Summary:
ASMonaco Basket beats Cholet, the league leader, in a championship match 89-72.
Full Story:
The AS Monaco Basket team defeated the league leaders Cholet in a home game with a score of 89-72. After a disappointing performance in the Euroleague against Barcelona, Monaco regained confidence by defeating Virtus Bologna and continued their winning streak against the top team in the French BetClic championship. The first quarter ended with a 20-20 tie, and Loyd stood out with an impressive performance. However, in the second quarter, Monaco struggled with the physicality of their opponents, leading to a halftime score of 37-45 in favor of Cholet. Vitto Brown had a strong game, showing improvement from previous matches. James was rested as a precaution due to fatigue. Strazel came alive in the second half, and Monaco managed to overcome an 11-point deficit. Loyd scored 25 points in only 20 minutes and 28 seconds of play, while Brown contributed 18 points in 24 minutes. Okobo had a less than stellar performance, with only 3 points in 23 minutes and 40 seconds. Begarin struggled on the court, while Tarpey played well. Cornelie was not utilized, but he is known for his valuable contributions in terms of long-range shots and defensive recoveries. Monaco’s next game will be against Paris at the Sala Gaston Medecin on Thursday, October 24th, for the Euroleague.
Source:
montecarloin
