TJ Shorts leads Paris Basketball to victory in French derby against Monaco

Paris Basketball edged out Monaco in the thrilling LNB “derby,” winning 86-80 with a standout performance from TJ Shorts.

For the home team, Elie Okobo posted 13 points and 7 assists, Mam Jaiteh added 13 points and 7 rebounds, while Mike James contributed 13 points but struggled from beyond the arc with 0/4.

On the Paris side, TJ Shorts dominated with 28 points and 10 assists for a 39 efficiency rating, supported by Ward’s 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 steals, and Malcolm’s 13 points.