Monaco and Paris split Betclic Elite finals series 1-1

In Game 2 of the Betclic Elite finals on 17 June 2026, the Roca Team (Monaco) defeated Paris Basketball 102‑90 at the Gaston Médecin arena, evening the series at one win each and regaining home‑court advantage. Monaco’s Matthew Strazel led with 22 points and nine assists, while Alpha Diallo also contributed 22 points; Elie Okobo added 17. The victory followed a strategic roster change that saw forward Yoan Makoundou return to the line‑up.

Two days later, on 19 June, Paris reclaimed the lead in Game 3, winning 88‑77 on Monaco’s court to move ahead 2‑1 in the best‑of‑five series. Paris’s Nadir Hifi scored 22 points and Lamar Stevens delivered a series‑high 24 points. Monaco’s Elie Okobo posted 15 points, but the team could not hold their early lead and faltered in the final quarter. The match was marked by several fouls and the expulsions of Monaco’s Matthew Strazel and Alpha Diallo. The series now heads to Monaco for the decisive fourth game.