Olimpia found a way to take home what it deserved in Istanbul edging Darussafaka 81-80 after leading most of the night. The largest lead was 10 points but Darussafaka responded everytime and in the fourth quarter turned the deficit into a 4-point lead when a couple of calls went against Milan, Milan Macvan was called for a technicl foul and Brad Wanamker in a matter of seconds put his team up by 3. Here Olimpia showed a lot of heart. Rakim Sanders made a free throw, then Mantas Kalnietis hit a huge three and the lead was never surrendered again. Kruno Simon from the line, Sanders with a terrific offensive rebound, Alessandro Gentile with a great defensive play preserved the win. Olimpia had somenthing from everybody, Milan Macvan was incredibile scoring 19 points with 8 for 10 from the field. Jamel McLean had an outstanding overall game and many more contributed. Now Olimpia is 2-0 in EuroLeague entering into a terrific week with prohibitive game against Olympiacos and Real Madrid.

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