A high-voltage shock in Madrid
This Thursday evening, the basketball world holds its breath. AS Monaco is preparing to challenge Real Madrid on its legendary floor, in a Euroleague buzzing with crazy rumors: what if Real one day left the competition to join a hypothetical NBA Europe?
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Fantasy or the beginnings of a revolution? The figures discussed behind the scenes – up to 1 billion euros for an entry ticket – seem unreal compared to the economic reality of European basketball. But on the pitch, Real Madrid are not dreaming: they are moving forward, conquering, buoyed by five victories in a row and a thirst for revenge since their last defeat… against Monaco on December 26.
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Real remains on a display against Milan (106-77) and has not forgotten the Monegasque affront in December. But if Monaco shows the face seen against the Red Star – alternating flashes of genius and slumps – the evening promises to be electric.
Mike James, redemption time
Mike James, unfortunate hero on Tuesday (3/16 on shots), experienced a rare air gap. “One day without, it happens,” tempers Spanoulis. But MJ has already shone at the Movistar Arena: 28 points and an anthology finish in 2022. Tonight, he wants to rekindle the flame.
Facing him, Real can count on Campazzo, the Argentinian maestro (28 points, 10 assists in the first leg), and sniper Mario Hezonja. Monaco will have to dig into their guts to resist Madrid’s fury. A duel not to be missed under any circumstances…
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