Fenerbahce 93-88: The Monegasques leveled the series in a cinematic matchup led by Lloyd

Monaco proved to be too tough to find themselves with their “backs against the wall” from the second, only game, which prevailed against Fenerbahce 93-88 and leveled the EuroLeague playoff series (1-1).

Saša Obradović’s team made an explosive start to the match (9-0, 2′), pressed across the length and width of the pitch and imposed their tempo. Monaco continued their attacking monologue and jumped the gap to 16 points (31-15, 9′).

Jasikevicius’ total was impressive in the third period (24-11) and turned the tables, with Dorsey turning into an absolute star (25 points, 6/8 three-pointers). The match turned into a thriller in the closing minutes, with Monaco tying the game for the second upset by Jordan Lloyd’s signature 3-pointer with 11″ left at the final buzzer.

For the hosts, Eli Okobo had a leading role with 13 points and 2/5 three-pointers, with Montejunas adding 18 points with 2 rebounds and Lloyd following with 15 points and 5 rebounds.

On the Fenerbahce side, Dorsey stood out with 25 points and 6/8 three-pointers. Wilbekin scored 23 points and Hayes-Davis had 10 points.

The Monegasques will travel to Istanbul for the next two matches against the Turks, either to “smash” the Ulker Sports Arena, or to bring the series back to the Principality. Jasikevicius’ team will seek to take advantage of its headquarters to “close” flights to Berlin

The race

Dynamic was the start of the Monegasques who, with the “good evening” applied pressure throughout the length of the field and took a 9-0 lead in the first 90 seconds. Monaco’s offensive monologue continued with a three-point storm (4/5), with Fenerbahce looking disoriented in the first period (31-15, 9′).

“Fire” is the word that describes the second quarter of the game, with the Monegasques sending, continuously, the difference to 10 points, the Turks finding answers from 6.75 meters (9/16 three-pointers) and the score closing at 54 -50 in favor of the home team.

Both teams continued to “duel” on the floor after halftime, with Fenerbahce having Tyler Dorsey have a big night (6/6 3-pointers, 30′) and leading them to an impressive third period (11-24). for the overturning of the score by Jasikevicius’ team (65-74, 30′).

Monaco never gave up, turning the score again with Blossomgame’s big 3-pointer and tying the series with both Okobo making crucial baskets in the closing minutes and Lloyd deciding the game with a big 11-pointer for end.

THE REFEREES: Lottermoser, Vilius, Aliaga.

THE DECADES: 31-21, 54-50, 65-74, 93-88

MONACO (Obradovic): Okobo 13 (2/5 3-pointers), Lloyd 15 (2/3 3-pointers), Blossomgame 8 (3 rebounds), Brown 11, Diallo 8, Corneli, Jaite 2, Motiejunas 18 (3/4 3-pointers), Ouattara , Streusel 5 (1), Hall 5, James 8 (2/3 3-pointers, 7 assists, 7 rebounds).

FENERBACHT (Jasikevicius): Wilbekin 23 (6/14 three-pointers), Sanli, Papagiannis 6 (6 rebounds, 5 assists), Hayes-Davis 10 (6 rebounds), Biberovic 2, Noah, Pierre 8 (2/3 three-pointers), Goodrich 5 (1/2 3-pointers), Calathes 7 (7 assists, 4 rebounds), Dorsey 25 (6/8 3-pointers), Madar, Sestina 2.

Monaco’s team stats: 19/34 2-pointers, 11/21 3-pointers, 22/27 shots, 34 rebounds (7 offensive – 27 defensive), 16 assists, 7 steals, 13 turnovers, 1 block

Fenerbahce team stats: 15/29 two points, 16/35 three points, 10/13 shots, 25 rebounds (5 offensive – 20 defensive), 18 assists, 6 steals, 12 turnovers, 1 block

The program of the series

• Game 1: Monaco – Fenerbahce 91-95
• Game 2: Monaco – Fenerbahce 93-88
• Game 3: Fenerbahce – Monaco (1/5, 20:45)
• Game 4: Fenerbahce – Monaco (3/5, 20:45)
• Game 5 (if necessary): Monaco v Fenerbahce (8/5, Time Not Set)