2024-11-08 22:45:00
Beaten by one point last week on the floor of Zalgiris Kaunas, Monaco raised its head this Friday during the 8th day of the Euroleague by winning quite clearly (81-69) in Turkey against Anadolu Efes . ASVEL, beaten at home by Fenerbahçe, recorded its fourth consecutive defeat.
Monaco came very close to the feat last week in Kaunas. However, the Monegasques lost, certainly by a very small point, to the co-leader. We therefore had to react this Friday in Türkiye during the 8th day. And Sasa Obradovic’s players knew how to do it very well by winning, even quite clearly at the finish (81-69) against Anadolu Efes, one of the poorly ranked. The Roca Team now has five victories in eight matches, as many as Paris, which continued its superb series the day before by scoring a fourth victory at the expense of Partizan Belgrade at home. Like the Parisians, the Monegasques suffered, however, before being able to celebrate this fifth success which allows them to return to the Top 6, one place ahead of the players from the capital (7th). Trailing at the break (41-36), the Monegasques were then up to ten points behind.
There were only three left before the start of the last quarter. Elie Okobo, Alpha Diallo and Mike James (12 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists) again decisive (six points in a row) after already a good start to the match then took charge with the help also of Giorgios Papagiannis (15 points , 5 rebounds, including 9 in the last minutes) to give the Roca Team enough lead.
Fourth defeat in a row for ASVEL
Enough in any case to protect themselves from a possible new revolt by the Turks and their two Frenchmen Vincent Poirier (14 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists) and Rodrigue Beaubois (8 points, 2 rebounds). And if Monaco was able to raise its head, ASVEL, also out this Friday for the 8th day, cannot say the same. Despite a sumptuous copy of Nando De Colo against his former club (18 points, 11 assists, 29 evaluation), the Villeurbannais suffered a fourth defeat in a row (77-73), at home against the Turks of Fenerbahçe.
The executioner of this ASVEL team, now penultimate in the standings, is Marko Guduric. While Pierric Poupet’s players could still hope to beat Fener to the post, the Serb dampened their ultimate ambitions with a magnificent long-distance shot. Nigel Hayes-Davis, top scorer of the match with 25 points, also hurt ASVEL, who already have six defeats after eight days.
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**Interview with Basketball Analyst, Alex Bennett**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Alex. Last night, AS Monaco secured a strong win against Anadolu Efes Istanbul. What stood out to you about their performance?
**Alex Bennett:** Thanks for having me! Monaco’s performance was indeed impressive, especially after their heartbreaking loss to Zalgiris Kaunas last week. The team showed tremendous resilience, and you could sense their determination to rebound from that close defeat. They executed their game plan effectively, playing solid defense and capitalizing on their offensive opportunities.
**Interviewer:** They won 81-69, which suggests it was a convincing victory. Were there any key players who made a significant impact in the game?
**Alex Bennett:** Absolutely. Players like Mike James and Elie Okobo really stepped up. James was crucial in orchestrating the offense, while Okobo’s perimeter shooting created spacing that allowed the team to operate more freely. Their combined efforts made it difficult for Anadolu Efes to contain them, contributing significantly to the team’s success.
**Interviewer:** Anadolu Efes has been struggling this season. What do you think they need to improve to turn their fortunes around?
**Alex Bennett:** Anadolu Efes has a talented roster, but it seems they are struggling with consistency. They need to focus on tightening their defense and finding a rhythm on offense. Additionally, they could benefit from better ball movement to create open shots and prevent teams from keying in on their star players. A few adjustments in strategy could make a big difference moving forward.
**Interviewer:** Looking ahead, what’s next for AS Monaco in the Euroleague?
**Alex Bennett:** Monaco will definitely want to build on this momentum. They currently sit at five wins in their last eight games, which puts them in a decent position. If they can continue to play with this level of intensity and keep building team chemistry, they could be a strong contender as the season progresses. Their upcoming matches will be crucial in establishing their standing in the league.
**Interviewer:** Thanks, Alex. It sounds like an exciting season ahead for both AS Monaco and Anadolu Efes Istanbul!
**Alex Bennett:** It really is! I’m looking forward to seeing how the rest of the season unfolds. Thanks for having me!
