Monaco Basketball Faces Olympiakos in EuroLeague Quarter-Final Decider
By Laurent Duval, MonacoViews Editorial
AS Monaco must overturn a 21-point deficit against Olympiakos in Thursday's decisive Game 3, with key players Diallo and Theis unavailable.
AS Monaco Basketball faces an uphill battle in their EuroLeague quarter-final campaign after losing 91-70 to Olympiakos at the Pirée on Tuesday evening. The Greek side, who topped the regular season standings, demonstrated their home court advantage in commanding fashion, leaving Sasa Obradovic's squad with a daunting 21-point deficit to overturn.
The return fixture takes place Thursday evening at the same venue, with the Roca Team severely hampered by injuries. Key players Diallo and Theis are unavailable, leaving Monaco with just eight fit squad members for the decisive Game 3. Despite the odds, the team will rely on their resilience and the support of their travelling fans.
Monaco will need to produce a significantly improved performance and summon considerable bravery to progress past this stage. It represents their final opportunity to keep their European championship hopes alive this season.