Mike James goes scoreless, as Limoges stun Monaco on the road / News - Basketnews.com

Mike James couldn't help Monaco get past visiting side Limoges. The team from the Principality dropped their second LNB game of the season.

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Although AS Monaco were up 70-67 with six minutes left on the game clock, Limoges bounced back and stunned the EuroLeague side 84-80 (24-20, 20-22, 16-21, 20-21).

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Monaco are now tied for 3rd at 7-2, while Limoges stand at 5-4. The 2021 EuroCup winners are hosting EuroLeague leaders Fenerbahce and FC Bayern Munich in the upcoming double week.

Will Yeguete and Javontae Hawkins paved the way for the guests to take a six-point lead (80-74), as Sasa Obradovic's men only scored two buckets in four minutes. Even if Jaron Blossomgame made it 77-80 and then Jordan Loyd tied it at 80 apiece, a crucial layup by Bryce Jones was enough to hand the win to the 1993 European champs.

Jaron Blossomgame and Donta Hall amassed 18 and 17 points respectively for Monaco. Blossomgame went 4/8 from deep while adding 9 rebounds and 3 assists. Hall hit 5/5 2PT shots and 7/10 FT.

Monaco's guards dished out 19 assists, with Mike James registering 7.

However, the American star guard went scoreless after 28 minutes of play. He was 0/2 from the field, and 0/2 from the charity stripe. Elie Okobo did better, logging 8 points and 5 assists.

Will Yeaguete scored 8 important points for Limoges, plus 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Desi Rodriguez and Javontae Hawkins finished with 21 points apiece and combined for 13 rebounds.

Bryce Jones added 19 on 7/11 FG, 3/4 FT, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists, in addition to making the game-winning shot.

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