In a highly anticipated round four clash in the EuroLeague, AS Monaco secured a 86-75 victory against Alba Berlin on Friday night. The win marked Monaco’s first home victory of the season and solidified their position in the standings at 2-2. AS Monaco’s newly activated star Kemba Walker played a pivotal role in the game, contributing give points and a key assist during the second quarter to give his team the edge.
Kemba Walker, the newest addition to AS Monaco’s roster, wasted no time making an impact on his home debut at the Salle Gaston Médecin. His five points and an assist during the second quarter provided the spark that turned the tide in Monaco’s favour. Walker’s presence and abilities proved crucial in securing the victory.
AS Monaco’s balanced scoring
AS Monaco displayed exceptional teamwork with a well-balanced scoring effort. Mike James led the team with 17 points, seven assists, and four rebounds, while Yakuba Ouattara, Petr Cornelie, and Alpha Diallo each contributed nine points. Jaron Blossomgame and John Brown added eight points apiece. This distribution of scoring highlights AS Monaco’s strength in unity.
Despite the loss, Alba Berlin had standout performances from Matt Thomas, who scored a team-high 17 points, and Sterling Brown, who added 15 points. Malte Delow chipped in with 10 points.
AS Monaco’s impressive streak continues
AS Monaco’s strong performance against Alba Berlin marked an impressive win for the team. The victory catapulted AS Monaco to the middle of the EuroLeague standings, and they are now aiming to secure a third consecutive win in the next game against Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv.
Alba Berlin, currently at 0-4, faces the challenge of getting back on track. Their next match against EA7 Emporio Armani Milan presents an opportunity to secure their first victory of the season.
AS Monaco’s balanced scoring and the addition of Kemba Walker’s playmaking skills were the keys to their success against Alba Berlin. AS Monaco aims to build on this momentum as they continue their EuroLeague journey, while Alba seeks to turn their season around in the games ahead.
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