Monaco Outlasts Strasbourg in Overtime Thriller
Monaco snatched a vital overtime victory on the road at Strasbourg, prevailing 118-114 in a fiercely contested battle. The visitors, who held an eight-point lead at halftime (45-53) and maintained a slender two-point advantage entering the final period (74-76), were pushed all the way by a resurgent Strasbourg side. Despite Marcus Keene's outstanding double-double of 34 points and 10 assists, complemented by 23 points from Abdoulaye Ndoye and 23 from the bench by Mike Davis Jr, the home team couldn't halt Monaco's offensive surge. Monaco showcased remarkable efficiency, shooting 62% from the field, including a blistering 47% (15-of-32) from three-point range, whereas Strasbourg struggled at 31% from deep. Strasbourg's bench outscored Monaco's 46-26, but it wasn't enough to offset Monaco's superior shooting.
The game was a testament to offensive firepower, with Monaco's 62% field goal percentage ultimately proving decisive against Strasbourg's 53%. The momentum swung back and forth, with neither team able to establish a commanding lead until the extra period, where Monaco's composure shone through.
This win solidifies Monaco's top spot in the Leaders Cup standings, moving them to 12 wins and 2 losses, while Strasbourg falls to 10-5 but remains firmly in playoff contention.