La Roca Team bowed on the Barcelona prosecution (100-89) in Euroligue on the occasion of match 3 of the quarterfinals. The Monegasques will have to react in Catalonia this Friday for match 4.
No miracle for Monaco and an expected reaction of Barcelona in this match 3 of the quarterfinals of the Euroligue. After two successes (+17 and +13) on its parquet floor, the Roca Team fell in Catalonia this Wednesday (100-89). It will be necessary to wait before validating your ticket for the Final Four of the competition.
The start of the Monegasques match suggested beautiful things in this meeting. Dominator during the first two games, Monaco still counts on a Mike James Inspirated. Nine points and four assists after the first quarter for the leader and a three-point shot almost at the Strazel buzzer to offer three lengths ahead of ASM (24-27). But the Roca Team collapses taking a 27-12 in the 2nd quarter and in particular a 17-0 over the first five minutes. More aggressive in the rebound (19 against 11), Barcelona takes 12 points ahead at halftime (51-39). Despite the 14 points in Diallo, Monaco must run after the scoring.
Barcelona relaunches the series
Returning to five points (71-66, 29th), then finally with eight points apart after the third quarter (74-66), Monaco never managed to tickle his opponent who imposes his rhythm, led by the 19 points, 10 rebounds of Hernangomez. Okobo nevertheless sounds the revolt with a three-point shot followed by one in two on the launch line (85-78). In the last four minutes, the difference of nine points is constant in favor of the Barcelona.
Parker knocks out the Monegasques of a raging dunk, Theis takes a 5th fault and Monaco concedes his first defeat in this series. Catchy and well helped by the 20 points, 12 assists of James, the ASM was completely wrong in the 2nd quarter. This Friday, the two teams will meet at Palau Blaugrana in an electric atmosphere for an match, which may be that of qualification for Monaco.
Monegasque markers : James (20 points) – Okobo (19) – Diallo (16) – Blossomgame (12) – Theis (10) – Jaiteh (7) – Strazel (5).
