109-93 the final score in the French playoff second semi-final between Nancy and Asvel. Basket galore as the hosts made the court advantage count in this best-of-three series. A huge 33-13 third quarter shifted the balance in favour of Nancy, which was led by Kenny Grant (21 points). Akin Akingbala added 20, Tremmell Darden 18 and Victor Samnick 16. Mike Gelabale’s 28 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists were not enough for Asvel, which will need to win the next two encounters to qualify for the final.