ONE System | 28/01/2021 20:26
Nando de Colo (Itzik Belnitsky)
The 23rd round of the Euroleague started tonight (Thursday) when Fenerbahce abused the weak Moscow Khimki with a huge 76: 107. In the second game there was great drama, Olympiacos had already touched on the victory, but the quality and full of character Barcelona celebrated at the end. For dessert, Milan, without a doubt one of the top teams this year that finally made the leap, achieved an important victory over Zenit.
Khimki Moscow – Fenerbahce 107: 76
The Turks easily defeated the weak Russians and remained strong in the picture of promotion to the Big 8 in the Euroleague. Leading the Turks were the wonderful Nando de Colo who scored 18 points and Lorenzo Brown who scored 17. Among the Russians stood out mainly Alexei Sheved who finished the game with 29 points. Fenerbahce moved up to eighth place in the Euroleague, with a balance of 13:10. The Russians for their part continue to be the punching bag of the factory as they are in 18th and last place with a terrible balance of 21 losses against only 2 wins and also on the way recorded their 15th (!) Consecutive loss in the main factory of the continent.
Olympiacos – Barcelona 76:74
The Greeks were so close to a huge win that it would give them a big boost in the battle for the top eight and already led less than a minute to the end, but Mirotic’s points (16 points and 5 rebounds) and a critical ball loss by Costas Slokas turned the score around. The Reds could still win, but three and two more shots after an offensive rebound in the last attack went out and the Euroleague leader from Spain went up to 6:17, while against the Greeks it was loss number 12. Corey Higgins scored 14 and handed out 4 assists, Nick Claths scored 12 and added 7 assists against the opponent who knows well.
Olympia Milan – Zenit St. Petersburg 76:82
The visitors already led by 11 points in the third quarter, but the Italians, who achieved a tenth consecutive victory in all competitions, proved once again that this year they are probably made of a different material and look on the safe path towards gaining the home advantage in the next stage. On the other hand, the surprising Zenith, who is in a balance of 8:13 beyond all expectations, hopes to keep her place in the top 8. The unfinished Kyle Haynes provided 12 points and 8 rebounds, Sergio Rodriguez added 13 points of his own against the stubborn Russian defense, which made no small trouble His team, but not Latura Messina this time.
