The Roca Team wins, this Tuesday night, against Partizan Belgrade 101 to 84. A serious first half that led the Monégasque team to victory, despite a relaxation in the second half.
They start 2026 as they concluded 2025! The teammates of Mike James win 101 to 84 against Partizan Belgrade at home. An excellent way to start the new year, before heading to play Valencia. A serious victory, with a solid team effort and excellent three-point shooting in the first half.
AS Monaco Basket hosts Partizan Belgrade this Tuesday night, at Gaston Médecin. The first match in 2026 for Vassilis Spanoulis’ men who want to continue their series of five consecutive wins. On the other side, Partizan Belgrade arrives in the last position of the Euroleague with only six wins in 19 matches.
The Roca Team is focused at the start of the game. Mike James’ teammates capitalize on their excellent outside shooting (6/7 from three-point range) to widen the gap after ten minutes of play (28-21). In the paint, the Monégasques are present to grab rebounds. Offensively, they face some difficulties in the paint.
The Roca Team in total controlÂ
After a serious first quarter, the players from the Principality maintain their rhythm. They show more precision inside the paint, with a slightly higher percentage at 73%. From three-point range, the Monégasques remain very skilled with a 4/6 during this second quarter.
Facing them, the Serbians can’t find solutions, especially on defense. A game sector where Joan Penarroya’s men struggle considerably. AS Monaco Basket takes advantage to increase the lead (54-39). In terms of individual performance, no one stands out. Despite scoring 54 points in the first half, no Monégasque player scored more than ten points. A statistic that highlights the collective performance of the Roca Team players.
The Roca Team gets a scareÂ
Returning from the locker room, the Monégasques start to relax. Nevertheless, they reach a twenty-point lead and the outcome of the match seems to be in no doubt. A turning point in this end of the match. Vassilis Spanoulis’ men lose focus, and see Partizan Belgrade closing in at the end of the third quarter. Ten minutes from the end, the Serbians are back within 11 points of their opponents (74-63).
The Roca Team experienced an enormous offensive breakdown in this third quarter. The Roca players display a shooting success rate below 40%. The Serbians are not much more precise, but remain consistent in this area.
A frustrating second half
In a somewhat strange second half, the Roca Team finishes the job and wins the game. A 101 to 84 victory at home, against the Euroleague’s last-place team. The Monégasques secure a sixth consecutive victory, in all competitions, their fourth in the Euroleague. A serious opening match during the first twenty minutes, followed by a relaxation that sowed some doubts.
There are two matches remaining on the schedule for this starting week. The Roca Team will travel to Valencia in less than 48 hours. A top-of-the-table clash against the Euroleague leader. The week will conclude with the Betclic Élite championship, on Nancy’s court, Saturday night.
