In a thrilling EuroLeague contest, Olimpia Milano narrowly defeated Olympiacos 88-87 at the Unipol Forum. The Italian team controlled the game for most of the night and built a significant lead, but had to fight off a massive late comeback from Olympiacos to secure the win.
🏀 Milano’s Strong Team Effort
Despite dealing with several injuries, Olimpia Milano showed great teamwork with a balanced performance. Coach Ettore Messina used just nine players, but they all contributed effectively. Quinn Ellis was a key player, leading the team with 16 points and five assists. He was well-supported by Armoni Brooks, who scored 15 points, while Devin Booker and Bryant Dunston added 13 and 10 points, respectively.
🔥 Olympiacos’s Late-Game Push
Olimpia Milano seemed to be in a comfortable position after leading 65-50 late in the third quarter. However, Olympiacos refused to give up. Led by incredible scoring from Alec Peters, who finished with 27 points, and Tyler Dorsey, who added 25, the Greek team stormed back into the game. Their determined effort closed the gap to just a single point in the final moments, making for an exciting finish.
📊 What This Means for the Standings
With this victory, Olimpia Milano improves its record to 6-5 and completes a perfect 2-0 week, showing strong form. For Olympiacos, the close loss drops their record to 7-4. While it was a tough defeat, their impressive comeback demonstrated their fighting spirit, which they will carry into their next games.
