In a tough EuroLeague matchup on Tuesday, November 12, AS Monaco suffered a home defeat to Red Star Belgrade, losing 90-98 and allowing the Serbian team to edge ahead in the standings. Despite a promising start, the Roca Team struggled in the second half, surrendering the lead as veteran Red Star player Milos Teodosic hit two pivotal three-pointers in the final minutes, pushing the visitors to a decisive advantage (79-74, then 84-76 by the 35th minute).
Monaco’s key scorers, Mike James and Elie Okobo, each contributed 20 points, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap. The defeat marks Monaco’s second home loss of the EuroLeague season, bringing their record to five wins and four losses, and placing additional importance on their upcoming games: an away match in Vitoria on Thursday, followed by a critical home game against Asvel on Monday, November 21.
Head Coach Sasa Obradovic’s team continues to face challenges with injuries and roster adjustments. Key playmaker Nick Calathes remains sidelined due to an injury that has kept him out for nearly two months, with his return not expected until the end of the month. Additionally, recent acquisition Furkan Korkmaz was absent from Tuesday’s game and is reportedly not yet match-fit.
Monaco entered halftime with a promising six-point lead (54-48), led by strong performances from Okobo, who tallied 12 points in the first half, and Matthew Strazel, who energised the team with a three-pointer off a pinpoint assist from James. However, Codi Miller-MacIntyre ignited Red Star in the third quarter, scoring 13 points that helped Belgrade reclaim the lead (62-66, 26th minute). Although Okobo managed to tie the game (74-74) heading into the final quarter, Red Star ultimately overpowered Monaco in the closing minutes.
With Monaco’s EuroLeague ambitions now under strain, the team faces a critical stretch in the season as they look to rebound and regain momentum.
