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Just a couple of days after being held to just 73 points on the road at Virtus Bologna, AS Monaco showed it had learned its lesson by hitting the ground running at home against Valencia Basket.

Monaco bounces back with stellar offensive first-half display against Valencia

Just a couple of days after being held to just 73 points on the road at Virtus Bologna, [AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/mco/) showed it had learned its lesson by hitting the ground running at home against [Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/pam/).

Before Friday’s clash, Monaco forward [Jaron Blossomgame](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jaron-blossomgame/011231/) explained in detail what needed to change for the team to get back to winning ways.

“What didn’t work \[on Wednesday\] was that I think we started slowly,” he said. “We didn’t start the game well. We weren’t incisive enough on offense. We showed a side of ourselves that we sometimes show, but it’s not our best side. And we have to avoid that as much as possible. We have a lot of talent on offense, but when we don’t move the ball around enough and it gets stuck sometimes, we’re very limited and we don’t score points.”

Those words clearly resonated in the locker room, as Monaco checked every box with its first-half performance against the Spanish side.

AS Monaco-Valencia Basket | Round 5 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

A small tactical tweak by coach Vassilis Spanoulis helped the home team find consistency throughout the opening 20 minutes. His starting five featured Monaco’s core from last season: [Matthew Strazel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/matthew-strazel/008099/), [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/), Blossomgame, [Alpha Diallo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/alpha-diallo/011226/) and [Daniel Theis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/daniel-theis/004132/).

There were no more lineup experiments. Spanoulis went with the trusted group that led Monaco to the 2025 EuroLeague Championship Game. The team started strong on both ends of the court, jumping out to a 14–6 lead behind 8 quick points from Strazel.

Valencia answered with a 2–8 run sparked by [Josep Puerto](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/josep-puerto/006643/), who scored 5 early points.

That’s when summer signing [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-mirotic/000796/) entered the game off the bench – the first time this season he hasn't started – and gave Monaco’s second unit a boost. He brought balance and consistency, scoring 5 straight points and helping Monaco take a 27–22 lead after the first quarter.

Mirotic became the first player to reach double digits after hitting a corner three, capping off an 8–0 Monaco run to start the second quarter.

After scoring just 34 points in the first half against Virtus, Monaco dropped 57 on Valencia – tying the club’s record for most points in a first half. Coach Spanoulis's men shared the ball well, recording 12 assists, just five fewer than their total in Bologna, and shot 20 of 30 from the field in the first half alone.

“It was a good game for us,” Spanoulis said at the post-game press conference. “We responded after a not \[that\] good game at Virtus. Especially in the first half, we played maybe our best game.”

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Valencia coach Pedro Martinez, who was coaching his 200th game for the club, admitted that Monaco’s strong start left his team no room to breathe before halftime.

“It was a very good first half for them,” he said. “They played with a good intensity, beating us in a lot of one-on-one situations, making a lot of easy baskets.”

Valencia didn’t back down and managed to outscore Monaco in each of the final two quarters (14–25, 19–22). But the hosts had the experience to close it out, with Diallo stepping up late.

The Monaco forward delivered 7 points and 2 rebounds in the final six minutes, making plays on both ends. He shot 6 for 8 from inside the arc and finished with a season-high 16 points, along with 5 rebounds.

After scoring 90 points against Valencia, Monaco can now move past its poor offensive showing at Virtus. And if they use that first-half performance against *Las Taronjas* as a model for the rest of the season, they’ll have every reason to dream big again.

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Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Real Madrid (2025-10-17T17:00:00.000Z)

Last week, life was already pretty great for coach Sasa Obradovic, who returned to his beloved Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade after making history with AS Monaco. One week later, he is a perfect 2-0 in his second stint with the club. Zvezda is now riding a three-game EuroLeague winning streak, and a sellout crowd at Belgrade Arena just witnessed two massive wins over top-tier opponents in Rounds 4 and 5.

A perfect week: Coach Obradovic's winning return to Crvena Zvezda

Last week, life was already pretty great for coach [Sasa Obradovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/red/obradovic-sasa/), who returned to his beloved [Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/red/) after making history with AS Monaco. One week later, he is a perfect 2-0 in his second stint with the club. Zvezda is now riding a three-game EuroLeague winning streak, and a sellout crowd at Belgrade Arena just witnessed two massive wins over top-tier opponents in Rounds 4 and 5.

Even more impressive? Zvezda did it without six players who are sidelined due to injury: Devonte' Graham, Tyson Carter, Uros Plavsic, Isaiah Canaan, Ognjen Dobric and Joel Bolomboy.

After [taking down previously unbeaten Zalgiris Kaunas 88-79](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/sweet-homecoming-for-sasa-obradovic-as-crvena-zvezda-hits-top-gear-to-break-zalgiris-jinx/), Zvezda went on to dominate [Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/mad/) 90-75 in front of an electric home crowd. The win broke a six-game losing streak against Real and stands as Zvezda’s largest-ever victory over the Spanish giants in the modern EuroLeague.

Prior to this, Zvezda’s best result against Real was an 82-70 home win back in December 2016. All four of their other victories in 19 meetings had been by single digits. So, what exactly did Obradovic change?

"The rule is there is no rule. For me, it was much more important the way we played the game," Obradovic said. "And it was amazing, especially on the defensive. We stopped them completely in some moments, and I'm really happy for this."

