In the video above: A summary of Milan’s victory over Real Madrid
The 18th round of the Euroleague continues tonight (Friday) with four games. In focus: Real Madrid lost after six consecutive victories at the factory with 80:76 to Milan. Zalgiris, the hottest team in recent times, defeated Moscow Khimki 75: 102, the weakest team so far this season. In a closer game, Olympiacos beat Bayern Munich 82:84. In addition, Andulo walked with 80: 102 over Wheelerban.
Real Madrid (6:12) – Milan (7:10) 80:76
This result is quite surprising, but Pablo Lasso’s streak had to be stopped sometime, even if it means at home. And this is exactly what happens in the debut game of Alex Tios, who signed with the Blancos three days ago. Tonight he scored 4 points alongside 5 rebounds in 14 minutes. In doing so Lasso and his trainees dropped to third place, as they are now with the same balance as Barcelona and an inferior basket difference.
The first half was extremely close with a record gap of only five points. In the third quarter the Italians put up gear and managed to increase the difference to 17 thanks to a 2:19 run. Real managed to shrink in the fourth quarter and caused the host to get stressed, but Ettore Messina’s side kept their composure and came home with a prestigious win. Sergio Rodriguez excelled against the ex with 17 points, Jesse Carroll scored 20 for the loser.
An indictable note, attesse da semper, un’impresa contro il Real Madrid: 80-76! ⚪🔴➡ https://t.co/NWYhpS8d5R
📊 Rodriguez 17, Delaney 14, LeDay 12, Datome 9, Tarczewski 8, Punter 7, Roll 5, Hines 4, Brooks and Moraschini 2 #insieme #EuroLeague #RMBAXM #ForzaOlimpia pic.twitter.com/dVosnUVNQL
– Olimpia Milano (@ OlimpiaMI1936) January 8, 2021
Zalgiris Kaunas (7:11) – Moscow Khimki (16: 2) 75: 102
The Lithuanians have been looking great lately, as this is their sixth consecutive victory in Europe and the tenth in all competitions, and they continue to be based at the top of the table (fifth place). The Russians, who lock the table, once again look very bad, with the worst balance in the Euroleague this season, and the ability from that game reflects that.
Himaki actually led 48:39 at the end of the break, and even reached a double-digit advantage, but a simply crazy third quarter by the locals with 13:39 (including a 0:18 run in the middle, and in the end the team scored the same amount of points in this quarter for the entire first half). For a quick turnaround and a very convincing victory, when the difference only swelled. Joffrey Lubren excelled with 29 points (career high), Marius Grigonis added 18. Alexei Sheved (22) and Devin Booker (19) stood out.
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Olympiacos (8: 9) – Bayern Munich (7:11) 82:84
The Greeks recovered from a streak of their three losses and put together a second straight win, thus returning to a positive balance in the factory. The Bavarians continued with their less stable period after a great season opener and slipped to sixth place. The advantage moves from side to side 11 times in this game, and no opponent has achieved a double-digit gap. Better finishing minutes from the host, who led throughout the final quarter, helped close out an interest. Costas Slokas stood out with 24 points. Two exes from Maccabi Tel Aviv, DJ Seeley (26) and Jaylen Reynolds (20) were prominent on the other side.
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Wheelerban (12: 5) – Andulo Zero (9: 9) 102: 80
Although Andulo is one of the most prominent teams in the Euroleague in recent years, this game tonight was the least attractive in relation to the positions in the table. The Turks inflicted a weak third consecutive loss on the weak French and they did so without much difficulty, leading throughout the match, creating a solid double-digit lead in the second quarter (the record was 28) and reaching Garbage Time early. Vasilya Mitchic (23) led five players with double digits, Norris Cole stood out with 22 on the other side.
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