Joan Peñarroya’s Barca plays AS Monaco tonight (8:30 pm) on the third day of the Euroleague, facing a team that has not been beaten so far, led by Mike James. American base, one of the stars The highest level of basketball in Europe, it looks like one of the games big and big threats for azulgranas in today’s game.
James has started the course just competing 2 official games of 6 that his team has played so far, both Europe. This did not stop him from showing his ability to score, especially against Cabs (17 points).
In this sense, a former Brooklyn Nets playerthe veteran, on the other hand, already in the Euroleague, has Barça as one of his own dear victims beyond the national competition. With the Monegasque team they fight against the Blaugranas 15 points in 7 games playedyes, it’s only three wins, all in a row. His position as a destroyer threatens the group of Joan Peñarroya, which, although he is A big win in Tenerife last Sunday in ACBit is still under construction. And the close events of this duel are not going well for Barça. Without moving on, James eliminated the team last season, which was led by that time Roger Grimauin all European league games. Two shows (20 and 17 points) have confirmed the success of their team.
Other threats
The number of Mike James is not the only thing that can hinder the success of Barça. America is protected by a Alpha Diallo who was the top scorer in his victory Maccabi in the second day of the Euroleague, with 20 points. The forward is James’ best supporter and another starter at Monaco. Also, Elie Okobo It could be another way for Monegasques from abroad, and clearly show what the team is capable of. Sasha Obradovic.
With all this, and The Palau Blaugrana will once again welcome a familiar face. Nick Calathes returns to its original location for two seasons (2020-2022), and Jasikevicius on the bench On the other hand, everything shows that Jordan Lloyd he will make his debut with the Monegasque team shortly after Tel Aviv.
In any case, Monaco visiting Palau is a sign of those who love to compete, at least This season’s Final Four is 24-25and with interest in Mike James. So, a big problem for New Barça de Peñarroyawhich is looking to achieve its fourth consecutive victory and set the right time at the beginning of the season.
