Monaco offers Milan and finds the taste of victory
Beaten in their last two outings on the European scene, the Monegasques dominated Milan this Thursday with 19 points signed Elie Okobo.
Monaco returned to victory in the Euroleague by beating Milan (101-88) at home on Thursday during the 21st day and relaunched in the competition. The “Roca team” remained on two defeats, last week in Istanbul on the floor of Fenerbahçe (98-94) and the previous week in Belgrade, against the Red Star (92-68). Monaco moves up to fifth place in the standings.
Faced with the red lantern Milanese and already beaten by Asvel last week (73-79), the Monegasques were led in each period (29-22, 57-50, 80-74) thanks to an aggressive game. Like a ball stolen by Jaron Blossomgame ten seconds from the buzzer, which distributed two points followed by a free throw. But this one was missed by Alpha Diallo and the score remained at 101-88 despite a last attempt from Madrid. Best scorer on the Monegasque side, point guard Elie Okobo scored 19 points for 7 assists and a rebound.
Monaco on the occasion to resume its march forward by receiving Alba Berlin, penultimate, on February 1, before going to face the ogre Real Madrid, at the head of the Euroleague, two days later.