Basketball: Monaco dominates Asvel in the shock of the Coupe de France

AS Monaco basketball qualified for the semi-finals of the Coupe de France after their victory (83-70) against Asvel on Tuesday at home. The Monegasques, winners of the event for the first time in 2023, have won for the third time in four confrontations in all competitions against the Villeurbanne opponent this season. Ten days ago, Vassilis Spanoulis' men had already won (91-78) against Pierric Poupet's men in the semi-final of the Leaders Cup, before losing in the final against Le Mans.

The match took place the day after the Blues' 76-74 victory against Bosnia , which notably involved several Monegasques and Villeurbanne players, such as leader Matthew Strazel, who scored 18 points (4 assists) and Théo Maledon (13 pts).

This clash between two Euroleague teams was also an opportunity for German Daniel Theis , 2023 world champion and former NBA player, to wear the jersey of the principality's club for the first time. The 32-year-old center, who signed with Monaco until the end of the season, played 22 minutes of play (6 pts, 4 rebounds, two assists).

Earlier in the month, Paris Basketball and Bourg-en-Bresse had already secured their ticket to the semi-finals. Recent surprise winner of the Leaders Cup against Roca Team, MSB will face Cholet, co-leader of the championship, on Wednesday to complete the last four.