Bayern Edges ASVEL 99-95 as Jokubaitis and Wiley Lead the Way

Bayern Munich Secures Narrow 99-95 Win Over ASVEL

Bayern Munich climbed to 17th place in the EuroLeague standings following a 99-95 road victory against ASVEL Villeurbanne on November 5, 2026. The game remained highly competitive until the final seconds, featuring 17 lead changes. The win moves Bayern to a 3-7 record, while ASVEL sits at 4-6. In other EuroLeague action, Barcelona defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 93-90, and Valencia secured an 84-73 road win against Olimpia Milano.

The match began with Bayern establishing an early 14-8 lead, though ASVEL responded with two shots from distance to tie the game before finishing the opening quarter ahead 21-20. The teams remained locked throughout the second quarter, entering the halftime break tied at 45-45. Following the intermission, Bayern utilized a strong stretch to build a 73-66 advantage by the end of the third period.

Rokas Jokubaitis and Austinas Wiley Lead Scoring Effort

The victory relied on strong performances from both the backcourt and the frontcourt. Rokas Jokubaitis, who started for Bayern, recorded 13 points, 5 assists, and 20 efficiency points in 28 minutes of play. This performance matched the Lithuanian guard’s personal season-high efficiency rating in the EuroLeague and marked his longest appearance of the season, surpassing his previous record of less than 22 minutes. His season averages over eight games now stand at 17 minutes, 8 points, and 3.5 assists.

Austinas Wiley delivered a standout performance for the German club, finishing with 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 33 efficiency points. The center, who previously played for Neptūnas Klaipėda, set his personal EuroLeague records in both points and efficiency during this contest, while also recording 3 blocks. Vladimir Lučić contributed 18 points and 8 assists, while Justinianus Jessupas and Johannes Thiemann added 14 and 13 points, respectively. MarJon Beauchamp also chipped in 8 points for the visitors.

ASVEL Offensive Contributions

Despite the loss, ASVEL saw significant production from their backcourt. Patty Mills led the team with 22 points, including 4-of-8 from three-point range, in 26 minutes of action. Both Gach added 18 points, shooting a perfect 3-of-3 from beyond the arc, while Hugo Besson contributed 11 points. TyTy Washington recorded 9 points and 4 turnovers, and Joelis Bolomboy finished with 8 points.

Competitive Final Minutes in Villeurbanne

The game remained deadlocked at 45-45 at halftime. While Bayern established a 73-66 lead by the end of the third quarter, ASVEL mounted a late comeback effort. The final minutes were defined by a “free-throw carousel.”

With two minutes remaining, a Jokubaitis free throw narrowed the gap to 89-90. Vladimir Lučić then put Bayern ahead with a dunk, followed by free throws from Wiley to make it 95-92. After a Hugo Besson basket, Lučić was fouled by Jae Crowder. Following a video review, the foul was upgraded to an unsportsmanlike penalty. Lučić converted both resulting free throws, and Nate Sestina added another point for the hosts. With five seconds remaining, Rokas Jokubaitis sealed the outcome by sinking two free throws to finalize the 99-95 score.

Individual Scoring Breakdown

Bayern Munich Faces Valencia on November 12

Following this result, Bayern Munich is scheduled to face Valencia on November 12, 2026. ASVEL Villeurbanne will return to action on November 13, 2026, when they host Beşiktaş Istanbul. Whether Bayern can maintain this momentum to move up in the standings, or if ASVEL will address its defensive lapses in late-game situations, is still uncertain.

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