Monaco vs Panathinaikos Live for Euroleague’s 33rd Competitive Round

In a crucial match for the 33rd competitive round of the Euroleague, Panathinaikos faces Monaco away from home. This matchup will give the winner a significant advantage by securing home-court advantage in the playoffs. Unlike Olympiacos, Panathinaikos has not yet secured this advantage or even their spot in the playoffs. A win against Monaco or Red Star (at home) is essential to claim the home-court benefit. The loss to Paris at OAKA was detrimental to the Greens, who must now triumph twice in the Principality. Monaco, led by Vassilis Spanoulis, showcased its strength in the previous round by defeating Olympiacos 80-77 at SEF. Both teams currently share an identical record of 20-12, with Ergin Ataman and his players aiming to prevent Monaco from achieving back-to-back victories against them. Panathinaikos averages 87.7 points per game, while Monaco scores 86.8 points on average. Defensively, Monaco concedes 82.9 points per game, compared to Panathinaikos’ 83.5. Key absences for Panathinaikos include Ioannis Papapetrou, Matias Lessort, and Marius Grigonis, with Dimitris Mavrodis also staying behind in Athens. The referees for the Monaco vs Panathinaikos game are Miguel Angel Perez (Spain), Jordi Aliaga (Spain), and Kristaps Konstantinovs (Latvia).