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Monaco wins in overtime before facing Olympiacos in Euroleague playoffs
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Monaco wins in overtime before facing Olympiacos in Euroleague playoffs

From Ta Nea · (6m ago) Greek Positive tone

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Monaco secured an 118-114 overtime victory against Strasbourg in the French league.
  • The win keeps Monaco at the top of the French championship standings.
  • Monaco will host Olympiacos for the third game of their Euroleague playoffs series.

AS Monaco Basket, known as the Roca Team, continues its dominant run in the French league, securing a hard-fought overtime victory against Strasbourg. This crucial win, achieved just days before a pivotal Euroleague playoff game against Olympiacos, underscores the team's resilience and winning mentality.

With this latest triumph, Monaco solidifies its position at the summit of the French championship, demonstrating their strength domestically even as they contend with top European competition. The team's performance, particularly the high-scoring efforts from Mike James and Strazael, highlights their offensive prowess.

The upcoming Euroleague playoff game against Olympiacos is a major focus for the club and its fans. This French league victory serves as vital momentum heading into that high-stakes encounter, where Monaco will be looking to advance in the prestigious European tournament. The team's ability to perform under pressure, both in domestic and international arenas, is a testament to their ambition and the quality of their squad.

Victoiiiire en prolongations à Strasbourg 🧯🔜 Rendez-vous mardi à Gaston Médecin, pour ce match 3 dos au mur face à l’Olympiakos 🔥 🎟https://t.co/aGMLizYlTf#RocaTeam #BetclicELITE

— AS Monaco BasketA social media post from AS Monaco Basket celebrating their overtime win against Strasbourg and looking ahead to the Euroleague playoff game against Olympiacos.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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