Basketball: Paris defeat Monaco 88-77 to take 2-1 lead in Betclic Elite Finals

Roca Team on brink of defeat after Paris seize control of finals series

The Roca Team will need to produce a dramatic response to keep its title hopes alive after suffering a damaging home defeat to Paris Basketball in Game 3 of the Betclic Élite Finals on the evening of Friday, June 19. Backed by a packed Gaston Médecin arena, Monaco appeared on course for a crucial victory […] The post Roca Team on brink of defeat after Paris seize control of finals series appeared first on NEWS.MC - Monaco News.

Basketball: Paris defeat Monaco 88-77 to take 2-1 lead in Betclic Elite Finals

After splitting the first two games of the Betclic Elite Finals in Paris, Monaco returned to Salle Gaston Médecin on Friday 19 June looking to take control of the series at home. Despite leading for most of the evening, the Roca Team saw Paris Basketball take over in the second half, falling 88-77 as Paris moved ahead 2-1 in the best-of-five series. Monaco began strongly, matching Paris’ intensity from tip-off and building an early lead through …