The Roca Team wins the second clash of the week against Paris Basketball, 48 hours after securing the first. A victory that allows Vassilis Spanoulis’ men to string together a third consecutive success in the Euroligue.
The Roca Team imposed itself on its home court against Paris Basketball, for the 14th day of the Euroligue (125-104). A third consecutive victory in the Euroligue, with an offensive festival and serenity.
It’s time for act 2 between AS Monaco Basket and Paris Basketball. This Thursday evening, the two teams face off for the second time in 48 hours. The Monégasques had won, in the final moments, securing their ticket to the quarter-finals of the French Cup. This time, it’s for the 14th day of the Euroligue that the two clubs meet on the Gaston Médecin court.
The first ten minutes of this match are similar to those on Tuesday evening. Once again, it’s the attacks that take precedence over defenses. A very offensive opposition that pleases the Monégasque crowd. Unlike the first clash of the week, it’s the entire collective of the Principality that shines in these opening moments.
The Roca Team concludes this first quarter leading the scoreboard (35-29). Both teams show similar shooting success (63%). Vassilis Spanoulis’ players are creating problems for their opponent. They made two interceptions in this first quarter, compared to zero for the Parisians.
The Roca Team pulls away
Elie Okobo’s teammates kick it up a notch at the start of the second quarter. The players from the Rock pull away with a nice 14-2 run inflicted on the Parisians. A dynamic that allows AS Monaco Basket to build an 18-point lead (49-31).
The Parisians don’t give up and try to close the gap. At halftime, the Monégasques are still ahead on the scoreboard despite the reduction by Nadir Hifi’s teammates (58-46). A downside for Monaco in this quarter, with Nemanja Nedovic’s injury. Hurt in his right knee, the Serbian player did not return to the court.
A second half with more technical mistakes from both teams. In total, there were 11 turnovers during this quarter. A lack of efficiency that shows in the score, with a less prolific quarter.
A victory with complete serenity
Back from the locker room, Vassilis Spanoulis’ men continue their momentum. They display a nice 75% shooting accuracy during the third quarter. The Monégasques are more precise and solid than their opponent tonight. They pull away again and enter the final quarter with a 21-point lead. A situation that allows them to approach the last ten minutes with complete serenity unlike Tuesday evening in the French Cup.
The Monégasques win 125 to 104, securing a second victory in 48 hours against Paris Basketball. It’s the third consecutive victory in the Euroligue. A triumph marked by Elie Okobo’s performance. The Frenchman finishes the game with 26 points, four rebounds and eight assists.
AS Monaco Basket’s week concludes Saturday evening, on the Dijon court. A match counting for the tenth day of Betclic Élite. The next Euroligue game for Vassilis Spanoulis’ men will be next Friday. An opposition against the Turkish team Fenerbahce, at Gaston Médecin.
A new recruit despite the recruitment ban
AS Monaco Basket announced this afternoon the arrival of Cory Joseph. The Canadian played 14 seasons in the NBA, with a title in 2014 with the San Antonio Spurs. He will undergo medical examinations this Friday. An arrival that surprised many, due to the recruitment ban imposed by the Euroligue. The LNB also monitors the club’s finances. It must give its approval for each future recruitment. A situation to follow on the side of the Principality’s club.
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