Basketball: The Roca Team wins after overtime against Maccabi Tel-Aviv
The Roca Team defeated Maccabi Tel-Aviv 112 to 107 after overtime. This victory was hard-fought and driven by an outstanding performance from Mike James.
Match Context
On Thursday evening, AS Monaco Basket played against Maccabi Tel-Aviv in Belgrade. The game was relocated due to the geopolitical situation. The Monégasques entered the match confident, following a successful week with three wins.
Recent Victories
- Two EuroLeague wins against Greek teams Olympiakos and Panathinaikos.
- A victory at Limoges in the Betclic Elite league.
These results marked a key week for the team led by Vassilis Spanoulis, who is aiming to maintain this momentum with a third consecutive win tonight.
Maccabi Tel-Aviv's Struggles
On the other hand, Maccabi Tel-Aviv have had a slow start to the EuroLeague season, winning only two of their first eight games.
Despite a strong start in recent matches, Monaco’s players, including Matthew Strazel’s teammates, "fell back into bad habits" during this game. Defensive issues were evident, especially in the paint where they suffered significantly.
The Israelis grabbed five offensive rebounds against seven defensive rebounds.
Even so, the score remained close throughout the game, showcasing a competitive battle.
Author's Conclusion
The Roca Team's resilience and key performances have kept them on track for a strong EuroLeague season despite defensive challenges.
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