L’Armani piega la squadra di Trinchieri 99-74 e continua a sognare i playoff, la Virtus demolita dai Blancos 96-79
In the thirtieth round of Euroleague l’Olympia Milan spread the Bavaria Monaco 99-74. Impenetrable defense for Armani, who is always in control thanks to Napier and Voigtmann. For the Bavarians, a super Obst is not enough. Fourteenth victory for Messina. Instead it falls there The power of Bologna, demolished 96-79 by Real Madrid. Despite a big Belinelli, the Merengues triumph, driven by Hezonja and Yabusele. For Scariolo seventeen defeats so far.
VIRTUS SEGAFREDO BOLOGNA – REAL MADRID 79-96
The heart (and Marco Belinelli) is not enough for Virtus Bologna, defeated at home by Real Madrid 96-79. A rather dramatic first quarter for Scariolo’s quintet. The guests start very strong, moving the ball with ease and keeping a very high pace. Bologna struggles to follow, having to spend all five fouls in the fourth in a very short time. The only jolt was given in the final by Ojeleye’s two triples. Le Merengues close ahead 26-12 at the first break. Belinelli tries to give him a jolt at the start of the second quarter, with two consecutive triples that bring the black Vs back to the single digit disadvantage. The rhythms are slightly lowered, as are the shooting percentages of both teams. Yabusele’s exceptional first half ends with a shot from midfield on the siren, which is worth the new Madrid +17 (50-33). The Emilian comeback attempt is once again entrusted to Belinelli and Shengelia, who once again bring Segafredo back to -9. However, as in the first quarter, Virtus ran out of bonuses in just a few minutes, starting another outburst from the Spaniards. Deck in the line isn’t flawless, and Shengelia’s two shots from the perimeter bring the Bolognese back up 59-51. The match remained level until the end of the period, but Real maintained a ten-point lead with as many minutes to go (68-58). The last period is the scenario of the fury of Hezonja, who scores five consecutive three-point shots, bringing his +20 and effectively determining the end of the game. In the remaining five minutes of the match, the rhythms reset, with the match being delivered to the final siren at 96-79. The victories of Real Madrid in this Euroleague rise to 21, while the defeats for Virtus Bologna are seventeen.
EA7 EMPORIO ARMANI MILANO – BAYERN MONACO 99-74
Milan keeps playoff hopes alive, beating Bayern Munich 99-74 at the Forum. Olimpia got off to a strong start, immediately fielding a great defense and pushing up to 13-4 in the early stages. Trinchieri’s time-out didn’t give the desired effects, with Milan scoring continuously (Voigtmann protagonist). Very well in attack and very well in defense, Messina’s quintet closes the first period 25-4. The men from Milan didn’t stop at the start of the second ten minutes, with a big impact on Shields’ match. The home side’s defense moves very well, also pushing the inertia of the attack: five minutes before the interval they remain on +20, on 36-16. The only Bavarian signals come from Obst and Cheatam, but Armani remains well ahead at the interval (49-36). At the start of the second half, Bayern tried to come back, nibbling a few points thanks and shortening to -10 thanks to the usual Obst. EA7 didn’t let themselves be intimidated, with Napier’s triple pushing back Trinchieri’s team. The Lombards continue to take advantage of the opponents’ mistakes (especially turnovers), remaining in full control at the end of the third period, with a score of 72-54. Napier’s two three-pointers and Hines’ three-point game put the end of the game, and in the final six minutes the game went out in pure academy. It ends 99-74, with Olimpia scoring the fourteenth victory and continuing to hope for eighth place. Defeat number nineteen for Bayern Munich.
