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Manuchar Markoishvili said the difference from the regular season has been Monaco's drop in defensive intensity, energy, and mentality, and he called the saddest thing in the playoffs their lack of effort and dedication on defense. Credit: Alfonso Cannavacciuolo/EuroLeague via Getty Images AS Monaco has so far been no match for No. 1 seed Olympiacos Piraeus in the playoff series, and head coach Manuchar Markoishvili sees it clearly. Player of the Game A. Vezenkov "This is the easiest to comment on.

Fenerbahce forward Nicolo Melli emphasized physicality and offensive rebounding as key factors in the big Game 2 win against Zalgiris, stating that they are heading into Game 3 looking to close out the series immediately. Credit: IMAGO/Seskim Photo TR - Scanpix Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul are one game away from making it back to the EuroLeague Final Four after claiming a commanding 2-0 lead with an 86-74 win in Game 2 against Zalgiris Kaunas. Player of the Game M.

Vezenkov and Fournier said it was special and motivating to play in front of "GOAT-level" athletes like Giannis and Novak Djokovic, calling their presence a unique honor for the event. Credit: Panagiotis Moschandreou/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images Olympiacos Piraeus are firmly in control of their playoff series against AS Monaco after another commanding performance on Thursday night.