EuroLeague Round 30: Monaco 90-85 Olimpia Milano in a thrilling contest at Salle Gaston Médecin. AS Monaco secured a crucial 90-85 home victory over EA7 Emporio Armani Olimpia Milano in a tightly contested EuroLeague clash that went down to the final minutes. The match was a high-paced affair with Monaco establishing an early lead through efficient transition play. Milano fought back behind their veteran guard play to keep the score close throughout the third quarter. The decisive run came in the final period, with Monaco's defense forcing several key turnovers that led to fast-break points, creating a small but vital cushion. A critical three-pointer from Monaco's star guard with under two minutes to go extended the lead to seven points, a gap Milano could not close despite a late flurry of attempts. The focus point was the battle in the paint, where Monaco's physicality ultimately gave them the edge in rebounding and second-chance points. This result solidifies Monaco's position in the upper half of the EuroLeague standings as they push for playoff seeding, while Milano's hopes for a top-eight finish took a significant hit. Post-match, Monaco's coach praised his team's resilience, stating, "We showed great character in the big moments." Milano's manager lamented the defensive lapses, saying, "We gave them too many easy baskets in transition." The starting lineups featured Monaco's usual core of backcourt creators and athletic forwards, while Milano relied on their experienced international backcourt and interior presence.