AS Monaco defeated their standings rivals Barcelona with a huge 93-86 win in Round 37 to clinch a spot in the play-in.

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AS Monaco secured their spot in the play-in with a big win in Round 37.

Led by their guard duo of Mike James and Elie Okobo, Monaco defeated Barcelona at home, 93–86, to claim their 21st win of the season.

With their second victory over Barcelona, they also secured the head-to-head advantage.

Meanwhile, Barcelona, now 20–17, can no longer finish higher than ninth in the standings and will need to win both play-in games to advance to the playoffs as the No. 8 seed.

For Monaco, Elie Okobo and Mike James both finished with 16 points.

On the losing side, Kevin Punter led Barcelona with 27 points and four assists.

Monaco: Mike James 16 (9/9 FT), Elie Okobo 16 (4/5 2PT, 2/5 3PT, 8 AST), Matthew Strazel 14 (3/6 3PT, 6 REB, 5 AST, 5 TO), Jaron Blossomgame 13 (4/6 2PT, 7 REB), Kevarrius Hayes 13 (4/7 2PT, 5/5 FT), Daniel Theis 11, Juhann Begarin 7.

Barcelona: Kevin Punter 27 (4/8 2PT, 6/7 3PT, 4 AST), Will Clyburn 13 (4/10 3PT, 5 REB, 4 TO), Dario Brizuela 13 points (3/5 3PT), Miles Norris 9 (3/5 3PT), Jan Vesely 8 (4/5 2PT, 5 REB), Willy Hernangomez 8.

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