AS Monaco Basket’s winning streak of back-to-back EuroLeague victories at home in the Salle Gaston Médecin has come to an end. The Roca Team was simply outpaced by Paris Basketball on Thursday 24th October, with a series of missed opportunities proving costly for the Monaco side.

Despite a strong start to the season, the Roca Team struggled to match the tempo and precision of their Parisian rivals during their recent meeting in the Principality, with Paris Basketball coming away as the 80-87 victors of the game.

The defeat is a setback for AS Monaco Basket, whose performance was marred by several missed opportunities and inconsistency in critical moments.

The home team’s struggles began early, with turnovers and shooting issues allowing Paris to secure an early lead. Despite defensive adjustments and a brief lead in the third quarter, Monaco couldn’t maintain their momentum.

A rally led by Elie Okobo and Matthew Strazel briefly put the Roca Team 58-56 up, sparking hopes of a comeback. However, timely three-pointers from Paris in the final quarter, along with Monaco’s missed free throws, ultimately decided the game.

Mam Jaiteh, Mike James and Elie Okobo each scored 13 points, but it wasn’t enough to counter Paris’s scoring efficiency overall.

Head coach Sasa Obradovic reflected on the game, saying, “We missed too many opportunities today, whether it was passes or open shots. We left too many chances on the court, which makes it difficult to win, especially against a well-playing team.”

The team will play Nancy in the Betclic Elite on Saturday 26th October. The next EuroLeague home game will be on 12th November against Crvena Zvezda.

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