In a match that was technically rather weak, the Roca Team won on ASVEL’s court (84-52). This victory came after two defeats last week in the EuroLeague.
AS Monaco Basket emerged victorious in the French duel against ASVEL, during this 13th EuroLeague day. The Monegasques, very imprecise in the first half, managed to be clinical in the second half. An important win to avoid being left behind in this competition.
In a packed LDLC Arena, AS Monaco Basket seeks to return to victory in the EuroLeague. The Monegasques had a difficult week in Serbia, with two defeats against Belgrade clubs. Meanwhile, Vassilis Spanoulis’s men secured a win on Le Mans’ court. A victory achieved with difficulty, despite a remarkable first quarter.
The first ten minutes of this match will not go down in basketball history! Both teams were very inaccurate in shooting. Amidst this rain of missed shots, the Roca Team led the scoreboard (14-11). ASVEL finished this quarter with a 25% shooting accuracy compared to just over 33% for the Principality’s club. Only one three-pointer was scored in favor of Monaco during this first quarter, out of ten attempts.
The Roca Team limits the damage before halftime
A second quarter and a new face? Not really! Both teams remained inaccurate in shooting, a show that left the LDLC Arena puzzled. The Monegasques limited the damage and regained some accuracy, particularly with three-pointers. The Roca Team finished the quarter with 3/7 from long distance, against 0/9 for the Rhodanians.
Such domination allowed Elie Okobo’s teammates to take a substantial lead without being flashy. The Principality’s club went into the lockers ahead (34-21). Villeurbanne was absolutely not in the match, with 12 turnovers in this first half. They ended this part of the match with a low 22% shooting accuracy.
The Roca Team was clinical in the third quarter
In great difficulty in the EuroLeague, ASVEL had to show a completely different face in this second half. Currently in last position with only three victories in 12 matches, the team needed to improve. Even though they were a bit more precise in shooting, the Rhodanian team watched their opponent pull away. The Monegasques were clinical in this third quarter. They had a nearly 85% shooting success rate, with an impressive 10/10 for two-pointers.
A total contrast with the first half. The Roca Team extended their lead on the scoreboard before the final ten minutes (64-40). A very nice advantage that allowed Vassilis Spanoulis to rest some players. The Greek coach gave Juhann Begarin his first minutes in the EuroLeague this season. AS Monaco Basket approached this final quarter with serenity.
In the last quarter of this match, both teams had well determined the outcome. ASVEL did not come back, and the Roca Team won easily, with a final score of (84-52). A beautiful way to celebrate Monaco’s national holiday.
The Roca Team’s week will end at home against Bourg-en-Bresse. A match that will count for the 9th day of Betclic Élite. The Monegasques will return to the EuroLeague next Wednesday against Anadolu Efes, featuring a certain Jordan Loyd. The Polish international left the Roca Team after the EuroBasket this summer. The reunion will take place at Gaston Médecin.
