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Mike James Lifts Monaco Over Olympiacos in Overtime

Mike James hit a crucial game-winner in overtime to lead Monaco past Olympiacos in a thrilling preseason tournament match.
Mike James Lifts Monaco Over Olympiacos in Overtime

In a thrilling preseason tournament match in Cyprus, Monaco secured a narrow 83-80 overtime victory against Olympiacos. The game was decided in the final moments when star guard Mike James scored the game-winning shot with just seven seconds left on the clock, capping off an exciting contest between the two EuroLeague teams.

🌟 Star Players Shine

Mike James was the hero of the match for Monaco, finishing with an impressive stat line of 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. His new teammate, Nikola Mirotić, also had a strong performance, leading the team with 20 points and adding 7 rebounds, showing great early chemistry.

💪 Olympiacos’ Strong Effort

On the Olympiacos side, the team put up a great fight. Thomas Walkup was a key playmaker, scoring 16 points and providing 8 assists. Donta Hall dominated inside with 15 points and 9 rebounds, while Alec Peters contributed 13 points and 6 rebounds in a solid team performance.

🏀 Other Preseason Action

In other preseason games around Europe, Fenerbahce defeated Erokspor 74-69. Meanwhile, Real Madrid showed strong form ahead of the new season, enjoying a comfortable 94-64 win against Casademont Zaragoza.