Olimpia missed seven players and was capable to compete in Bologna for almost half a game. The early execution, at both ends of the floor, propelled the team a six-point lead and one more run early in the second closed the gap and tied the game three times. It didn't last. Eventually, Bologna had more Read More »
Olimpia was missing five players, had a 11-man roster, and the game was the regular season last. There were many reasons to cruise to the end, Olimpia chose to compete hard and win 81-80 in Villeurbanne. It has been the 10th road win of the season, the 21st overall, exactly the same club-record number obtained Read More »
Olimpia finishes its EuroLeague regular season in France against ASVEL Villeurbanne, who after a very interesting start of the season dropped down in the standings because primarily of injuries that prevented the team from competing for a playoffs’ spot, despite extremely talented and efficient guards (Chris Jones and Elie Okobo are averaging almost 30 points Read More »
Over the coure of the season in which he became the all-time leader for offensive rebounds and two-point field goals made, in which he surpassed 3.000 points scored and 1.500 rebounds grabbed, Kyle Hines was also named the EuroLeague's Defensive Player of the Year. This is the third time it gets the award. Hines - Read More »
For the second consecutive season, Shavon Shields has been named to the All-EuroLeague second team. Although he received the honor last year too, this time it has a much more meaning because it was obtained after a season plagued by a three-month long absence due to a right-hand injury. During the season, Shields cleared the Read More »
Olimpia lost in Sassari 92-90 after an incredible shootout. After Malcolm Delaney's three to tie the score up at 90, Olimpia couldn't score in its last offensive possession and allowed a driving scoop shot by Gerald Robinson that closed the game for Sassari. It was a strange game. Sassari couldn't miss a three in the Read More »
A tough 72-63 loss against Monaco. Olimpia played an excellent brand of basketball for 25 minutes, built a 11-point commanding lead, because of a great defensive effort. But when the game looked under control, suddenly stopped to execute, made some silly mistakes, kept missing shots and lost control of the tempo and the game. Monaco Read More »
It is the last home (where it is 11-3) Olimpia's regular season home game. But it will not be easy at all against AS Monaco, perhaps the hottest team in the competition and committed to clinch a playoffs’ spot that would certify the team's participation to the next EuroLeague. Olimpia is coming off a win Read More »
Olimpia defeated Bayern Munich 84-77 and clinched home-court advantage for the upcoming playoffs during a special night. Kyle Hines cleared the 3.000-point scored barrier and in the process became the all-time leader for two-point field goals made. Another impressive night for him. Olimpia started a little slow, went down by seven in the first period, Read More »
Bayern Munich has been the first EuroLeague team to defeat Olimpia, who was coming off five straight wins, is completely involved in the playoffs’ race and beyond it the same two teams faced each other during the last season in a playoff’s epic series. So, there are many reasons to consider it a big clash. Read More »
