Fenerbahce vs Monaco Basket

Fenerbahce vs. Monaco: Evaluation and Forecast In Game 3 of the EuroLeague quarterfinals, Fenerbahce will host Monaco.

Fenerbahce has challenged Monaco in the first two away games with a remarkable degree of intensity and skill. They tied the game at one after winning the first one in overtime and losing the second despite holding a nine-point lead midway through the fourth quarter.

The most crucial thing to note is that Fenerbahce missed the first two games of the season without Jonathan Motley, one of the finest centers in the EuroLeague. They placed a lot of hope in their three-point shooting, maybe sensing a bit forced because they lacked a big inside presence, or maybe it was a structural choice. They hit 14 of 30 three-pointers in the first game and 16 of 35 tries in the second.

The main offensive option was Tyler Dorsey, who also performed well despite missing the first game due to an injury. Nate Sestina, on the other hand, came off the bench and surprised everyone by helping them rally from a 16-point hole in the second game. Marko Guduric and Tarik Biberovic undoubtedly had greater potential, although Nick Calathes and Nigel Hayes-Davis made noteworthy defensive contributions that filled every statistical category.

Monaco was defeated in overtime after losing the first duel, which appeared to be close to victory. They did, however, prove to have spirit and skill as they overcame a 74:65 deficit in the last quarter to tie the game at one before playing two away games in Istanbul.

Right now, Monaco's biggest asset is their flexibility against any opponent. Although Mike James, the front-runner for this season's MVP award, is anticipated to score a lot, his shooting hasn't been at its best. He only managed eight points in the second match, his only performance below ten for the season. Even yet, he registered seven assists, demonstrating his preference for team objectives above personal success.

Donatas Motiejunas gets praise for making room for his guards with his threat from beyond the arc, forcing Fenerbahce's defense to expand outside their plans. Elie Okobo is playing excellently, while Alpha Diallo contributes significantly. Jordan Loyd is a fantastic player on both ends of the court even though he is not at his best. In the second game Monaco won, he scored the final six points.

There's no denying that the first two games in this series have lived up to expectations. We should anticipate even higher shooting percentages from Fenerbahce since they are playing at home and are shooting quite well, particularly from beyond the arc. However, Mike James is having some scoring troubles, and it seems as though any player on Monaco's squad can step up and cause problems for their opponents. We anticipate a similar result this time around in light of everything said above as well as the strong scoring output from the previous two games.