Summary:
The Paris basketball team defeats Monaco with the help of Yakuba Ouattara after 2 years on the bench.
Full Story:
AS Monaco basketball team suffered a loss of 80-87 against Paris in the Euroleague. Yakuba Ouattara, who spent two years on the bench, helped his new teammates from Paris to conquer Monaco. The game started with a 9-0 lead for Paris, but Monaco quickly rallied and began their comeback. Paris maintained a slim lead of 2-3 points while Monaco closely followed. American player Short II made impressive three-point shots, extending Paris’ lead, but Monaco countered with points from Brown and Blossomgame. At halftime, the score was 43-49 in favor of Paris.
Monaco continued their comeback in the second half but failed to secure a comfortable lead. They were only a few points behind but lacked stability. In the final quarter, the illusion of closing the gap quickly vanished as Paris made three offensive errors, which Monaco tried to capitalize on. However, they were unsuccessful in converting those opportunities. Short II and Ouattara, from Paris, scored the crucial four points that secured their victory. In the last seconds, Monaco missed their chances while Paris extended their lead to a final 7 points. Ouattara’s teammates played well, utilizing fast passes and crucial three-pointers.
Monaco, led by Sasa, struggled as James’ performance fluctuated. Okobo showed moments of brilliance but also made rookie mistakes. Strazel played little, leading to questions from the fans about his absence. The coach’s decisions were also brought into consideration. The team’s absences were discussed, as fans wondered how these missing players could contribute and provide much-needed support.
Monaco will play their next championship game against Nancy on October 26th at 8:30 PM.
Source:
montecarloin
