By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Olimpia Milano defeated Treviso 106-77 in the Italian league, responding to a difficult start to the season after the club reaffirmed its confidence in head coach Peppe Poeta.
The reigning champions took control with a 33-11 second quarter and extended their advantage after halftime.
Jason Burnell led Milano with 19 points, four rebounds and four assists in 19 minutes. Ousmane Diop added 15 points, RJ Cole scored 14, and Nicola Akele contributed 11 points and six rebounds. Moses Wright finished with 10 points in 17 minutes.
Milano handed Treviso its first league defeat after opening wins over Roma and Trento. Poeta’s team will next host Real Madrid on Tuesday, October 13, looking to improve on its 1-3 EuroLeague record.
Legabasket Round 3
Udine – Trento 66-74
Varese – Trieste 85-84
Milano – Treviso 106-77
Cantù – Napoli
Reggiana – Tortona
Scafati – Verona
Maxima Roma – BC Roma
Venezia – Virtus Bologna
Standings: Virtus Bologna 2-0, Trento 2-1, Treviso 2-1, Napoli 2-0, Venezia 2-0, Udine 2-1, Varese 2-1, Milano 2-1….
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