Paris Basketball-Monaco: Match 5 film

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Omar Sy: "Give strength to these guys, they are our warriors, they made us happy" declared the actor while addressing the crowd

Speaking to DAZN: "They've been working for years, I'm very happy for them. Being champions is something quite logical for them. For me it's luck, for them it's work."

Thiago Splitter: "Of course, we tried to win, but in the end we needed the help of God, of Jesus. The players were exceptional, all these moments that come back to me, this group deserves it. I'm grateful to the league, Game 5 here was completely crazy."

Nadir Hifi: "It's crazy after what we went through last year, this team is crazy, that we can finish like this is magnificent. I can't describe the pleasure it gives you, I've always dreamed of being in this situation. The club has enormous ambition, me too, at 22 I've already won everything in France, it's magnificent, few players have done it."

A first victory for the Parisians, who have never been happier. What a season, what a team!

Ward: "We have to give Monaco credit. It's an exceptional feeling, it was the last time with this team. We're happy, no regrets, magnificent moments."

What will your legacy be here in Paris?

Ward: "What we've built here is the identity of Paris basketball, establishing basketball in this city."

Tears also came to the eyes of the leader of Paris Basketball.

TJ Shorts: "I don't have the words, you have to see what we've been through with this team these last two seasons. I have tears, I laugh, all this mixture of emotions. I'm going to celebrate, it's maybe my favorite trophy, it's special, it means a lot."

Nadir Hifi has tears in his eyes.

Yakuba Ouattara: "I'm super happy, moved and sad at the same time, this group is just exceptional, that this is our last fight is a bit of a pain. The cohesion makes this group so special, we slap each other, it shows on the pitch, I hope that everyone who watched us had fun. Finishing here with this team against my former team, I call that prophecy."

The Parisians did it, they secured the French championship title against the Roca Team after a high-quality match. They led by 17 points before Monaco took an eight-point lead in the third quarter. The fourth quarter was exceptional and turned in the Parisians' favor. Paris-Monaco (99-93)

One last time-out...

Strazel's miss, the title is closer for Paris with 13 seconds left.

Lloyd's missed 3-pointer was a blow for Monaco because Paris Basketball finished behind.

The ball was returned to the Parisians after a miss on both sides. The referees hesitated for a long time.

1 minute 44 seconds left, +3 for Paris. Throw-in for Strazel

The final timeout... Paris is ahead thanks to yet another 3-pointer, but Monaco could come back at any moment. Okobo is on fire.

TJ Shorts is exceptional, but Alpha Diallo answers him for Monaco. What a final, ladies and gentlemen!

It's very close, Paris only just passes in front but Monaco comes back every time.

Paris takes the lead again thanks to TJ Shorts. Hifi had scored a superb 3-pointer just before to equalize!

Paris-Monaco (87-85, 4th QT)

With just 7 minutes left, the outcome of this match remains very much in the balance. Paris Basketball could come back, but Monaco continues to lead the race.

The Parisians are coming back, it's exceptional. Nothing is done!

Two shots for TJ Shorts, and it's a success at the perfect time. Paris will try to get back on track; it's not over yet in this final.

Paris-Monaco (73-81, 3rd quarter). The Roca Team keeps a small cushion ahead. Paris Basketball missed two opportunities to get closer just before the buzzer. Only three turnovers have been made since the start of this match for Monaco.

The 3 points for Okobo and the defiant look towards the Parisian bench just after.

The Roca Team commits more fouls. They give the Parisians several opportunities to come back.

Strazel and TJ Shorts are getting angry. Video assistance is needed to make a decision. Strazel's fourth foul for his poor reaction is harsh because there was no contact. The Monegasques don't understand.

Paris-Monaco (69-75, 3rd QT)

Strazel's turn to score a 3-pointer. The Parisians are in trouble. TJ Shorts tries to wake up his teammates.

Another 3-pointer for Monaco from Terry Tarpey. What a game from the Frenchman! (64-72, 3rd quarter)

Paris Basketball has its back to the wall in this third quarter. The Parisians are no longer able to keep up and are trailing by five points.

The Parisians are making too many mistakes. Diallo allows Monaco to take the lead again. A crazy one-on-one in sight?

