Daniel Hackett and his motor, his nine rebounds too, MarShon Brooks and his killer instinct at the end, Joe Ragland and his bombs, Samardo Samuels and his low-post presence. Olimpia shared the responsibility, asked to David Moss another supreme defensive effort and in the end got away in Venezia winning 84-74 in a strange night. Olimpia struggled under the board in the first half but thanks to the guards was capable to make up for the weakness in the second half, kept Venezia under control defensively especially when Moss was able to slow down Phil Goss. Many times, EA7 tried to extend the lead but Venezia was capable to stay withing striking distance until the end. Umana never gave up and tried to foul in the closing minutes hoping to speculate on a cold night from the line (for both teams but Olimpia went to Venezia first in the league in free throw shooting) but Brooks was good enough to close the game with no further risks.