Rome, January 9 (LaPresse) – At the Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Belgrade, Olimpia Milano delivered a commanding performance against Maccabi in the EuroLeague, securing a 107-74 victory and giving themselves a birthday treat. The Milanese team gained a double-digit lead by halftime, thanks to a strong defensive effort that stole precious seconds from Maccabi’s offense, while their own attack consistently made smart decisions, drawing valuable fouls from opponents and frequently heading to the free-throw line.
Neither team had an impressive night from beyond the arc (Maccabi even closed the first half with a shocking 0/14). In the second half, Olimpia Milano broke away, extending their lead to over 20 points. Their defense on Hoard was masterful, completely neutralizing the EuroLeague's ninth-best scorer, while Milano’s three-pointers started to land—unlike those of the "home" team.
For Olimpia Milano, this marks their 11th win in 20 games, placing them ninth in the standings. They will return to action in the Italian league (LBA) on Sunday, January 12, at 5:00 PM, facing UnaHotels Reggio Emilia at the Unipol Forum. Next, it will be time for a EuroLeague double-header: on Tuesday, January 14, Alba Berlin will visit Milan (tip-off at 8:30 PM), followed by Partizan Belgrade on Thursday, January 16, also at 8:30 PM at the Unipol Forum. The week will conclude with a match against Reyer Venezia at the Taliercio on Sunday, January 19, at 5:00 PM.