AS Monaco Basketball Reaches EuroLeague Final for the First Time in History
Monaco defeats Olympiakos 78-68, marking a historic milestone as the first French club to reach the EuroLeague final since Limoges in 1993.
In a momentous match held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, AS Monaco Basket triumphed over Olympiakos with a score of 78-68, securing a place in the EuroLeague final for the first time in its history.
This achievement marks a significant milestone as Monaco becomes the first French club to reach the EuroLeague final since Limoges in 1993.
The match was characterized by an intense atmosphere, with nearly 6,000 Greek supporters present.
AS Monaco's players showcased a formidable performance that effectively countered Olympiakos, who had finished the regular season in first place.
Mam Jaiteh, a key player for Monaco, shared the team's determination, reflecting on past experiences and highlighting their focus on the match.
Under the guidance of coach Vassilis Spanoulis, a three-time EuroLeague champion as a player, Monaco's gameplay has been revitalized since his appointment in December.
Spanoulis emphasized the collective effort of his team, resulting in 21 assists during the match.
Mike James led the scoring for Monaco with 17 points, complemented by 7 rebounds and 7 assists, demonstrating his leadership on the court.
However, Alpha Diallo emerged as a standout player, contributing significantly with 22 points and a performance evaluation of 25. Jaron Blossomgame scored 12 points, and Mam Jaiteh added 11 points with 6 rebounds, further reinforcing the team's offensive and defensive strategies.
Despite a valiant effort from Evan Fournier, who scored 31 points for Olympiakos, Monaco managed to neutralize the Greek club's offense effectively.
Alekszej Fedoricsev, the president of AS Monaco Basketball, expressed his emotions after the victory, noting the energetic support from the Monaco fans amid a predominantly Greek crowd.
Fedoricsev acknowledged the need for focus on the upcoming final against Fenerbahçe, scheduled for Sunday, May 25. This victory allows Monaco to dream of claiming the prestigious EuroLeague title, a first for French basketball in over three decades.
This achievement marks a significant milestone as Monaco becomes the first French club to reach the EuroLeague final since Limoges in 1993.
The match was characterized by an intense atmosphere, with nearly 6,000 Greek supporters present.
AS Monaco's players showcased a formidable performance that effectively countered Olympiakos, who had finished the regular season in first place.
Mam Jaiteh, a key player for Monaco, shared the team's determination, reflecting on past experiences and highlighting their focus on the match.
Under the guidance of coach Vassilis Spanoulis, a three-time EuroLeague champion as a player, Monaco's gameplay has been revitalized since his appointment in December.
Spanoulis emphasized the collective effort of his team, resulting in 21 assists during the match.
Mike James led the scoring for Monaco with 17 points, complemented by 7 rebounds and 7 assists, demonstrating his leadership on the court.
However, Alpha Diallo emerged as a standout player, contributing significantly with 22 points and a performance evaluation of 25. Jaron Blossomgame scored 12 points, and Mam Jaiteh added 11 points with 6 rebounds, further reinforcing the team's offensive and defensive strategies.
Despite a valiant effort from Evan Fournier, who scored 31 points for Olympiakos, Monaco managed to neutralize the Greek club's offense effectively.
Alekszej Fedoricsev, the president of AS Monaco Basketball, expressed his emotions after the victory, noting the energetic support from the Monaco fans amid a predominantly Greek crowd.
Fedoricsev acknowledged the need for focus on the upcoming final against Fenerbahçe, scheduled for Sunday, May 25. This victory allows Monaco to dream of claiming the prestigious EuroLeague title, a first for French basketball in over three decades.
