Monaco’s late surge stuns Real Madrid in overtime clash

this Monaco break the streak Real Madrid for won 94-95 in overtime in a tense and controversial match Mike James showed his quality. jordan loyd.

While it took a while for Madrid to find its rhythm, Alberto Abalde came up big with his first two triples and a perfect 3/4 in the opening period. Jordan Loyd and Mike James made it clear from the start that they were the two fastest playmakers in the Euroleague.

But at the end of the first quarter, which finished 23-17, Madrid managed to pull ahead thanks to Abalde’s solid defense on James, the rest of the team contributing with assists, and Walter Tavares asserting his usual dominance.

We said it once but we’ll say it again… @TheNatural_05 ridiculous, 4pt game to send the game to overtime! pic.twitter.com/p8VVgVnfC5

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Monaco came out with more energy in the second quarter and evened the score at 23-23 with a 0-6 start. Donatas Motiejunas defeated Vincent Poirier in the first two exchanges, but the French side responded with grit and found a way to rebound.

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With substitutions Madrid showed a deeper bench and gradually extended the lead until it reached ten points, 38-28 (min. 15:30) with Sergio Llull finding his rhythm.

From there the Spanish team slowed slightly and Monaco, using smaller lineups, disrupted the home defense. James returned to his former form and finished the half as the top scorer with 14 points.
The Monegasque squad demonstrated that finishing high in the table was earned, not luck, bringing more energy on the floor than Madrid at times, moving in bursts and creating fast counters.

White’s advantage is diminishing

Eventually Madrid’s advantage dwindled to 48-45 as both teams headed to the locker room.

Loyd knotted the game at 51-51 with a 2+1 and a three, and James had Monaco back in front at 51-52 (m.22).

.@mrjloyd this is crazy #7DAYSSmagic Moment pic.twitter.com/TgeDcxwhsH

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Madrid fought back with defiance, pushing the pace on offense while Monaco matched the tempo and aggression. James led Monaco to a tense 57-58 score at the 25th minute, with a defense that sometimes pushed the limits but helped Monaco stay in the fight.
Dzanan Musa struggled for his usual efficiency, and offensive rebounds plus second chances helped Monaco edge ahead 62-65 at the end of the third frame.
Gerschon Yabusele, coming in to replace Gabriel Deck, added five points including a corner triple as Madrid briefly retook momentum in the opening moments of the final period, making it 67-65.

A focused Mike James delivered a moment of drama, protesting loudly as the action intensified. The match took on a life of its own, even as James stood at the heart of the drama, one of Europe’s premier players.
With James delivering a steady stream of points and Moses awakening on call, the game shifted into a new phase where every possession counted.

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Two timely three-pointers from Llull and Yabusele swung the score in Real Madrid’s favor, 78-70 (35th minute). Madrid looked to seal the win with poise when Monaco refused to fold, cutting the deficit and pressing hard at every opportunity. As the minutes ticked away, Monaco pushed again to reclaim control, drawing within striking distance at 81-77 with a little over three minutes left.

Loyd found the mark again, making it 86-84 with 38 seconds remaining after another triple. Madrid then worked the ball to Tavares, who got to the line, but Monaco’s relentless offensive rebounding kept the pressure on. A clutch three by James and a hard-earned free throw extended the drama, leaving the score tied at 88-88 as regulation came to a close.

Tavares nudged Madrid ahead from the charity stripe, but Monaco’s relentless rebounding continued to wear Madrid down. Loyd had left the court briefly on a stretcher just seconds before the final minute, yet his teammates carried the load.

Personal shots dominated the closing minutes, with Monaco taking the lead 92-95 with a minute to play. Madrid had a few late chances from three and Musa answered with the decisive basket at 94-95 with 27 seconds left. The ball stayed in James’ hands as the clock wound down and Real Madrid could only watch as the last attempt failed to find the mark.

The action ended with James in control and Monaco celebrating a hard-fought victory.

Data sheet:

94 – Real Madrid (23+25+14+26+6): Williams-Goss (0), Abalde (11), Cornelie (3), Tavares (17) and Musa (24) -top five-, Causeur (4), Hezonja (0), Rodríguez (3), Poirier (8) , Llull (12), Yabusele (12), and Ndiaye (0).

95 – AS Monaco (17+28+20+23+7): Loyd (19), Blossomgame (7), Moerman (0), Hall (6) and James (28)—starting five—, Okobo (9), Brown (4), Diallo (12), Motejiunas (8) , Ouattara (2) and Strazel (0).

referees: Damir Javor (SLO), Tomislav Hordov (CRO) and Gentian Cici (ALB). Tavares (m.42) and Hezonja (m.43) and Brown (45) were eliminated by five.

events: The match, which corresponds to the twelfth day of the regular stage of the Euroleague, was played in front of 8,073 spectators at the Palacio de los Deportes (WiZink Center) in Madrid.