After a promising first half, closed with a 10-point lead, Olimpia had a nightmare of a second half, during which only 26 points were scored and Pistoia could take control of the game and didn’t look back. Obviously the three technicals called in the second half had an impact since, on top of free throws and extra possessions, basically they eliminated both Alessandro Gentile and Samardo Samuels from the game. Now the huge 21-game winning streak is over and Olimpia has to return to Pistoia for game 4 on Sunday night. 82-71 was the final score.