AS Monaco Basket wins on its court 88 to 74 against Strasbourg. The Roca Team led for almost the entire match. The Strasbourg team was too undisciplined to hope for a victory.
The Roca Team regains the taste of victory, 88 to 74 against Strasbourg. A serious first half and a very electric second which the Monegasques managed well.
Less than forty-eight hours after the frustrating defeat against Fenerbahce, AS Monaco Basket must bounce back against Strasbourg. A match held at Gaston Médecin, as part of the 11th day of Betclic Élite. On their side, the Alsatians remain off a defeat on their court against ASVEL.
The Roca Team is more precise in the start of the match. The Monegasques show more control than their opponent of the day. The Strasbourg team lost eight balls in the first ten minutes, compared to four for Vassilis Spanoulis’ men. They also commit more fouls than the home team, with no less than nine personal fouls, compared to only two for the players in black this afternoon.
A slight control that allows the Monegasques to conclude this first act leading on the scoreboard (25-20). In terms of individual performances, Daniel Theis stands out with seven points and three rebounds. Jaron Blossomgame scores six points that reward his good start to the match.
A Serious and Focused Roca Team
AS Monaco Basket continues its momentum and creates a gap with the Strasbourg team. The Roca Team is focused and controls the match. The Alsatians are too inaccurate in front of the basket, with a low 31% shooting accuracy, including 0/6 from three-point range. On their side, the Rocher players show a percentage of 61%.
The Roca Team is supported by its collective. The entire squad, except Terry Tarpey, scored at least two points in this first half. Nikola Mirotic slightly stands out from the group, with 15 points scored and two rebounds captured. The Principality club goes to the locker room with a fourteen-point lead (51-37).
A Brawl and Two Ejections
This third quarter is marked by a brawl on the court. While the Roca Team manages the match, the return from the locker room is disrupted by numerous stoppages of play, one of which is more intense than the others. Indeed, after a tough duel between Alpha Diallo and Gabe Brown, tensions rise.
The American winger goes into a rage and his teammates struggle to calm him down. After video review, the referees decide to eject both players who then head to the locker rooms. An altercation that continued in the hallways before things settled down.
Back in the game, the Monegasques see their lead slightly reduced to just eleven points ahead (72-61). The Rocher players are more imprecise, barely surpassing 50% shooting accuracy in this third quarter.
The Roca Team Prevails Against Undisciplined Strasbourg
Tempers are still flaring at the start of the fourth quarter. A new altercation breaks out, this time between Jaron Blossomgame and Abdoulaye Ndoye. Both players receive a technical foul.
The lack of discipline is costly for Strasbourg in this end of the match. With five minutes remaining, four players are ejected. Ben Gregg, William Pfister, and Jean-Baptiste Maille have reached the limit of five fouls. Gabe Brown is added to the list, having been ejected following his altercation.
An undermanned team is unable to catch up with AS Monaco Basket. The Roca Team wins on its court 88 to 74. Vassilis Spanoulis’ players showed seriousness and control throughout the match.
Three Matches Scheduled for the Week
A week with three matches awaits the Roca Team. In the Euroleague, there will be two games. A trip to Spain, to face Baskonia, on Wednesday night. The Monegasques will follow it with hosting Bayern Munich, two days later. The week will conclude on Sunday, as part of the 12th day of Betclic Élite, with a match against Nanterre 92 at Gaston Médecin.
