Olimpia won convincingly, in a dominating form against Varese in the Trofeo Lombardia’s semifinal. The lead went up to 40 points before in the last five minutes, finally, after a show, EA7 raised the foot from the pedal and let Varese get some breaks. 85-60 was the final score. Olimpia had a terrific game especially in the first half. MarShon Brooks made eight field goals before missing one shot. Samardo Samuels used his physicality to dominate inside and also dish some assists (4 in the first half). So it was a great game for Olimpia.
EA7 Emporio Armani Milano-Openjobmetis Varese 85-60. EA7: Gentile 6 (1/2, 0/4), Hackett 5 (0/1, 1/1), Cerella 2 (1/2, 0/2), Bartoli (0/1 da tre), Melli 6 (1/1, 1/4), Meacham (0/1 da tre), Ragland 5 (1/4, 1/2), Brooks 26 (7/10, 3/6), Moss 3 (0/1, 1/1), Kleiza 8 (1/2, 2/5), Gigli 10 (4/4), Samuels 14 (5/6, 1/1). Varese: Rautins 3, Daniel 7, Casella 11, Robinson 9, Diawara 22, Okoye, Callahan 4, Kangur 4.