Monaco outplayed Asvel with a score of 92-82 on their home court in the French Cup Round 16.
Monaco secured their third win over the mentioned rival this season. Each win was by at least a 10-point margin, which speaks volumes about how one EuroLeague team dominates over the other.
Asvel held on in the first half, matching their opponent’s efficiency, but the tables turned in the later stages of the game.
In the third quarter, Sasa Obradovic’s team played more aggressively and engaged defensively, thereby steering the game in the desired direction.
The fourth quarter unfolded in a similar manner, as Monaco at one point led by 17 points. The rest of the contest was merely routine, as Obradovic’s team comfortably progressed to the next phase.
The main contributors to this were Mike James with 16 points and nine assists in 22 minutes, while Donatas Motiejunas had the same scoring output in 16 minutes. The defeated team was led by Mike Scott with 13 points.
In the quarterfinals, Monaco awaits the winner of the game between Gravelines and Pau-Orthez.
Other games:
Nanterre defeated Saint Quentin 76-74 and will face Dijon in the quarterfinals, who defeated Le Mans 85-80. Strasbourg beat Cholet 87-77 and will face Nancy in the next round after their win over Bourg 95-87.
Other Round of 16 matchups: Gravelines vs. Pau-Orthez, Le Portel vs. Metropolitans, Chalons-Reims vs. Vichy.