Terry Tarpey, cornerstone of Monaco’s collective effort: « We stepped up »
Betclic ELITE - Terry Tarpey was, as often, a key element in AS Monaco's defensive intensity in game 3 won against Paris Basketball (81-78). The French international discusses the collective turning point of the third quarter and looks ahead to game 4.
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Accustomed to working in the shadows, Terry Tarpey (7 points on 3/5 shooting in 15 minutes) once again delivered in a high-intensity game. AS Monaco, trailing 2-0 in the Betclic ELITE finals series, rediscovered its defensive DNA and team play (27 assists) to secure a crucial victory against Paris Basketball (81-78). After the game, the former Le Mans player praised the team’s collective pride.
« We need everyone to step up »
In a game where Roca Team outscored Paris 30-15 in the third quarter alone, Terry Tarpey emphasized the collective response: « We showed what we’re capable of doing together. As soon as we started moving the ball again and defending better, we regained confidence. »
The key stat? « 27 assists. That’s the playing style we’ve rediscovered since our staff arrived. We always want to create advantageous situations. »
« The run came from defense »
Against a Paris team known for its fast-paced game, ASM managed to raise its level, particularly at the start of the second half. « The coach said at halftime that we needed to step up. He proposed a new system, we applied it, and it worked. »
For Tarpey, the turning point came « when we really stepped up our defense in the third quarter. That’s what launched the run and the comeback. » A collective effort where everyone contributed, « even those who don’t fill up the stat sheet. »
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« Jaron was huge »
Impressed by Jaron Blossomgame (26 points, including 17 in the third quarter), Tarpey was full of praise: « His third quarter? Maybe the best of his life. We’re all happy for him. We need him, just like we need everyone. »
Elie Okobo, also praised by Tarpey, delivered a high-level performance. « He almost had to have a game like this if we wanted to pull through. »
Tarpey promises a « dogfight » for game 4
For Tarpey, this wasn’t an upset, but a game worthy of the stakes: « This is a final. Nobody thought Paris would sweep Monaco. We simply protected our home court. »
With game 4 approaching (Sunday at 4:30 PM), he warns: « It will be a dogfight. It’s always physical against Paris, they’re fast, take lots of shots, they fight for rebounds. It will come down to details. » And this despite tired bodies. « Nobody is at 100%. But it’s the finals. We need to finish the job. »
In Monaco,
Gabriel Pantel-Jouve est le fondateur et rédacteur en chef de BeBasket, qu’il anime depuis 2010 (sous le nom de Catch & Shoot). Passé par l’Ecole Publique de Journaliste de Tours, puis deux universités en Amérique du Nord, il a pu développer son expertise sur le basket français, de la Ligue Nationale aux divisions amateurs, durant ces 20 dernières années. En parallèle, il est aussi engagé dans le développement de clubs du côté de Montpellier.
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