The Roca Team saw a commanding performance unravel on home court as Fenerbahçe fought back to claim an 86–92 EuroLeague victory at Gaston Médecin, bringing the Roca Team’s three-game winning streak to an abrupt halt. Monaco controlled proceedings for much of the night and led by as many as 17 points, but a sharp downturn in the final quarter allowed the Turkish side to seize momentum and close out the game.

The 15th-round EuroLeague clash had the feel of a heavyweight contest, pitting two in-form sides against each other in a rematch of last season’s European final. Monaco, still without the injured Nemanja Nedovic and David Michineau and with Cory Joseph ineligible, started strongly through Mike James, Elie Okobo and Daniel Theis. Despite a hesitant opening marked by missed shots on both sides, Monaco gradually imposed themselves, building an early advantage through improved ball movement and aggressive defence.

The hosts gained real traction in the second quarter, capitalising on Fenerbahçe’s struggles from long range. Kevarrius Hayes provided energy off the bench, while Nikola Mirotic and Matthew Strazel stretched the lead into double figures. Fenerbahçe stayed in touch largely thanks to their dominance on the boards, collecting a remarkable number of offensive rebounds to limit the damage. Monaco still went into the break with an eight-point cushion.

The Roca Team appeared to take full control after the restart. Inspired by Mirotic and Alpha Diallo, Monaco pushed the tempo and extended their lead to 17 midway through the third quarter. At that stage, the game looked firmly in their grasp. However, a late surge from Fenerbahçe before the end of the quarter cut the deficit and shifted the tone heading into the final period.

That momentum swing proved decisive. Led by a relentless performance from Horton-Tucker, Fenerbahçe tightened their defence, punished turnovers and suddenly found their range from outside. Monaco, by contrast, lost fluency in attack and struggled to manage the game under pressure. A damaging run early in the fourth quarter overturned the home side’s lead and handed control to the visitors.

Monaco briefly rallied, drawing level late on through Diallo and Mike James, but the response was immediate. Fenerbahçe struck back with timely shooting and disciplined execution, while Monaco misfired in the closing minutes. The visitors closed out the contest with authority, completing a comeback built on composure and physical dominance.

For Monaco, the defeat is a frustrating one, not least after such a strong start. For Fenerbahçe, it was a statement win that underlined their resilience and experience at the highest level of European basketball.