Monaco-Barca series gets heated again with pushes, techs and tension

2025-04-25 18:46

Game 2 of the Monaco-Barcelona series featured a third-quarter scuffle, multiple fouls, and high emotions on both sides.

Credit: EuroLeague TV

After Tomas Satoransky's ejection in Game 1 and a heated exchange involving Matthew Strazel and Mike James, tensions flared again in the AS MonacoFC Barcelona playoff series.

With 3:16 left in the third quarter and Monaco up 67–53 in Game 2, things escalated when Justin Anderson shoved Alpha Diallo.

A verbal confrontation followed, and Jaron Blossomgame stepped in, pushing Anderson. Several players got involved, exchanging words as teammates tried to separate them.

AS Monaco
FC Barcelona
49%
5 Position
Field goals
50%
2 Position
33,31
13 Position
Rebounds
33,91
8 Position
18,91
8 Position
Assists
19,77
3 Position
6,89
4 Position
Steals
7,43
1 Position

The referees handed out multiple penalties: Anderson and Blossomgame were called for unsportsmanlike fouls, while Kevin Punter and Diallo received technical fouls.

Monaco won Game 1 97–80 and also secured Game 2 victory 92-79 to be one step from Abu Dhabi.



Comments:

We want to hear from you. Be the first to comment!

Add comment

Nickname:      
  Subscribe   Total comments: 0

We have the right to remove comments which are offensive, contains abusive language, or violates other rules of the website