Monarchs Unleash Offensive Barrage, Dominate Phantoms 129-93 After Kozlova's Fiery Start
Rodriguez, Tanaka Lead Monarchs to Dominant Victory Behind Record-Breaking Offensive Display
MONTREAL – The Montreal Monarchs sent a resounding message on their home court, crushing the Philadelphia Phantoms 129-93 in a February 2026 season clash. Fueled by a scorching offensive performance that saw them tickle the twine from all over the court, the Monarchs established control early and never looked back, solidifying their playoff aspirations.
The game began with an electric pace, as Zara Kozlova ignited the crowd with a quick three-pointer, setting the tone for Montreal’s offensive onslaught. The Monarchs’ ball movement was exceptional, consistently finding open looks and dissecting the Phantoms’ defense. By halftime, Montreal had built a substantial lead, their relentless pressure forcing Philadelphia into difficult shots. The Phantoms struggled to find their rhythm, hampered by a dismal shooting percentage and a turnover-prone offense.
In the second half, the Monarchs continued to pour it on. Clara Rodriguez was a consistent force, orchestrating the offense and finishing with a game-high 24 points, complemented by 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Hiroki Tanaka was the engine of the attack, dishing out a remarkable 10 assists to go along with his 16 points and 6 rebounds. Mia Jenkins provided crucial scoring punch off the bench with 18 points on efficient shooting.
“We played with incredible energy and focus tonight,” said Monarchs Head Coach Isabelle Dubois. “Our shooters were lights out, but it was our unselfishness and defensive intensity that really set us apart. This is the kind of performance we’ve been striving for.”
For the Phantoms, Maya Singh led the scoring with 19 points, and Felix Chen added 10 points and 7 assists, but their efforts were not enough to counter Montreal’s collective dominance.
“We didn’t execute our game plan in the first half, and it cost us,” admitted Phantoms guard Zara Sanchez. “We need to learn from this and come back stronger.”
Key Notes:
- Montreal’s 25 three-pointers made is a new franchise record.
- The Monarchs dished out 39 assists on their 47 made field goals.
- Philadelphia shot just 37.2% from the field, struggling to keep pace.
- Hiroki Tanaka’s 10 assists marked his season high.