In a duel of extremes, the leader Monaco bowed, to everyone’s surprise on the floor of Le Portel (88-81), during the 13th day of Elite basketball.
Monaco fell on the Portel floor (88-81). The Roca Team, which had to fight a fierce battle on Friday against the Germans of Alba Berlin won at the buzzer 92-89, seemed to be out of breath against the 17th and penultimate. The Portelois were able to count on the devilish skill of the young French leader Nadir Hiffi, author of 26 points (9/14 in shooting), as well as the Dutch winger Emmanuel Nzekwesi who split 27 units (9 /11 in shooting).
Despite a well-distributed mark with four players at more than 11 points, Sasha Obradovic’s team could never overcome the heavy handicap of 20 points conceded during the first quarter lost 33-13. With this defeat, Monaco retains its leading position but remains within gunshot of Boulogne-Levallois, one victory away.