Mike James did not make a field goal for the first time in five years / News - Basketnews.com

Mike James didn't make a single field goal in a game against Zalgiris. It was his only fifth career game in the EuroLeague without a field goal made.

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In Thursday's game against Zalgiris Kaunas, AS Monaco star Mike James didn't make a single field goal.

Player of the Game EFF 35 Elie Okobo Points 22 Accuracy 5-11 Rebounds 4 Assists 9

In 24 minutes, James accumulated 2 points (0/3 2PT, 0/4 3PT, 2/2 FT), 4 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, and -3 PIR.

For the prolific scorer, it was only his fifth career game in the EuroLeague without a field goal made.

The last time James didn't make at least one field goal was back in 2017 while he was playing for Panathinaikos Athens. Interestingly, it also happened against Zalgiris.

Despite a difficult night for James, everything ended well for Monaco, as they beat Zalgiris 84-82.

James averages 17.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 18.1 PIR per game in 16 EuroLeague contests this season.

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