By Javier Molero/ jmolero@eurohoops.net
Olimpia Milano makes it three in a row in the Italian competition. After not making the Play-In in the Euroleague, Poeta’s team easily beat Venezia on the road (85-90) to come closer to the top.
Leandro Bolmaro (19 p.) and Giampolo Ricci (15 p.) were the top scorers for Milano. RJ Cole had a great game on the local side with 29 points.
Olimpia Milano started the game with a dominant first half in Venice. Poeta’s team destroyed Reyer near the rim before the rim (39-52), with Bolmaro already in double digits.
The local team fought back with a great 23-12 in the third quarter (62-66), but Milano reacted to secure the victory in the final minutes. Despite not having a great game from beyond the arc (9/24), the Euroleague team secured an easy away victory (85-90).
Legabasket Round 28 Results
- Amici Pallacanestro Udinese – Cantù 95-83
- Napoli Basket – Trento 84-74
- Reyer Venezia – Olimpia Milano 85-90
- Varese – Guerino Vanoli Basket 84-75
- Reggiana – Derthona Basket
- Virtus Bologna – Pallacanestro Trieste
- Brescia – Universo Treviso Basket
Legabasket standings: Virtus Bologna (20-5), Brescia (20-5), Olimpia Milano (19-7), Reyer Venezia (18-8)…