By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Easy job for Olimpia Milano in the second game of the Italian final. The Euroleague team dominated Reyer Venezia (92-79) and now leads 2-0, close to lifting the domestic title.
Armoni Brooks led the victory with 19 points. Zach LeDay added 18 points in the win. In Venezia, 19 points for Kyle Wiltjer despite the loss.
The second quarter (31-17) was key to building a comfortable lead before the break. When Milano picked up the pace, Reyer Venezia couldn’t do anything.
Despite Venezia showing some good moments in the third quarter, the victory was clear from the first half (92-79) for Milano, who now have a 2-0 lead and are close to winning the Italian league title.
This would be their fourth Legabasket title in the last five years, only losing to Virtus last season.
Legabasket Playoffs
Quarterfinals (best-of-five)
- Virtus Bologna 3-2 Dolomiti Energia Trentino (102-71, 84-87, 85-102, 90-81, 106-95)
- Reyer Venezia 3-2 Dertona Basket (89-82, 87-75, 71-82, 71-89, 89-83)
- Brescia 3-2 Pallacanestro Trieste (90-92, 90-82, 84-80, 77-83, 90-75)
- Emporio Armani Milano 3-0 Reggio Emilia (96-84, 77-65, 84-72)
Semifinals (best-of-five)
- Virtus Bologna 1-3 Reyer Venezia (83-91, 98-79, 85-89, 90-83)
- Brescia 1-3 Emporio Armani Milano (72-88, 85-79, 68-93, 91-86)
Finals (best-of-five)
- Emporio Armani Milano 2 – 0 Reyer Venezia (100-80, 92-79)
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