris Jones 17 (4 AST), Elie Okobo 17 (4 REB), David Lighty 12.
Cholet Basket: Yoan Makoundou 20 (5 REB), Boris Dallo 17, Terrance Campbell 10 (6 AST), OD Anosike 10.