the Monegasque leader begins 2025 with a clash of extremes in the Euroleague

Okobo alone behind the line and that is unforgiving, three more points for Monaco which leads by 12 points, the biggest gap.

What authority, Monaco marks its territory in defense, on the shoot, Papagiannis jumps higher than everyone to cover his opponent.

Largely to Monaco's advantage, dominating in all areas of the game despite a slight relaxation at the end of the quarter.

Monaco defended well but Alba Berlin managed winning shots to reduce the gap.

Another three points from James and already 11 points ahead for Monaco who are wandering at the start of the match.

Jostled at the start of the match, the Monegasques appeared sharper in front of the basket and took a 5-point lead. First timeout of the match.

This allows Monaco to take the advantage and is already on its fifth point scored.

Not an obvious shot but attempted and successful by McDowell-White.

Monaco was shaken at the start of the match, after a daring three-pointer from Thomas, McCormack scored a superb dunk.

The clash of extremes took place on the floor of Berlin.

Mam Jaiteh, Petr Cornelie and Terry Tarpey, due to illness, will not attend this evening's meeting.

Alba Berlin remains on five consecutive defeats in the Euroleague. Also in the championship, Israel Gonzalez's men did not do better with a 15th place.

Authors of a 94-75 success against Anadolu Elfes, the Monegasques lost to Real Madrid away (94-72).

Monaco, leader after 18 days, travels to Germany to visit Alba Berlin, bottom of this Euroleague.

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