Paris demolishes Monaco to seize top spot
Paris delivered a resounding statement of intent on the road, dismantling Monaco 123-95 in a Betclic Elite clash of titans. The visitors, already up by 13 at the half (54-67), established their dominance early with a decisive 25-40 first-quarter run, a lead they would never relinquish. Their offensive onslaught continued after the break, extending their advantage to 28 points entering the final period, a deficit Monaco could not overcome.
Paris's offensive efficiency was staggering, shooting 58% from the field (41/71) and a blistering 44% from three-point range (17/39), with their bench providing a massive 71 points. Monaco, despite a stellar 34-point effort from Matthew Strazel, simply had no answer for the collective firepower. Paris's 25 assists and 43 rebounds highlighted their superior team play, with Mouhamed Faye contributing 10 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks off the bench. This commanding victory propels Paris into first place in the standings, leapfrogging Monaco and solidifying their championship aspirations.