Armani always in control of the match thanks also to Brooks’ 18 points. Bilan and Amedeo Della Valle score nineteen each, but Germani never manages to make a breakthrough and exits the scene in the semi-final
Milan returns to the Scudetto final. It will be the 23rd final act of its history. At the Forum, game 4 ends 91-86. Olimpia’s 29/39 from 2 and the usual Brooks were decisive, scoring 18 points (6/6 from 2). 14 points and 12 rebounds from Bilan were not enough for Germani, who came out with her head held high, having tried to fight until the end. Now EA7 awaits the winner of the series between Virtus and Venezia (Reyer ahead 2-1). See you on Thursday 11th for the first of the races that award the title. After having won the Italian Cup and Super Cup this season, Milan could complete the first hat-trick in its history.
Milan domain
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Milan immediately takes control of the race. Poeta’s men exploit all the weapons at their disposal, triggering LeDay in the area and Shields, who stings in transition, coming out of the blocks and favoring the counterattacks of Ellis and Nebo. The home team also reached +10 in the first quarter. Olimpia finds continuity in the area (14/18 from 2 to 20′) and, after a couple of talented bursts from Guduric, they also go up to +12. Brescia doesn’t give up, despite the difficulties from beyond the arc (1/10 at 20′) and the 6 turnovers. With 11 points from Bilan and 11/11 on the line he manages to stay in the lead (46-38 in favor of EA7 at halftime).
Brooks decisive
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Milan’s transitions, born from a very aggressive defense and two turnovers by Ivanovic and Della Valle and some missed shots, nipped Germani’s comeback attempts in the bud. The home team regained a double-digit lead. EA7 remains in control, despite missing a few shots with the clock stopped, which could have addressed the discussion already in the third period. At the start of the fourth quarter, a couple of baskets from Brooks definitively put the game in Olimpia’s hands (73-59 in the 32nd minute). Cotelli’s team pays for the physical difference with their opponents and is unable to create advantages. A penetration by the usual Brooks gives Milan the 3-point play which is worth +17. Despite some gasps of pride from the Lioness, EA7 manages the accumulated advantage. Milan wins the match and the series and will return to play for the Scudetto final.
Milan: Brooks 18, Nebo 14, LeDay, Shields 12
Brescia: Bilan, Della Valle 19, Burnell 17, Ivanovic 15
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