EuroLeague side Monaco Basket (24-8) eased past Nanterre (16-17) in the French league with the final score of 84-66 (21-23, 20-8, 22-18, 21-17).
Donatas Motiejunas was the top performer for the winners, finishing with 13 points, 9 rebounds and 21 PIR.
On the opposing side, Thomas Wimbush was the high-scorer for Nanterre, ending with 16 points and 4 rebounds.
After the close first half, Donatas Motiejunas and Dwayne Bacon initiated Monaco 12-2 run at the end of the second quarter, while both clubs went into the break with EuroLeague team being in front by 10 points (41-31).
However, Monaco pushed the gas pedal once more after a half time, organizing a 8-2 mini spurt (58-44).
Monaco did not let visitors breathe easier during the last quarter. The margin between the teams was 18 points (76-58) with 5 minutes to go. The remaining time was a mere formality.
Monaco: Donatas Motiejunas 13 (9 REB), Mike James 12 (4 REB, 3 AST), Will Thomas 11, Dwayne Bacon 10.
Nanterre: Thomas Wimbush 16 (4 REB), Lucas Dussoulier 13, Bastien Pinault 12.
