Drell's home club's winning streak ended in France
Drell's club Joventut Badalona faced their first defeat in the Basketball Champions League against Chalon, losing 77-85.
In a thrilling encounter in the Basketball Champions League, Henri Drell's club Joventut Badalona suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of French team Chalon. After winning their first nine games, Joventut was defeated 77-85, despite a strong performance where the lead changed hands ten times throughout the match. The decisive moment came early in the fourth quarter when Chalon scored eight consecutive points, establishing a ten-point lead that Joventut could not overcome.
During the match, Drell managed to contribute significantly despite the loss, scoring 13 points in 17 minutes on the court. His scoring included an impressive shooting performance with a 4/5 from two-point range and successfully converting both free-throw attempts. Ricky Rubio also played well for Joventut, leading the team in scoring with 15 points and providing eight assists, while Chalon's standout player was Jeremiah Hill, who scored 25 points, leading his team to victory.
Despite this setback, Joventut remains at the top of their group with a record of three wins and one loss, demonstrating their strong position in the competition. On the other hand, Chalon improves their standings with two wins and two losses, highlighting a competitive group stage in the Basketball Champions League as teams vie for qualification into the knockout rounds.