By Javier Molero/ jmolero@eurohoops.net
Monaco is unstoppable in the French league. The team from the Principality pulls off a hard-fought away victory against Dunkerque (77-89).
Elie Okobo led the way with 18 points. Jaron Blossomgame added 14 in the win. Mike James, Daniel Theis, and Nikola Mirotic did not play for Markoishvili’s team.
Monaco’s second quarter was sensational. Punishing their opponents from beyond the arc, the EuroLeague team went into halftime with a comfortable lead (39-47).
The home team rallied after the break, but Elie Okobo showcased his talent to secure the away victory (77-89), which puts them at 19-3 in the table to stay on top.
LNB Èlite Round 23
- SLUC Nancy – Dijon 96-94
- Le Portel – Nanterre 59-90
- Saint-Quentin – Chaol-sur-Saone 65-89
- Le Mans – Boulazac Basket Dordogne 108-94
- Strasbourg – Cholet 94-89
- Gravelines-Dunkerque – AS Monaco 77-89
LNB Èlite Standings: AS Monaco (19-3), Nanterre (17-6), Paris (16-6), Strasbourg (15-7)…