Euroleague: Milan and Bologna, two defeats at home to Pana and Barça

Very severe punishment for Olimpia at OAKA against Panathinaikos on the twenty-fourth day of the Euroleague. Milan was defeated with a clear 79-62 at the end of a one-sided match, in which the very deep roster at Ataman’s disposal made all of his qualities count. Five players in double figures for Pana, who join Virtus in third place. EA7, still thirteenth, is two wins away from the play-in train.

pana dominion

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Messina finally finds its full roster (only Baron is missing), but Olimpia’s start to the match is full of rust. The Milan attack struggled against the physical defense of Lessor, Hernangomez and Antetokounmpo, and only Mirotic – who had been missing since November 30th – immediately managed to get into the game. The Italian champions manage to stay in the lead in the first quarter (21-16 for Pana), but in the second the Greeks dig an increasingly wider furrow thanks to Hernangomez’s super impact. The Spaniard scores 10 points and, assisted by Grigonis and Nunn, sends Ataman’s team to the break at 44-28. A nightmare first half for EA7, who never manage to create an advantage in attack (11/33 from the field), suffering the physicality and athleticism of their opponents.

management

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Olimpia returns to the field by increasing their defense, and gets closer to -11. A block from Antetokounmpo on Shields (bad evening with 2/9 shooting) however launches a counter-partial opened by Grigonis’ triple in transition, followed by 4 points from Grant which re-establish the distance. EA7’s offensive pace is too low, and Panathinaikos continues to manage the advantage (57-41). The last ten minutes legitimize the clear superiority of Ataman’s team, which also finds the excellent contribution from the bench of Kalaitzakis. Napier is the last to give up, but Lessor’s smash on Melli gives the Greeks +19 and effectively closes the score, condemning Olimpia to defeat number nine in eleven European away matches of the season.

Panathinaikos – Grigonis 15, Hernangomez 12, Lessor 12

Milan – Napier 16, Mirotic 11, Hall 7

barcelona-virtus 84-57

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Virtus falls to Barcelona, ​​84-57. The Bianconeri shoot poorly (20/40 from the field and 4/23 from 3). Segafredo fails to have the mental ability to react during the match. Second defeat in a row for Virtus in the Euroleague. Hernangomez was excellent for the Catalans: 17 points and 6 rebounds. A 12-point Cordinier is not enough for the black Vs.

shooting problems

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Sparkling start at the “Palau Blaugrana”. Virtus starts by showing great defensive pressure and making good use of the counterattacks. Excellent start for Cordinier (9 points). In the second half of the quarter the fluidity of the Black V’s attack decreased and Barcelona took advantage of it, leading 20-17 in the 10th minute. Bologna is experiencing a moment of prolonged disruption in attack, the 12/34 from the field (0/7 from 3) is an indicative figure, together with that of rebounds (23-17 for the Catalans). The score of the quarter is 21-10 for the hosts, led by the energy of the trio made up of Vesely, Hernangomez (decisive under the basket) and Laprovittola (3/6 from 3). At the long break it’s 41-27 for Barça. At the start of the second half, Grimau’s team improved their lead a couple of times (+19 first and +20 then). Banchi’s men suffer from the physicality of their opponents and struggle to create advantages. Lundberg, however, has a surge of pride at the end of the period and scores the first 3-pointers of the Bianconeri’s game: 61-44 for Barcelona at the third siren. The last quarter sees domination for the hosts in complete control, Bologna no longer has enough to react and gives in. Barcelona: Hernangomez 17, Laprovittola 16, Parker 11

Virtus Bologna: Cordinier 12, Lundberg 11, Mickey 8