Diallo and Motiejunas-led Monaco finish Fenerbahce's victorious stretch / News - Basketnews.com

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AS Monaco (14-13) eased past Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (12-11) 92-78 (19-20, 36-13, 20-22, 17-23) to skid the Turkish powerhouse 5-game winning streak.

Player of the Game EFF 26 Alpha Diallo Points 24 Accuracy 10-14 Rebounds 6 Assists 3

After the close first quarter, Monaco went on a mission in the second period. The Roca Team closed the first half with a massive 20-3 run and gained a 22-point lead (55-33).

Alpha Diallo and Will Thomas were the main go-to guys during this stretch.

Despite Marko Guduric's effort, Monaco maintained their solid advantage during the third quarter (75-55). A similar scenario repeated in the decisive 10 minutes of the game and Sasa Obradovic's squad celebrated the convincing victory.

Alpha Diallo posted a career-high 24 points (7/9 2PT, 3/5 3PT, 1/1 FT), 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 4 turnovers, and 26 PIR for the winners.

Donatas Motiejunas aided him with 18 points (7/10 2PT, 0/1 3PT, 4/6 FT), 9 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 turnover, and 25 PIR.

Nando De Colo returned to the court after a long-term hand injury for Fener. He was sidelined since December 23 (vs ASVEL).

The Frenchman finished the game with 19 points (2/3 2PT, 3/7 3PT, 6/6 FT), 1 rebound, 2 assists, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, and 19 PIR.

Monaco: Alpha Diallo 24 (6 REB), Donatas Motiejunas 18 (9 REB), Will Thomas 14 (7 REB), Mike James 10 (4 REB, 4 AST).

Fenerbahce: Nando De Colo 19, Marko Guduric 18, Danilo Barthel 10, Dyshawn Pierre 10 (6 REB).

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