From the first quarter, the Greeks showed their superiority to crush Monaco’s hopes and qualify in three matches, in order to rest before the next round.
In a decisive Game 3, Monaco was playing for its survival and its season with a squad weakened by the injuries of Daniel Theis and Alpha Diallo. In case of defeat, the Roca Team could say goodbye to its championship dreams.Olympiacos was seriously considering eliminating the Monegasques tonight to rest before the next round.
The start of the match favored the Greeks, their three-point shooting was phenomenal, the Monegasques responded despite everything with their weapons. After five minutes of play Monaco is still in the match.
This was not accounting for some errors that made them lose their way. On top of that,Evan Fournier (22 points) and his teammates continue to be accurate and extend the lead. At the end of the first quarter, the gap is already nine points, 17-26 for Olympiacos.
Poor shooting, turnovers, rushing: Olympiacos couldn’t ask for more. Every mistake is punished immediately. The gap grows, slowly but surely. Evan Fournier catches fire, his teammates follow, the gap grows again. 30-49 in favor of Olympiacos.
Elie Okobo and Jared Blossomgame hit two three-pointers that allow the Monegasques to keep hoping.
Then comes the second half. Apathetic Monegasques, without argument, accurate and organized Greeks. It’s a carbon copy of the first two matches: turnovers, unnecessary fouls, accurate and strong Greeks.
The Monegasques tried to come back with pride. The Monegasques came back to within 12 points but Evan Fournier, still on fire, scored and then distributed to finish and kill this match. Donte Hall will have traumatized the Monegasque centers throughout the match.
Matthew Strazel came out with an injury, Nemanja Nedovic was nightmarish, Mike James forced his game, it’s a reflection of this end of season and this series against Olympiacos.Final score (82-105).
The Monegasques did not react at all, all three matches are carbon copies, we could have written the same article three times.
Injuries and off-court issues undermined the Monegasque season, the summer should be eventful in the principality. Now they must secure victory in the league so that the season is not a total disaster.
