Euroleague, Milan, Brook is not enough: knockout in Paris and now it’s getting tough for the play-ins

An excellent third quarter in Milan is not enough to avoid the 18th defeat in the Euroleague. EA7 loses 103-93 in Paris. This defeat further complicates the already very complicated run-up to the play-ins. Hifi’s 25 points were decisive, 8/13 from the field. 20 points from Brooks are not enough. Olimpia pays 7/25 from 3s and 15 turnovers. The French win the second Italian victory of the week, afterwards the success of Bologna.

domination paris

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Paris welcomes Milan to the Adidas Arena, making it immediately clear what type of match awaits them. Thomas’ men keep the pace high in attack and, thanks to the great defensive pressure from the wingers, they also dictate the law in defense. The 30-19 in the 10th minute, in favor of the French, matured thanks to 8 points from Hifi and the many transitions. Olimpia pays for the 6 turnovers and some defensive errors that facilitate the opponents’ 11/17 from the field. The home team’s dominance also continues in the second quarter, as highlighted by the partial (34-22). Hifi was decisive, arriving in the 20th minute with 19 points (5/6 from the field), 3 steals and 3 assists. EA7 struggles tremendously to keep up with Paris’ pace, which continues to do badly in offensive transition and closes the area well in defense. The percentages smile on the Parisians (14/18 from 2, 9/18 from 3). Milan loses 11 balls, shoots 3/13 from 3 and also slips to -27 (61-34 in the 37th minute).

decisive break

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Olimpia shakes itself at the start of the second half. He defends more readily and above all moves the ball better in attack, taking advantage of Nebo’s internal play and the approaching baskets of Ellis and LeDay. EA7 manages to get back to -9, thanks to free throws from Guduric and Booker from the line, close to the 30th minute. The comeback of Poeta’s men continues and is based above all on great aggressiveness in defense across the pitch. The foul problems in the fourth period put the guests in difficulty who, after even returning to -1, suffered a 9-0 break, resulting from free throws from M’Baye, Herrera and Hifi. In the final, Milan is unable to score consistently, Thomas’ men find the thread in attack and close the match.

Paris: Hifi 25, M’Baye 19, Willis 16

Milan: Brooks 20, Nebo, Shields 12, Bolmaro 10