Euroleague, Partizan Belgrade Olimpia Milano 75-80: highlights

The umpteenth confrontation between Ettore Messina and Zelimir Obradovic, the 2 most profitable coaches within the historical past of the Euroleague, produces a high-level match received, ultimately, by the Italian coach. Olimpia Milano, not like what Virtus Bologna did towards Zalgiris Kaunas, began badly however then pulled off a spectacular comeback, with the varied Shields, Davies and Pangos unleashed from the sector and the Italians Melli and Tonut exalting – in protection 75-80 the ultimate rating, which permits Olimpia to go as much as 4 factors within the classification and resume after the false step at residence towards Alba Berlin.

The historical past of the get together

Contemporary from two defeats in as many video games, Partizan Belgrade wish to give their heat followers on the Stark Enviornment the primary cheer and are off to an aggressive begin. The 13-2 run, with a tangible contribution from the previous LeDay, it is a blow for Milan, compelled instantly to chase. Baron’s triples are pure oxygen, however the siren magic of one other ex, Kevin Punter, enshrines the 27-17 within the first 10 minutes.

The Italian champions, nevertheless, have unblocked themselves and in the beginning of the second interval they proceed their good offensive manufacturing. Davies within the field does what he needs and Voigtmann’s -3 triple (33-30) appears to be the signal of an imminent breakthrough. An phantasm: Milan even come inside a single level of distance, however endure an instantaneous one counterpartial registration Andjusic-Lessort which is price a brand new +11, mitigated by Tonut’s triple earlier than the lengthy interval (49-41).

Messina, nevertheless, is already within the sport and approaches the third quarter in the easiest way: iThe 7-0 break brings the livid Obradovic into time-out. Davies within the space is sweet and dangerous even in protection, whereas Shields’ transitions enable the purple sneakers to all the time discover the most effective resolution in assault. The primary Milan benefit (49-50) is the results of the inspiration of Kevin Pangos, whereas Shields continues his private present. Then again, nevertheless, LeDay is more and more desperate to fill the function of the ex with the poisoned tooth (already 20 factors on the finish of the third interval on 8/10 from the sector together with 4/4 from 3).

We enter the decisive half with Milan forward 61-62, nevertheless this time it is Partizan to start out higher with a 10-0 break topped with a triple of Exum. Messina asks for a timeout and receives a response from his group, capable of come again from two factors down (71-69). The face-off of the ultimate minutes begins right here, with Pangos and Shields nonetheless taking part in their final wildcards scoring go-ahead baskets. The Canadian level guard closes the scoring with the 73-78 layup and brings down the curtain on an awesome evening for Olimpia Milano, dragged by wonderful three-point capturing percentages (48%, 12/25) and with 18 assists on the scoreboard.

Partizan Belgrade: LeDay 23 factors, Lessort 12 (+ 10 rebounds)
Olimpia Milan: Shields 25 factors, Davies 15, Pangos 12

Messina’s phrases on the finish of the match

Ettore Messina commented on the victory: “We had a foul begin, primarily due to the environment. However we managed to return again, relying primarily on Davies on the low publish, who was excellent. I’ve to say because of my gamers, they received the sport” .