Monaco outclass Barca for third place / News - Basketnews.com

AS Monaco defeated Barcelona 78-66 in the 3rd place game.

Credit: Rokas Snarskis Credit Rokas Snarskis

After suffering defeats in the EuroLeague semifinals on Friday, two teams come back to finish the European season on a high note.

AS Monaco wasted a 12-point halftime lead and allowed Olympiacos Piraeus to embark on a historic third quarter en route to a win. Meanwhile, FC Barcelona lost an El Clasico against Real Madrid, putting the hopes of winning it all at rest.

Mike James wasn't happy with not getting utilized in the third quarter enough, while Nikola Mirotic played his worst game with a Barca jersey.

The two teams now meet to find out which team will finish the season as the third-best team in Europe.

All EuroLeague matches are broadcasted onEuroLeague TV.

Game facts:

It's the first-ever EuroLeague Final Four for AS Monaco. Only Mike James has previous EuroLeague Final Four experience in Monaco's roster. It's the third Final Four in a row for Barca, the previous two ending in second and third-place finishes. Rokas Jokubaitis knocked his teeth out while diving for the ball in the semifinal. He underwent a procedure in a local clinic at 3 at night.

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AS Monaco 78:66 FC Barcelona

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