Monaco travels to Vitoria without Mike James / News - Basketnews.com

Mike James has a sprain in his right index finger. He suffered the injury on Wednesday night vs. PAO.

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AS Monaco will have to face Cazoo Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz without their leader Mike James, L'Equipe reports.

Mike James

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James sprained his right index finger during an 84-70 win against Panathinaikos Athens in Round 27. He suffered the injury in the fourth quarter.

The star guard underwent medical exams on Thursday morning that revealed no fracture.

However, the sprain keeps James sidelined against his former team. The timetable for his return wasn't disclosed.

James scored 11 points vs. PAO on Wednesday night. The 32-year-old player averages 16.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 17.2 PIR over 27 EuroLeague games this season.

The Baskonia-Monaco game is scheduled for Friday night at Buesa Arena at 20:30 CET.

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