AS Monaco Basket pulled off a statement 87-92 victory over Olympiacos in a fiery EuroLeague clash in Piraeus on Wednesday, October 29, proving once again why they’re among Europe’s elite. After a sluggish first half, the Roca Team roared to life with a commanding second-half display — spearheaded by Alpha Diallo and Mike James, whose brilliance lit up the Peace and Friendship Stadium.
Diallo delivered a monster performance with 27 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, while James orchestrated play with 23 points and 10 assists, his trademark calm under pressure keeping Monaco in control when it mattered most. Together, they dismantled the Greek defence and silenced the home crowd.
The early stages were tight and scrappy, with both teams trading blows and fouls in equal measure. Olympiacos leaned heavily on their Serbian big man Milutinov, who dominated in the paint, but Monaco’s defensive discipline and lightning-fast transitions soon turned the tide. A 12–0 third-quarter run, capped by Jaron Blossomgame’s free throws, gave Vassilis Spanoulis’ side a ten-point cushion — a lead they never truly surrendered.
Despite a late push from Tyler Dorsey and a partisan crowd desperate for a comeback, Monaco held firm. Diallo coolly sank two crucial free throws in the dying seconds to put the result beyond doubt, sealing a fourth win of the season and reaffirming their EuroLeague credentials.
The triumph was particularly special for coach Vassilis Spanoulis, returning to his homeland as Monaco’s boss — and outclassing his former club in their own backyard. His side now turn their focus to another Greek giant, Panathinaikos, who visit the Gaston Médecin Arena on Friday in what promises to be another high-voltage encounter.
