Kosner Baskonia falls to Monaco (102-92)
Baskonia has competed until the last moment, but has yielded to Monaco's push in the last quarter.
Trent Forrest. Photo: EFE
Kosner Baskonia lost 102-92 this Friday to the AS Monaco Basket on the 28th day of the Euroleague.
The locals have started strong, but the Baskonia has responded thanks to the triples of Howard and Diakite to tie 14-14. Losses and baskets have allowed Monaco to close the first quarter ahead (29-24).
In the second half, Radzevicius and Howard have turned the scoreboard around (29-30), with outside shots, James and Blossomgame have dominated. The locals have stuck in 42 points, and the Vitorian team has taken good advantage to go to rest with an advantage (46-50).
After the break, Howard sprained his ankle six seconds later, and the Baskonists made several faults. However, in the third quarter the fight was tense, with Strazel and Nedovic as protagonists until 74-73.
In the last quarter, James and Okobo put in the 84-77 and pushed a partial that changed the inertia.
In the final stretch, Okoboy Diallo's triples have decided the game with a 95-85. Monaco has secured the victory to close the 102-92 free throw.
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