Nanterre 78–89 Monaco: AS Monaco Dominates in Pro A Showdown

On June 9, 2026, AS Monaco delivered a commanding performance on the road, defeating Nanterre 89–78 in a Ligue Nationale de Basket Pro A encounter. The victory kept Monaco firmly in the hunt for the league’s top playoff seeds, while Nanterre suffered a setback in their push for a top-eight finish.

Match Overview

Monaco controlled the tempo from the opening tip, building a double-digit lead by halftime and never allowing Nanterre to get closer than seven points in the second half. The final scoreline reflected a game where the visitors’ depth and efficiency proved too much for the home side.

Key Moments

• First Quarter Surge: Monaco opened with a 15-4 run, forcing an early Nanterre timeout. The visitors shot 58% from the field in the first period.
• Nanterre’s Rally: Down 14 early in the third quarter, Nanterre cut the deficit to seven on a three-point play by their leading scorer, sparking hope among the home crowd.
• Monaco’s Antwort: AS Monaco answered with a 9-0 run to restore a comfortable margin, capped by a highlight-reel alley-oop.
• Free Throw Execution: Monaco converted 22 of 26 free throws in the final quarter to seal the win.

Standout Performances

Monaco’s backcourt duo combined for 41 points, with the point guard recording 22 points and 8 assists. For Nanterre, the power forward posted a double-double (18 points, 12 rebounds) but lacked consistent support from the bench, which was outscored 34–12.

Season and Table Impact

The win improved Monaco’s record to 20-8, keeping them in second place behind ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne in the LNB Pro A standings. Nanterre fell to 14-14, slipping to ninth place and now facing a must-win stretch to secure a playoff berth.

With the regular season entering its final weeks, Monaco appears poised for a deep postseason run, while Nanterre must regroup quickly to avoid falling out of contention.