Returning from Monte Carlo where they scored 98 points and had six men into double figures, practically dominating the game for 40 minutes, Olimpia is called upon to another big-time challenge, against Fenerbahce, one of the hottest teams, or perhaps the hottest in the competition. It seems like a twist of fate, because Monaco was Read More »
The ante facts are obvious. Bob McAdoo scored his 1,292 points over three EuroLeague seasons (he added 192 more in the 1988/89 Korac Cup, a European competition but not the top one); Shavon Shields is playing his fourth. The number of games quadrupled. And McAdoo averaged 25.4 points per game which in today's EuroLeague no Read More »
Olimpia picked the right night to play a special game, winning 98-80 in Monte Carlo against the second-place team in the EuroLeague, coming off eight consecutive wins. Olimpia had an oustanding game, 22 assists, just seven turnovers and six players scored in double digit led by Nikola Mirotic’s 21 points. It was a special night Read More »
The short trip to Monte Carlo is also one of the most complicate: AS Monaco is second in the standings, is 10-3 in their gym located underneath the football stadium, in the heart of the Principality, and they have won their last eight games and nine of the last ten. Over that span, no team Read More »
The third quarter doomed Olimpia's chances in Venezia. A 20-5 start, one field goal in the entire period, seven points scored from the line, decided the game. Olimpia attempted to comeback several times including in the last couple of minutes when it reduced the deficit to four points and twice had possession. But a turnover Read More »
With eight games to play, the Taliercio game represents a critical crossroad for Olimpia's regular season and obviously also for tomorrow’s opponent of Reyer Venezia. The two teams are tied in second place, one win behind the second place and two behind the first. Olimpia is coming off a painful week with two road losses, Read More »
Baskonia took control of the game in the second quarter right after Olimpia momentarily went up 20-19. A 11-0 run changed the game and Olimpia was never able to be threatening again on its way to a 88-73 loss. Down by 14 at the half, a promising start to the second half with a 8-0 Read More »
Giampaolo Ricci has reported an injury to the adductor brevis muscle of his right thigh which will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Read More »
Olimpia will try to extend the momentum built by beating Partizan, in Vitoria. Baskonia, who defeated Alba Berlin at home in the last round, is firmly sitting in the play-in area where, however, every single position is better than the next. For the Basque team this is a crucial game, equally for Olimpia. It is Read More »
Rodney McGruder has been granted immediate permission to return to the United States due to personal reasons. The club has appreciated his professionalism and his contributions to the team. Olimpia wishes him all the best for his future. Read More »
