Will Paris accelerate the final again? Prediction for Paris vs Monaco - 17.06.2026
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On Wednesday, the second game of the LNB Elite playoff final series will take place, with Paris hosting Monaco. The hosts are leading the best-of-five after a dramatic opener, but the first clash made it clear: Monaco have plenty left in the tank, and this series could well become one of the most electrifying in French basketball in recent years.
Paris: the end of the first game showed championship character
Paris claimed the opening game of the finals 95-91, despite trailing for much of the contest. The team surged in the final quarter, ramped up the tempo, broke down their opponents with ball movement, and once again proved they thrive under late-season pressure.
The offensive trend is especially impressive: Paris have scored at least 94 points in each of their last four games. On home court in the playoffs, they've won four out of five, and their style - quick possessions, perimeter pressure, and a relentless search for early shots - once again suggests a high individual total is within reach.
Monaco: a painful loss, but the performance was stronger than the result
Monaco lost the opener, but for long stretches looked like the team in control of the final. The Monegasques built a double-digit lead, managed the tempo during key spells, and had three players score 18 or more points.
The problem came at the end: the team lost focus, allowed Paris to speed up, and couldn't cope with the pressure in decisive possessions. Still, it's too early to talk about a slump - Monaco have won three of their last four road playoff games and led at halftime in six of their last seven outings.
Match facts and head-to-heads
- Paris have won four in a row, scoring at least 94 points in each game.
- In the first game of the finals, Paris defeated Monaco 95-91, pulling away with a decisive late run.
- Monaco have the edge in the last five head-to-heads: three wins to Paris's two.
Will the final shift into high gear again? Paris vs Monaco prediction
The first game showed Monaco can put up a fight and even control the action for long stretches, but stopping Paris's offense over the full game is a tall order. The home side thrive in a high-tempo game, move the ball quickly, and consistently find points even when the opposition seem to have their structure in place.
Monaco could once again come close to victory and even cover the spread, but the main focus logically stays on Paris's scoring. The team is in superb offensive rhythm, plays aggressively at home, and after putting up 95 in the opener, has every reason to break through a high individual total again.
