Despite a good start from QT, Paris Basketball lost (87-95) in the money time against Monaco at the adidas arena during this 22nd day of EuroLeague.
The cream of European basketball was there this Thursday evening. In the end, the Roca Team stands out thanks to its experience in the face of this Parisian enthusiasm.
However, it is Paris which strikes first. Momo Faye’s tomar from the start sets the pace of the start to the advantage of our players. Driven by Jared Rhoden’s 2/2 behind the arc, Paris Basketball starts the game with a big run (8-0). But our number 8 has a serious competitor in terms of skill because Mike James scores 17 points in the 1QT. This heatwave allows Monaco to take the advantage, even if our Parisians react from the start of 2QT. Dominant in the paint (12 rebounds to 6 in the QT), Paris leaves the 3 points aside to favor sharp drives following rapid ball lifts. The Roca Team is overtaken (7 faults) and Francesco Tabellini’s men are back on the scoreboard (27-27).
A final acceleration from Nikola Mirotic, however, allows the visitors to create a gap at half-time (43-52)… which Nadir Hifi reduces to 1 small unit after 2 big shots from the parking lot in the first possessions of 3QT (55-56)! On a powerful dunk from Allan Dokossi, Paris Basketball even managed to equalize again (59-59). This great outburst of energy is nevertheless not enough to contain a Monaco still as skillful from the parking lot (14/37 at 3 points). Here again, we need a BIG start for our Parisians to go from -12 (64-76) to -4 (77-83) in the middle of 4QT. Supported by more than 6,697 supporters, Paris plunges this meeting into money time with forceps. The two teams respond to each other action after action, so much so that the gap stabilizes with 50 seconds to go. But it is the Rocher club which will have the last word (87-95).
Each time, Paris Basketball managed to cast doubt on the European vice-champion. And this, until the last minutes. However, this was not enough to overcome a more managerial Monaco in the moments that matter.
This week filled with prestigious posters at the adidas arena will end in style this Sunday against Le Mans at 7 p.m. To come and support our champions, it’s happening ici.
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