After Monaco, Paris aims for the title

Published on February 22, 2024

The 7th time was the charm… After 6 consecutive defeats, Paris finally beat Monaco. Impressive in their determination and mastery, our players put in a complete performance and are in with a chance of clinching the first title in the Club’s history. To do so, they will have to overcome Nanterre this Sunday in the Leaders Cup final (6.30pm).

The match

Trailing to one of Europe’s best teams for 30 minutes, the Parisians found the necessary resources to come back several times, before sticking the Monegasques with a 23-12 lead in the 4th quarter! Final score: 98-93.

ON RENTRE PAS CE SOIR ‼️😤
On l’a fait. On a battu la Roca Team pour la première fois. Quand on vous dit que Paris a du caractère 👊
Job not done, one more☝️
On retrouve Nanterre demain pour un derby explosif 💥 pic.twitter.com/ldBt92QINq
— Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) February 17, 2024

Player of the match

Stratospheric! TJ Shorts is the player of this semi-final. With 25 points, 5 assists, 2 steals, 12 caused fouls, 14/15 free throws and a total score of 27, the Parisian point guard put in an XXL performance against the Roca Team.

One last step to dream !

It’s almost time for the final at the Arena Saint-Etienne Métropole! In a few hours’ time, Paris will take on Nanterre. A derby in the final? Nobody predicted it, but this is the match-up for the first trophy of the season! Watch the final from 6.30pm on Sunday.