The Italian League belongs to Olimpia

Oops, Olimpia did it again. For the 27th time it's the Italian League Champion. Olimpia won in Reggio Emilia 74-70 because of a dramatic second half when the defense step up and many guys as always brought something offensively. Olimpia trailed by as many as 11 points in the first half, but the second was Read More »

The Italian League belongs to Olimpia

Oops, Olimpia did it again. For the 27th time it's the Italian League Champion. Olimpia won in Reggio Emilia 74-70 because of a dramatic second half when the defense step up and many guys as always brought something offensively. Olimpia trailed by as many as 11 points in the first half, but the second was Read More »

Momentum shifts again: 97-73 Olimpia

When six players score in double figure, every coach has to be happy. That was Coach Jasmin Repesa's mantra following the huge 97-73 win that allowed Olimpia to regain control of the series, now leading 3-2 going into game 6 on Monday. In Reggio Emilia. Olimpia had a devastating, nearly perfect first quarter leading by Read More »

Momentum shifts again: 97-73 Olimpia

When six players score in double figure, every coach has to be happy. That was Coach Jasmin Repesa's mantra following the huge 97-73 win that allowed Olimpia to regain control of the series, now leading 3-2 going into game 6 on Monday. In Reggio Emilia. Olimpia had a devastating, nearly perfect first quarter leading by Read More »

Olimpia comes back late and Reggio Emilia ties up the series

Olimpia went down by 11 late in the fourth and the game looked lost, then came back vehemently, scoring three consecutive times from three including a Rakims Sanders' four-point play. But the rally was late, Reggio Emilia from the line was capable to keep a little margin, three times of just one point. But it Read More »

Olimpia comes back late and Reggio Emilia ties up the series

Olimpia went down by 11 late in the fourth and the game looked lost, then came back vehemently, scoring three consecutive times from three including a Rakims Sanders' four-point play. But the rally was late, Reggio Emilia from the line was capable to keep a little margin, three times of just one point. But it Read More »

Reggio Emilia used its environment to enter the series

Reggio Emilia stormed back in the series with a solid 81-72 win over Olimpia in game 3 of the Italian league finals. Olimpia approached the game well, wuth Cinxiarini and Kalnietis making up for a very unusual struggling night that plagued Rakim Sanders and Alessandro Gentile. They combined to score just 5 points with a Read More »

Reggio Emilia used its environment to enter the series

Reggio Emilia stormed back in the series with a solid 81-72 win over Olimpia in game 3 of the Italian league finals. Olimpia approached the game well, wuth Cinxiarini and Kalnietis making up for a very unusual struggling night that plagued Rakim Sanders and Alessandro Gentile. They combined to score just 5 points with a Read More »

Olimpia is once more the aggressor and won 94-73

Olimpia had another oustanding offensive game up its sleeves. Survived the first punch executed by Reggio Emilia's sharpshooter Amedeo Della Valle and then took the game under control. Mostly, Olimpia was the aggressor. It dominated the boards, executed well offensively and kept the defensive intensity very high. In the fourth Reggio Emilia had to surrender. Read More »

Olimpia is once more the aggressor and won 94-73

Olimpia had another oustanding offensive game up its sleeves. Survived the first punch executed by Reggio Emilia's sharpshooter Amedeo Della Valle and then took the game under control. Mostly, Olimpia was the aggressor. It dominated the boards, executed well offensively and kept the defensive intensity very high. In the fourth Reggio Emilia had to surrender. Read More »