Obradovic didn’t have time to overhaul tactics but focused instead on clearly defining roles. It’s now obvious that [Jordan Nwora](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jordan-nwora/013363/), [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) and [Codi Miller-McIntyre](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/codi-miller-mcintyre/009048/) are running the show, while [Nikola Kalinic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-kalinic/004866/), [Donatas Motiejunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/donatas-motiejunas/lcz/) and [Semi Ojeleye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/semi-ojeleye/011982/) provide key veteran support. With everyone understanding their job, the chemistry has clicked.

Still, Zvezda had a rough start. Real jumped to a double-digit lead, 20-31, early in the second quarter. But Moneke, Kalinic and Miller-McIntyre sparked a 13–2 run to tie it at 33-33. Once the crowd got involved, the hosts became unstoppable.

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Moneke opened the second half with a three-pointer and a driving layup. Nwora and Miller-McIntyre extended the lead to double digits, and when [Dejan Davidovac](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dejan-davidovac/007960/) hit a one-legged catch-and-shoot triple to beat the shot clock, the crowd knew they were in for something special.

Miller-McIntyre controlled the game’s tempo, feeding Moneke for a monster fast-break slam and connecting with Nwora for a highlight-reel alley-oop. Zvezda’s defense got Real star [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/) into foul trouble and held Real to just 1-of-14 shooting from deep (7.1% 3FG) in the second half.

When it was all over, the stats said it best. Miller-McIntyre had 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists. Real’s main guards – [Facu Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) and [Andres Feliz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/andres-feliz/011247/) – combined for just 5 points and 3 assists, highlighting the impact of “The Wolf”.

Nwora also scored 18 points, while Moneke added 15 and 7 rebounds.

“We just have to fight. Every night we come out, we have to give our all on defense, and that's what we did tonight,” said Miller-McIntyre.

As for the fans, Miller-McIntyre added: “They are always loud, but tonight I had the impression they were super, super loud. They are amazing. I've said it before – one of the best fanbases in the world, if not *the* best. So thank you to all the fans who continue to support us and came out tonight.”

Codi Miller-Mcintyre led Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade to a 90-75 home win against Real Madrid with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. 

Miller-McIntyre's all around game against Real 

Kalinic also made his mark with 10 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, good for a PIR of 20. Meanwhile, Ojeleye – who had averaged just 1.0 points and a PIR of 1.3 in Zvezda’s first three games – has thrived since Obradovic’s arrival. He’s now averaging 11.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and a PIR of 13.0.

"Maybe some period of adaptation has passed, so we are connecting better. We know who likes what, who likes which positions," Kalinic said.

"It was a great game. I think we are playing good right now. We are helping each other, we are supporting each other. And that's the most important. We are covering each other's mistakes. That's basketball."

More than anything, Obradovic has brought Zvezda the confidence it needed. The team already had top-tier talent and one of the most passionate fanbases in the world. Now, with renewed self-belief, it looks ready to beat anyone, anywhere.

“It's a long season, but here, momentum is on our side, definitely,” Obradovic said.

“We should work on recovering, bring back our injured guys, and integrate them into the team. Then it's going to be even better.”

Codi Miller-McIntyre, Chima Moneke and Jordan Nwora all starred against Real Madrid in Round 5

After a steal, Luca Vildoza hits ahead to Karim Jallow, who throws down the impressive dunk.

 Jallow with the impressive dunk on the break! Motorola Magic Moment

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Virtus Bologna (2025-10-17T18:00:00.000Z)

Khalifa Diop hammers it home after a delightful pass by Markquis Nowell!

Diop with a one-handed alley-oop! Motorola Magic Moment

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2025-10-17T18:45:00.000Z)

Jerian Grant sinks a long jumper as the third quarter expires.

Grant’s buzzer-beater! Motorola Magic Moment

A wonderful bounce pass from Kostas Sloukas sets up a dunk by Richaun Holmes.

Sloukas pass leads Holmes to big dunk! Motorola Magic Moment

Luca Vildoza nutmegs Mbaye Ndiaye on the pass for a big dunk from Aliou Diarra.

Vildoza nutmegs Ndiaye for the dunk by Diarra! Motorola Magic Moment

Chima Moneke dives to get a steal then Codi Miller-McIntyre found Jordan Nwora for an alley-oop dunk!

Nwora's alley-oop slam! Motorola Magic Moment

Chima Moneke gets the steal and gets the ball back from Codi Miller-McIntyre to detonate the fast-break slam!

Moneke from end to end! Motorola Magic Moment

Carsen Edwards thinks he has cleared some space for a triple but Zac Seljaas gets over for the block.

Seljaas gets over to swat Edwards! Motorola Magic Moment

Dejan Davidovac beats the shot-clock buzzer with a wild catch-and-shoot triple in one leg. WOW!

Davidovac's circus shot! Motorola Magic Moment

Sweet passing by Armel Traore with the behind-the-back to Mbaye Ndiaye for the big dunk.

Traore behind-the-back pass for the Ndiaye dunk! Motorola Magic Moment

Kam Taylor pulls up for a dunk in transition, but Kevarrius Hayes comes from behind to reject him with force!

What a stop by Hayes! Motorola Magic Moment

Jordan Nwora gets the defensive stop before Codi Miller-McIntyre sends a fantastic no-look pass to Chima Moneke for an easy two!

Zvezda turns defense into offense! Motorola Magic Moment

Georgios Papagiannis anticpates a long pass from Nick Weiler-Babb and turns it into a powerful dunk.