Overview
- AS Monaco defeated FC Barcelona 97-80 in Game 1 of the EuroLeague quarter-finals, taking a 1–0 lead in the best-of-five series.
- Monaco broke the game open with a 32-17 third-quarter run, showcasing defensive and offensive dominance.
- Mike James and Daniel Theis led Monaco with 22 points each, while Élie Okobo added 19 points and seven assists.
- Barcelona’s Tomas Satoransky was ejected in the third quarter after a hard foul on Matthew Strazel, underscoring the match's physical intensity.
- Game 2 is scheduled for Friday at Salle Gaston Médecin, with Barcelona looking to adjust after their third consecutive loss to Monaco this season.