By Selcuk Bugra Gokalp
Barcelona fought to a vital 101 - 92 win Friday against ASVEL Villeurbanne in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.
Italian guard Nicolas Laprovittola's amazing performance with 28 points and nine assists, led Barca to victory at Palau Blaugrana.
French forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot dropped 20 points for ASVEL.
The Spanish powerhouse closed the gap between their rivals, current league leaders and reigning champions, Real Madrid, which lost Thursday to Fenerbahce Beko 100-99.
Barcelona is second in the standings at 9 - 2, behind Real Madrid with a 11 - 1 record while ASVEL sit in the 17th spot at 2 - 9.
- Anadolu Efes lose 97 - 83 to Red Star Belgrade
Anadolu Efes lost 97 - 83 to Red Star Belgrade on Friday in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.
Serbian guard Nemanja Nedovic led Red Star Belgrade to victory with 23 points at Stark Arena.
Shane Larkin's 21 points was not enough for the Istanbul side.
Anadolu Efes is in the 14th spot at 5 - 6, while Red Star Belgrade is 16th with a 4 - 7 record.
- Friday EuroLeague results:
Red Star Belgrade-Anadolu Efes Istanbul: 97-83
Valencia Basket-Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz: 84-98
Barcelona- LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne: 101-92