Despite the 28 points of Mirotic, Barcelona runs away to +20 with the American Canestri (25 points, 27 Brizuela), then the Messina team recovers the Canesti difference in the final
Milan falls to the house, 88-98, against Barcelona. The Messina team now sees the qualification for the play-in complicated further. The only positive note of the Olimpia evening is the rescue, in extremis, of the Canestri difference (+13 in the first leg), after a triple of Tonut, in conjunction with the final siren. Sixteenth defeat in 32 European appearances for the EA7, which suffered a lot of the former Punter (25 points) and Brizuela (27). The Sarr blue (13) is also good. It is not enough 28 points by Mirotic and 18 of Shields to the hosts.
Irritable brizuela
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Barcelona starts better at the forum. The Catalans exploit Milan’s mistakes and punish it, with Parker’s talent and with the liveliness of the blue talent, Dame Sarr. The EA7 enters the game with the passing of the minutes, growing above all defensively, thanks to the work done in closing the opponent’s penetration lines. In attack, benefiting from Mirotic’s impact and a precious Caruso, who makes a series of important games on the two sides of the field. Penarroya’s team reaches the tenth forward of four lengths, mainly exploiting the greatest centimeters under the basket. The second is undoubtedly the quarter of Dario Brizuela, which is unleashed, marking 17 points, the result of an unreal 7/9 from the field. Together with number 8, Sarr also lights up, which shows the forum some talented flash. The number 2 closes the first fraction with 10 points. The men of Messina stop the ball in attack too much, exposing themselves to the greater physicality of the Blaugrana defense. During the period, the Olimpia also slips to -15, but with a pair of baskets, respectively of Mannion and Bolmaro, goes to the changing rooms under 11 lengths: 44-55 at 20 ‘. The best of the EA7 are Mirotic (13 points) and Shields (11). The hosts pay the 8 lost balls and the lean 3/13 from 3, against 7/12 of the opponents. Milan is preferred to rebound (20-16).
Too much Punter
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Upon returning from rest, the EA7 continues to suffer the energy of Barcelona, having to grant several centimeters and kilos to the opponents. Despite the difficulties, Shields first and Mirotic then take the team on their shoulders, with their offensive flickers. For guests it is Punter (ex of the evening) to turn on. The number 0 marks two triples, contested by the defense, which laughs margin to Penarroya’s team. At the third siren, Milan finds itself under eleven points again. The Olimpia continues to struggle in both phases of the game, failing to mate defensively and finding little rhythm in attack. Punter continues to be a plug of the side, the defense finds no remedies and is forced to bend to his talent. One of his triple sends the Catalans to + 20, at the beginning of the last period. In the final, the EA7, thanks to the offensive gusts of Mirotic and Mannion, is part of the double figure of disadvantage, but cannot complete the comeback.
Milan: Mirotic 28, Shields 18, Mannion 14
Barcelona: Brizuela 27, Punter 25, Sarr 13
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