Milan Falls to Hapoel Tel Aviv, Ending Four-Game EuroLeague Win Streak
Milan (Olimpia Milano – hapoel Tel Aviv 83-105) – Olimpia Milano’s momentum stalled Thursday with an 83-105 defeat to Hapoel Tel Aviv, marking their sixth EuroLeague loss of the season and halting a four-game winning streak. Hapoel Tel aviv, led by a dominant performance from Blakeney and Oturu who combined for 40 points, solidified their position atop the EuroLeague standings.
The game remained competitive thru the first half, ending with a narrow 45-49 scoreline in favor of Hapoel. Though, a decisive 12-0 run by the Israeli team in the third quarter proved insurmountable for Milan. Despite strong individual efforts from Bolmaro (16 points) and Ellis (15 points, 6 assists), Milan struggled to contain Hapoel’s efficient offense, which shot 63% from the field and 72% from two-point range.
Box Score:
Olimpia Milan: Mana 2, Ellis 15 (6 Ast), Tonut, Bolmaro 16, Brooks 12, Leday 11, Ricci 6, Flaccadore Ne, Guduric 3, Shields 6, Totè 8, Dnston 4. Coach Messina.
Hapoel Tel Aviv: Motley 17, Jones 8 (10 ast), Blakeney 20, Bryant 18 (6 reb), Segev, Palatin, Timor, Ennis, malcolm 6, Micic 13 (5 ast), Wainright 3, Oturu 20 (7 reb). Coach Itoudis.
Partial Scores: (25-25, 20-24, 19-27, 19-29).
Milan (6-6) will next face Trieste on Sunday at 4pm in a domestic league matchup.
