Mike James reacts to his last-minute decision against Real Madrid / News - Basketnews.com

Mike James called his decision not to shoot with 30 seconds remaining and down by three one of the dumbest things he's done in a long time.

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A neck-and-neck game between AS Monaco and Real Madrid featured an episode that left EuroLeague fans baffled.

Player of the Game EFF 34 Mario Hezonja Points 30 Accuracy 11-17 Rebounds 6 Assists 6

With 30 seconds remaining and down by 3 points (88-91), Monaco had the possession. Mike James got the ball wide open beyond the arc but decided to pass up the shot and passed the ball to the nearby-standing Jaron Blossomgame.

The possession ended in a turnover, and Monaco eventually lost the game.

After the match, Mike James took to Twitter to express his emotions about the play.

"All the shots I done shot in my life and I pass up that one is the craziest and dumbest shit I've done in a long time," James tweeted. "Always next game I guess."

James was Monaco's top-scorer in the game with 23 points on 9-for-18 shooting and 7 assists for 24 PIR.

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