Monaco's Roca Team Dominates JL Bourg in Coach Spanoulis's Successful Debut

The Roca Team, under the new leadership of head coach Vassilis Spanoulis, clinched a commendable 109-94 victory against JL Bourg in their Betclic Elite league match on Sunday. Monaco's performance in the game, which marked Spanoulis' league debut following a EuroLeague win, demonstrated his positive influence on the team. The game, held in Monaco, saw the teams neck-and-neck until the final minutes, where Monaco, boosted by Mike James' critical six points in the fourth quarter, pulled decisively ahead.

Despite their loss, JL Bourg's coach, Frédéric Fauthoux, commended his team's effort against a strong Monaco side. Bourg had initially taken an early lead, but Monaco overturned this with a vigorous second-quarter performance. The home team's resilience and strategic plays under pressure were evident as they capitalized on Bourg’s free-throw inaccuracies to secure the win.

This victory not only showcased Monaco’s robust gameplay but also elevated them to fourth place in the league standings, overtaking Bourg, who now stands fifth. Looking ahead, the Roca Team is set to face Olympiacos in the EuroLeague on Wednesday, December 4, where they aim to continue their winning momentum.