EuroLeague: Olympiacos Dominates AS Monaco to Seal Final Four Berth (105-82) [3-0]

MONACO. Olympiacos Piraeus defeated AS Monaco 105-82 in the third playoff game of the EuroLeague, completing a dominant 3-0 sweep of the series and becoming the first team to qualify for the 2025/26 Final Four.

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The team coached by Georgios Bartzokas, leaders of the EuroLeague regular season, imposed their superiority from the opening tip. Olympiacos Piraeus set the pace of the game with authority, controlling the tempo and punishing every defensive lapse from an AS Monaco side hampered by injuries and limited rotation depth.

From the start, Olympiacos made their game plan clear: intensity, ball movement, and offensive efficiency. Following that script, they progressively built their lead, powered by Evan Fournier's scoring, who led the attack with 22 points. Alongside him, Alec Peters contributed 18 points and 6 rebounds, while Thomas Walkup added 14 points and 5 assists in a well-rounded performance.

AS Monaco tried to resist, particularly early in the fourth quarter, when they managed to cut the deficit with a run that halved the margin. However, the comeback was short-lived. Olympiacos Piraeus accelerated the pace once again, regained control, and definitively broke open the game to secure a clear victory in this EuroLeague playoff matchup.

Sasha Vezenkov and Shaquielle McKissic also contributed 10 points each, in a balanced performance that reflected the depth of the Greek team, which was superior across all aspects of the game.

For AS Monaco, limited to just eight available players, the effort was constant but insufficient. Matthew Strazel led the hosts with 21 points, followed by Jaron Blossomgame with 19. Mike James contributed 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Kevarrius Hayes added 11 in a game where physical fatigue proved decisive.

With this victory, Olympiacos Piraeus confirms their status as favorites after dominating the series from start to finish in these EuroLeague playoffs, displaying solid and consistent play across all three games.

The Greek team will compete in the Final Four in Athens, which will take place at the OAKA Arena from May 21-23, while AS Monaco concludes their campaign after a season marked by structural difficulties.