Olimpia’s streak is broken in Avellino

Olimpia's streak has been broken in Avellino. After 22 consecutive regular season wins, Olimpia lost 73-69 in Avellino because of a terrible start. Avellino went up 15-0, forced Coach Luca Banchi to call two time-outs in five minutes and was in a too big of an hole to get back from. Avellino was up by Read More »

Olimpia’s streak is broken in Avellino

Olimpia's streak has been broken in Avellino. After 22 consecutive regular season wins, Olimpia lost 73-69 in Avellino because of a terrible start. Avellino went up 15-0, forced Coach Luca Banchi to call two time-outs in five minutes and was in a too big of an hole to get back from. Avellino was up by Read More »

Banchi: “A tough defense in an intense game”

Coach Luca Banchi addressed the media after the win in Munich: "We have to congratulate both teams because the game was very intense. We knew that Bayern is capable to play with great intensity and we did the same. Our approach was phenomenal, we were impressive, imposing our game plan and the tempo. But playing Read More »

Banchi: “A tough defense in an intense game”

Coach Luca Banchi addressed the media after the win in Munich: "We have to congratulate both teams because the game was very intense. We knew that Bayern is capable to play with great intensity and we did the same. Our approach was phenomenal, we were impressive, imposing our game plan and the tempo. But playing Read More »

Great character and great Olimpia: 81-74

After seven spectacular minutes (it led three times by 15 points), Olimpia had the strength to accept a blow-by-blow battle against Bayern and in the end was capable to win, 81-74, coming back in the fourth quarter from six down, early in the period. Olimpia won because the defense was great for the most part Read More »

Great character and great Olimpia: 81-74

After seven spectacular minutes (it led three times by 15 points), Olimpia had the strength to accept a blow-by-blow battle against Bayern and in the end was capable to win, 81-74, coming back in the fourth quarter from six down, early in the period. Olimpia won because the defense was great for the most part Read More »

Banchi: “Almost a do-or-die game in Munich”

Before leaving for Munich Coach Luca Banchi spoke about the game: “The game in Munich will be very difficult, principally because our opponent is very good. They were able to get very close to the playoffs last season and then they re-signed the same coaching staff and many players. The first two games showed they're Read More »

Banchi: “Almost a do-or-die game in Munich”

Before leaving for Munich Coach Luca Banchi spoke about the game: “The game in Munich will be very difficult, principally because our opponent is very good. They were able to get very close to the playoffs last season and then they re-signed the same coaching staff and many players. The first two games showed they're Read More »

Olimpia led all the way to a 80-71 win over Venezia

A masterpiece it wasn't in terms of consistency throughout the game but Olimpia led basically wire to wire and was never threatened by Venezia, a team who was unbeaten before coming to Milano. 80-71 was the final score and didn't reflect what was seen on the court. EA7 led by more than 20 points in Read More »

Olimpia led all the way to a 80-71 win over Venezia

A masterpiece it wasn't in terms of consistency throughout the game but Olimpia led basically wire to wire and was never threatened by Venezia, a team who was unbeaten before coming to Milano. 80-71 was the final score and didn't reflect what was seen on the court. EA7 led by more than 20 points in Read More »

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