the Punter-LeDay tandem folds the Zalgiris

After two knockouts in a row, and the setback with the Red Star, Olimpia Milano returns to give the best version of itself also in EuroLeague and fold Zalgiris Kaunas.

The red and white sign a sensational 7/8 from 3 in the second quarter, fly to +20, but find themselves at 72-72 at the beginning of the quarter. Here the plays of Punter and Delaney mark the end. 98-92 the final.

FIRST FOURTH

Olimpia Milano starting well, 12-5 in less than 4 ‘with 9 of LeDay. But at Schiller’s first timeout, the race changes. The Zalgiris closes all passing lines and flies in transition. 21-25 at the end of the first half, Lithuanians from 4/7 from 3.

SECOND FOURTH

Olimpia Milano who raises the defensive attention, but above all improves the circulation of the ball and goes to the wedding from the arc. 7/8 sci-fi and +13 maximum advantage which becomes 52-40 at the end of the first half. 16 for LeDay, 11 for Shields, 10 for Punter for Milan. For the Zalgiris 8 from Vasturia

THIRD FOURTH

Olimpia starting with a triple from Punter and reaching 62-42 of maximum advantage at 7.12. From there, a prolonged break for the Messina team, and a partial 11-22 in favor of Zalgiris, dragged by Jokubaitis and Rubit in the final. 73-64, 20 points for Punter, 10 in the fourth, 8 in the opening.

ROOM ROOM

Zalgiris closes their comeback at 72-72, Olimpia relies on Punter, but when it enters the last 3 ‘it is -1 Lithuanian with Walkup’s triple. Grigonis comes out for five fouls, Chacho and Delaney place two fundamental triples for +7, and Hines captures an offensive rebound with two free throws. Last minute you enter with Delaney’s waiter, and Gabrielle happened.

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