AS Monaco triumphed on Cholet’s court, 95 to 72, in Betclic Élite. A victory achieved with control, with an excellent first quarter.
The Roca Team didn’t give Cholet any gifts, and won 95 to 72. A success that the Monegasques secured from the very first moments of the match. Vassilis Spanoulis’s players seem to have learned their lesson after the game against Nanterre.
AS Monaco Basket travelled to Cholet’s court this Tuesday, for the 13th day of Betclic Élite. After having narrowly avoided defeat against Nanterre at home last Sunday, the Roca Team needs to find reassurance. Cholet presents a neutral record, six wins for the same number of losses. The Cholet team is coming off two consecutive defeats and must stop this negative spiral.
The Roca Team wishes to leave no suspense in this match. The men of Vassilis Spanoulis are on fire at the start of this game. The Monegasques lead 17 to 6, all in less than four minutes. The Monaco players are clinical with a 4/4 from three-point range. This situation forces the Cholet coach to take the first timeout.
The Roca Team in steamroller mode
In full display, AS Monaco Basket crushes its evening opponent in this first act (35-14). The domination is total, with nearly 77% shooting success, including a 7/7 from three-point range, in these first ten minutes for the Roca Team. Cholet is completely powerless against the Monegasque armada.
The Meilleraie cannot ignite as its team is overwhelmed at the start of this match. The difficulties continue in the second quarter, despite some hopeful signs. Cholet is suffering defensively and can consider themselves lucky that the Monegasques don’t take certain open shots.
Offensively, Fabrice Lefrançois’s men find solutions in the paint by relying on their interior players. At halftime, the score remains harsh for Cholet (58-34). The Principality club is less precise during this second quarter. Nikola Mirotic stands out among his teammates in this first half, with 16 points, two rebounds, and one assist.
A balanced third quarter and short-lived hope for Cholet
Returning from the locker room, Cholet fully intends to challenge the Rocher club. Chibuzo Agbo’s teammates are more present in the duel and disrupt the Monegasques. Monaco suffers and concedes a fourth foul in less than four minutes. Cholet inflicts a 13-6 run and awakens its crowd. The Meilleraie begins to believe in an upset.
AS Monaco Basket has learned from the match against Nanterre and stops Cholet’s momentum. The Roca Team controls its game, helped by Cholet’s missteps from beyond the arc. The Cholet players are at 5/21 from three-point range, far too insufficient to hope to come back into this game. The Principality club wins this very physical quarter by a small margin (20-19) and maintains its strong lead (53-78).
A victory to conclude this 2025 Betclic Élite year
During the fourth quarter, the Monegasques show seriousness against resigned adversaries. The Roca Team widens the gap and claims a 95 to 72 victory on Cholet’s court. A victory that Vassilis Spanoulis’s players achieved from the outset. AS Monaco Basket remains at the top of the championship.
The end-of-year festivities will take place on the courts for the Roca Team. Although the Monegasques have finished with Betclic Élite in 2025, there are two great Euroleague fixtures remaining. This will begin on Friday, with the reception of Real Madrid at Gaston Médecin. The calendar year will end on the court of FC Barcelona, on Tuesday, December 30. A nice program to conclude this year 2025.
