Baskonia pulled off a sensational comeback against Paris Basketball, securing a 94-81 victory and handing the French team their third consecutive EuroLeague defeat. Chima Moneke (26 points and 10 rebounds) and Markus Howard (28 points) were pivotal, overturning a 19-point deficit in the second half.
Paris Basketball, returning to action after a game delay caused by a virus outbreak in their roster, looked dominant early. They exploded in the second quarter, scoring 31 points and heading into halftime with a commanding 57-41 lead. Led by TJ Shorts and sharpshooters Nadir Hifi and Bandja Sy, the French side seemed firmly in control.
However, the second half told a different story. Baskonia, fueled by the home crowd, ramped up its defensive intensity and found its rhythm offensively. Howard and Moneke led the charge, chipping away at Paris’s lead with key shots, including a barrage of three-pointers. A 6-0 run to open the third quarter set the tone, and by the closing minutes, Baskonia had seized control, executing flawlessly in the clutch.
For Paris Basketball, once atop the EuroLeague standings, this defeat marks a significant setback. With three straight losses, they must regroup quickly to stay in contention.
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