Monaco overcame recent off-court turmoil to secure a dramatic 81-80 victory over Olympiakos, the second-ranked team in the EuroLeague, on Thursday evening. Simultaneously, Paris dominated ASVEL with a score of 90-81, pushing ASVEL to the bottom of the standings.

Monaco Edges Out Olympiakos in Thrilling Finish

The win provides a much-needed boost for Monaco, which has been navigating challenges related to the departure of its coach. The team managed to build us forget a week still agitated by the club’s extra-sporting concerns, according to reports.

Monaco’s victory marks their fifth consecutive win against Olympiakos. The team established an early lead, opening with an 11-2 run against Evan Fournier and the Greek squad. Despite a response from Olympiakos, Monaco maintained control, entering halftime with a 43-37 advantage.

The game remained competitive in the second half, with Olympiakos briefly taking the lead thanks to a shot from Tyler Dorsey, who finished as the game’s top scorer with 19 points. However, Monaco rallied, fueled by strong performances from Nemanja Nedovic and Jaron Blossomgame.

Strazel Seals the Victory

A late injury to Mike James forced him to leave the game, but Matthew Strazel stepped up in his absence. After Alec Peters missed a crucial free throw, Strazel secured the win with a floater that bounced in off the backboard. The referees reviewed the play and confirmed the basket, denying Olympiakos a final opportunity to score.

With the win, Monaco improves to 9th place in the EuroLeague standings. The victory is particularly significant for interim coach Manuchar Markoishvili, who is taking the reins following Vassilis Spanoulis’ departure.

Paris Hands ASVEL Another Defeat

In a separate matchup, Paris defeated ASVEL 90-81. Despite a late push led by Armel Traoré, Paris maintained control thanks to a dominant performance from Justin Robinson, who scored 25 points, including key three-pointers in the closing minutes.

Paris’ win provides some breathing room in the standings, while ASVEL remains at the bottom of the EuroLeague table.