The Roca Team's return from the locker room was superb. What a match, what a final! (62-63, 3rd QT)

Terry Tarpey is exceptional. He never gives up and wins balls back. EQUAL

Yak's 3-pointer came at the perfect moment. Monaco had just equalized.

A crazy second half is in the offing. Who will be the French champion, Paris Basketball or Monaco? The answer will be in about an hour.

"The most important moment will be the recovery. We have a lot of heart. We need a little dose of talent, a little luck now."

Paris still ahead of Monaco on the rebound.

Paris dominated for a long time, but Monaco came back at the end of the second quarter after trailing by 17 points. Lloyd was great, and Tarpey was also very good. Paris-Monaco (54-50, 2nd QT)

Jordan Lloyd is exceptional. A third 3-pointer from the American allows Monaco to move a little closer to Paris.

TJ Shorts on the road to a triple double in his last game with Paris?

The Yak is in good shape too.

What a level of play! The Parisians are cracking, but TJ Shorts stops the bleeding. Only 5 points left. Two three-pointers in a row for Lloyd (51-46, 2nd quarter)

Nadir Hifi and TJ Short don't understand each other, and Monaco takes a 3-point lead. Back to 8 points, watch out for the Parisians. Paris-Monaco (46-38, 2nd QT)

Cavalière commits the foul. 0/2 on the throw for Cornelie but they do well on the rebound.

Six points for TJ Shorts, who's finally getting into his offensive game. Tarpey is still going strong for Monaco, but it's not enough.

The Yak Festival was stopped irregularly. Two free throws for Paris and they converted.

A tough start to the second quarter for Monaco. The Roca Team is dominated. Paris up 15. A crucial timeout is coming.

Almost nothing can stop Elie Okobo tonight. He'll be resting for the first time, and Tarpey is replacing him. Paris-Monaco (36-23, 2nd QT)

3rd fault from Calathes who leaves his partners.

2nd foul by Nick Calathes like Strazel and Tarpey

Mister V is also present this evening.

End of the first quarter. The Parisians dominate on rebounds and in scoring!

The Parisians are back at it again. 24-19, 1st QT

But TJ Shorts doesn't really weigh on the match.

The winger allows his team to get closer to the Parisians: Paris-Monaco (21-17, 1st QT)

+9 for the Parisians who are dominating at the moment, Tarpey tries to keep Monaco in the match: 21-12

Monaco gives a lot of shots to the Parisians at the start of the match

Roca Team doesn't give up, 2nd warning for Matthew Strazel

5 scorers on the Paris Basketball side against only 2 for Monaco for the moment

2 free throws for the former Strasbourg Cavalière

And 5 for Nadir Rifi, the young Frenchman is in good shape!

2 fouls in a few seconds from Alpha Diallo while TJ Shorts had completely missed his shot

How clever is this TJ Shorts, he forces Diallo to foul before scoring a phenomenal 3-point shot

TJ Shorts is overdoing it on the board. Both teams are in a good mood.

The Monaco line-up: Strazel - Okobo - Diallo - Tarpey - Jaiteh

The kick-off is given!!!

Matthew Strazel can continue his fantastic run tonight and win his fifth consecutive French championship title. In 2021 and 2022, he will play for ASVEL, and the following two years, of course, will be with Monaco.

The Roca Team can make history tonight and join the elite circle of French champion clubs for three consecutive years. The last club to do so was ASVEL (2019-2022).

The legendary Ivanovic is present at the Adidas Arena. As a reminder, his son Stefan is part of the Paris Basketball staff, where he serves as an assistant coach.

As has been said, Paris Basketball is a young club. It already has a track record, with the Leaders Cup and the Eurocup last year, then the Coupe de France earlier this season . Paris becoming French champion would be a first.

Of course, Monaco, the European runners-up, are still playing without American star Mike James, who is suspended and injured. In fact, no one really knows if he's still in Monaco or perhaps back in the United States.

Founded in 2018 and an unfortunate finalist last year, Paris Basketball had a third chance to be crowned French champion for the first time. The Parisians led 2-0 before being tied by Monaco during the matches at Gaston-Médecin.

Hello and welcome to our site for live commentary on the fifth game of the French basketball championship final. Paris Basketball hosts the two-time defending champions Monaco at the Adidas Arena. Kickoff is at 8:30 p.m.