Mike James drops 24 points to help Monaco in overcoming Orleans / News - Basketnews.com

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Euroleague side Monaco Basket (18-7) continued its good form and defeated Orleans Loiret (8-17) with the final score of 90-84 (21-25, 13-23, 22-21, 34-15).

2-pointers this season

54%22,3Points made:22,3Accuracy:54,2%Place in standings:1Record max:32Record min:15Most made 2FGs:Donatas MotiejūnasTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

After a poor first half, finished down by 14 points, Monaco made a huge comeback in the final quarter, scoring 34 points and overcoming a 13-point deficit.

Mike James was absolutely huge for coach Obradovic's side. The American guard finished with 24 points (8/13 2PT, 4/9 3PT, 4/7 FT), 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 24 PIR.

Monaco: Mike James 24, Donatas Motiejunas 17 (8 REB), Danilo Andjusic 13

Orleans Loiret: LaMonte Ulmer 21, Youssou Ndoye 21 (10 REB), Nobdel Boungou-Colo 13 (6 REB), Chris Warren 12 (7 AST)

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