An undeserved defeat for Dinamo, who led for most of the game, but were stopped in their tracks by Milan in the final minutes, finding a killer in Guduric: the final score was 72-76, with PalaSerradimigni still applauding the team. It's a real shame to lose in their best game of the season, especially since Milan, aside from their defense and the individual talent of their players, didn't really show much.
Report - Bulleri's tactical focus was on the game, taking advantage of his two big men, Tomas and McGlynn, as well as a shooting-minded Marshall (+6 in the 3rd minute). Messina had to remove power forward Ricci and replace center Diop with Booker and then Dunston. The former white-and-blue player tied the game from the line (13-13), but Beliauskas hit three straight threes to make it a nine-pointer.
Diop also scored threes, but the other guards also joined in the three-point show, following Beliauskas' example: 36-28 at the 17th minute with Buie's first basket. The first half ended 42-34 despite the obvious disparity in free throws (Banco had only one at the 19th minute, Armani 12).
Upon returning, McGlynn was immediately called for a third and fourth foul (questionable). Milan thanked him and went ahead with a 10-0 run: 44-45 in the 25th minute with a second three-pointer from center Booker. Marshall responded, and Banco regained the lead with free throws, despite the referee's meter still favoring the visitors.
In the final quarter, the game became increasingly intense and sloppy. McGlynn, Zanelli, and Ricci were fouled out. Toward the end, a three-pointer by Guduric and his offensive rebound were lethal. And Sassari was left feeling some remorse for Thomas's missed dunk and Marshall's missed free throws.
The best was Buie: 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.
