By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Gregor Hrovat had 19 points and nine rebounds as Pau Orthez downed AS Monaco 82 – 76 in Game 3 of the French League semifinals to stay alive in the series. Game 4 will also take place at Pau.
Justin Bibbins added 16 points and seven assists for Orthez while Brandon Jefferson contributed 16 points and six dimes.
Mike James (21 points on 6-18 shots) and Dwayne Bacon (18 points on 5-13 shots) led Monaco in scoring but both struggled with their shooting as did their team in general, finishing with 24-67 from the field.