Huge 35 points' night by Cummings guides Metropolitans past James-led Monaco in OT drama / News - Basketnews.com

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In a fight between the LNB Pro A leaders,Boulogne Metropolitans 92 (14-3) won the overtime thriller against AS Monaco (11-6), 115-106 (27-20, 33-30, 20-27, 16-19, 19-10), behind a superb performance by Will Cummings.

Free throws this season

78%12,5Points made:12,5Accuracy:78,0%Place in standings:14Record max:18Record min:9Most made FTs:Will CummingsTeamEuroCupStatisticsSchedule

The whole game went back and forth. Danilo Andjusic's two successful free throws (96-96) with 13 seconds left transferred the game to overtime.

The additional 5 minutes belonged to Metropolitans, while Will Cummings was pouring basket after basket. Vincent Collet's squad managed to reach a hard-fought victory.

Will Cummings was spectacular for the winners, posting a huge double-double with 35 points (9/16 2PT, 4/5 3PT, 5/6 FT), 3 rebounds, 10 assists, and 35 PIR.

Monaco were led by Mike James and Dwayne Bacon. James finished the game with 23 points (4/6 2PT, 4/6 3PT, 3/3 FT), 6 rebounds, 8 assists, and 35 PIR. Bacon registered 22 points (7/11 2PT, 2/7 3PT, 2/3 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 12 PIR.

Donatas Motiejunas missed the game for Monaco.

Metropolitans 92: Will Cummings 35 (10 AST), Lahaou Konate 17, Keith Hornsby 16, Steeve Ho You Fat 13 (4 REB), Tomer Ginat 12 (6 REB).

Monaco: Mike James 23 (6 REB, 8 AST), Dwayne Bacon 22 (4 REB), Yakuba Ouattara 12, Alpha Diallo 11 (4 AST), Donta Hall 11, Danilo Andjusic 10 (4 REB).

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