Roca Team fall short in Athens as playoff hopes hang in the balance
The Roca Team were unable to pull off the upset away to Panathinaikos BC on Tuesday, April 21, going down 79, 87 in their play-in clash and missing a first chance to secure a play-off spot. Reduced to eight available players, the visitors started brightly but were gradually overpowered, with T. J. Shorts leading the Greek side's charge. Monaco.
AS Monaco's Roca Team suffered a disappointing 79-87 defeat to Panathinaikos BC in Athens on Tuesday, missing their first opportunity to secure a coveted EuroLeague playoff spot.
Playing with a severely depleted squad of just eight available players, the Monégasque side started the play-in clash with promise but were gradually worn down by their experienced Greek opponents. T.J. Shorts proved to be the key difference maker for Panathinaikos, leading their charge as Monaco's hopes of pulling off an upset away from home slowly faded.
The defeat means the Roca Team must now regroup quickly for what promises to be a crucial final showdown to keep their playoff ambitions alive. With their squad stretched thin due to injuries and unavailability, coach Sasa Obradovic will need his remaining players to dig deep in what could prove to be a season-defining encounter.