There's been a stretch during the third quarter capped by a Stefano Tonut's steal and a Pippo Ricci's easy two that Olimpia gained momentum and turned a 15-point early in the third period deficit into a one-point gap entering into the fourth. Finally, Olimpia has some good defensive possessions and rode its offense. But it Read More »
For the fourth time this season, the two teams with the most Italian titles will face off in a major clash. Olimpia leads the season series 2-1, but Virtus won the last game, and since the first game ended in overtime, it's clear how close the game could be. Another EuroLeague battle will take place Read More »
When Maccabi came back to within four points, and possession, in the fourth period, Josh Nebo intercepted an alley-oop pass at the rim intended for Hankins, scored on a rebound, and made two free throws. He dominated the game at times, finishing with 19 points and 10 rebounds. When it was time to close the Read More »
It's one of the greatest clichés in sports, but in this case it is true: all games are like finals, and Olimpia needs to make few calculations and win as many games as possible between now and the end of one of the most closely contested regular seasons in years. With a 50 percent win Read More »
It was a classic Olimpia game but this time it was Pippo Ricci's turn to take the center role and lead Olimpia to a 88-86 win over Cantù. The Captain scored 22 points, his Olimpia's career-high, including six triples that kept Cantù at distance and in the fourth quarter became the go-to guy. So much Read More »
Olimpia Milano and Cantù faced off a few weeks ago in Desio, but this time the most intense Lombard derby—along with Milan-Varese—is being played in one of its natural settings, in Piazza Stuparich, in the arena known as Palalido. It's the historic Milan's home of a game that has seen 174 precedents, awarded a European Read More »
Olimpia raised the pedal from the metal in the fourth quarter but this time it was a win because the first periods have been spectacular in a 87-84 triumph over Barcelona. "We played the best three quarters of the entire season, defensively and offensively, we shared the ball, we had 20 assists, we were almost Read More »
Tomorrow's game at the arena formerly known as Palalido between Olimpia and Barcelona will be a bg classic, a clash that has seen many close and intense battles, especially in recent seasons, including the one at the Palau Blaugrana early in the season, a 74-72 victory for the Catalans. Much has changed since then: Barcelona Read More »
