During the 17th round of the EuroLeague, the Roca Team dominated FC Bayern Munich (103-77) at the Gaston Médecin Hall. Driven by an impressive team effort and a decisive third quarter, AS Monaco delivered a top-tier performance under the guidance of Vassilis Spanoulis.
An engaged finale from the very first minutes
In an electric atmosphere in Fontvieille, the Roca Team immediately got into their game. The first possessions set the tone: defensive intensity, quick ball movement, and a determination to dictate the pace. Bayern Munich tried to impose their tactical discipline, but the Roca Team was ready. The first quarter remained balanced, even though the Monegasques managed to take a slight lead (18-17), thanks to a strong presence near the basket and an already solid defense.
The Roca Team builds momentum before the break
As the minutes passed, AS Monaco asserted their collective superiority. The second quarter was marked by a progressive escalation from the Roca Team, finding solutions both in the interior game and from beyond the arc. The rotations brought energy, and the intensity did not falter. Boosted by Mike James, invaluable in creating plays, and Elie Okobo, sharp offensively, Monaco widened the gap. By winning this quarter 29-22, the Roca Team headed to the locker rooms with a well-deserved lead (47-39), suggesting a promising second half.
A spectacular third quarter, Monaco breaks the game open
The return from the locker room was simply exceptional. The Roca Team delivered a very high-level third quarter, scoring 35 points in ten minutes. Stifling defense, rapid transitions, incredible precision: Bayern Munich was overwhelmed. The Monegasques imposed a relentless pace and definitively turned the tide of the finale.
Alpha Diallo, omnipresent, stood out for his total impact on both ends of the court and finished as the best player of the match (PIR 24). Around him, Nikola Mirotic (16 points), Elie Okobo (18 points), and Donatas Motiejunas Theis dominated the paint and punished every opposing mistake. By the end of the third quarter, the gap was insurmountable.
Collective control and European championship
With a comfortable lead, the Roca Team approached the final quarter with calm and maturity. Bayern Munich attempted to react, slightly winning the period (22-21), but Monaco perfectly controlled the end of the game. The symbolic 100 points mark was surpassed, emblematic of a rare offensive dominance in a EuroLeague final.
Statistics confirmed Monaco’s superiority: 71.4% success in two-point shots, 40% in three-point shots, 86.4% free throws, 41 rebounds, and 24 assists. A complete collective performance, reflecting the tactical work of Vassilis Spanoulis and the commitment of the entire team.
A historic night for the Roca Team
This resounding success (103-77) will remain a foundational moment in the history of AS Monaco. In the EuroLeague final, in front of their home crowd, the Roca Team didn’t just win: they impressed all of Europe. A victory symbolic of ambition, maturity, and collective strength, which positions Monaco among the leading names in continental basketball.
