Monaco has taken a 1-0 lead against Paris in the final series with a 90:80 win on their home court in the French league.
The difficulty Paris faces in the EuroLeague, barring a major turnaround, is evident in every match against Monaco. This game did not start well for them at all. In the opening quarter, they missed all six of their three-point attempts, and considering how they played, they could be very satisfied with just a five-point deficit.
On the other hand, Mike James was on fire, being the dominant figure in the first half, capped off by a three-pointer from beyond half-court, giving the home team a 16-point lead.