Monaco continued their impressive run in the French Championship, securing a commanding victory over Chalon with a final score of 104-68 in the second round of the competition.
Monaco displayed superior performance on both ends of the court, establishing an eight-point lead in the first quarter. By halftime, they had extended their lead to a double-digit advantage, going into the break with a 14-point lead.
The second half of the game saw no change in momentum. Monaco maintained complete control throughout the match, consistently expanding their lead. In the end, they convincingly defeated Chalon.
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Jaron Blossomgame led his team to victory with 17 points, while Aleksej Nikolić was the top scorer for Chalon with 14 points.
Dijon, coached by Nenad Markovic, suffered a narrow defeat on their home turf, losing to Cholet with a final score of 62-60.
The visitors had a strong start to the game, securing an eight-point lead after the first quarter through solid defensive play. Dijon, however, didn’t surrender easily. They managed to make a comeback, setting the stage for a thrilling finish. Nevertheless, Cholet remained composed in the closing moments, securing the away win.
Vojtech Hruban led his team to victory with 16 points, while Gregor Hrovat was the top scorer for the defeated side with 15 points, and Aleksandar Lazic contributed 12.
Nanterre secured a convincing home victory by outplaying Le Portel with a final score of 109-88.
Justin Bibbins and Ibrahim Faye were the driving forces behind the home team’s triumph, each contributing 16 points, while Anthony Roberts led the way for Le Portel with 15 points.
