AS Monaco faced Olimpia Milano in EuroLeague.
Olimpia Milano hosted AS Monaco in the 15th-week match of Turkish Airlines EuroLeague. In the closing match of the week, Milan defeated Monaco with a score of 79-71.
The home team, who took the lead in the score with Devon Hall’s effective play in the first period, was able to maintain its superiority until the end of the quarter, even though there were parts where it lost its rhythm. The Italian team played the first ten minutes of the fight. 24-21 finished ahead.
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In the second quarter of the fight, the home team had difficulty in producing score on offense. Milan scored only 10 points this quarter, but had 26 points in the pot. First half, French team 34-47It ended with the . Elie Okobo scored 14 points in the first half and Mike James scored 13.
The visiting team maintained their double-digit superiority in the third quarter of the fight. Even though they couldn’t prevent Billy Baron’s three pointer at the last second, they made it to the deciding quarter. 51-62 went ahead.
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In the last period, the efforts of the home team to reduce the difference yielded results. Milan managed to narrow the lead to one ball as we entered the last three minutes. Messina’s students, who did not let their opponents win in defense, scored twenty-eight points in the last quarter, but allowed their opponent only nine points. At critical moments in the home team, Billy Baron took the stage and became a lifeline for his team with his three-pointers in a row. Milan, the struggle 79-71 won.
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Billy Baron scored 23 points and Brandon Davies scored 14 points, while Mike James’ 24 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds performance in the guest team was not enough to win.
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▪️ 1 rebound
▪️ 1 assist
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With this result, Olimpia Milano, who got their fifth win, will host Valencia Basket at home next week. On the other hand, AS Monaco, marking their fifth defeat in the EuroLeague this season, will host Zalgiris Kaunas in their next match.
Quarterly scores:
1st quarter: 24-21
2nd quarter: 34-47
3rd quarter: 51-62
4th quarter: 79-71
For individual statistics of the match click here.
