This time, there was no photo: beaten at the buzzer three weeks earlier at home by Panathinaikos, Monaco was swept away Thursday in Athens (88-63) by this direct opponent for qualification for the play-offs, during of the 21st day of the Euroleague.
The Monegasques, who opened their victory counter in 2024 on Wednesday against Baskonia Vitoria (93-83), after two defeats to start the year in the continental competition, conceded their tenth defeat (11 victories). Enough to temporarily slip into 8th position in the ranking, when his evening opponent consolidates his 4th place.
Mike James’ Roca Team, particularly well muzzled by the Athenian defense (11 pts, 5 assists), especially paid for getting through the first quarter (27-12). And with 38.2% success on shots and only 3/10 on free throws, it is impossible to hope to pick up the score afterwards.
Especially since on the Pana side, the Frenchman Mathias Lessort was untenable (23 pts, 9 rebounds, 5 assists).
