Relive the electrifying showdown as Virtus Bologna secured a decisive victory over Olimpia Milan. this in-depth analysis breaks down key player performances, offering a detailed look at what drove Virtus Bologna to dominate on the court and why this Virtus Bologna game was a must-watch.
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virtus Bologna established early control, dictating the game’s tempo and intensity. Their aggressive approach on both ends of the court proved too much for Milan to handle.The victory underscores Bologna’s status as a formidable contender in the league.
The following evaluations highlight the key contributions of each Virtus Bologna player, assessing their impact on the game.
Stats: (2/4 FG, 0/1 3PT, 1/3 FT)
Cordinier maintained defensive intensity throughout his time on the court.While he had some difficult moments interpreting plays,resulting in three turnovers,his overall contribution was steady.
Stats: (-/- FG, -/- 3PT, -/- FT)
Holiday entered the game late, with only three minutes remaining and Bologna leading by 22 points. His performance was akin to that of a youth player, facing challenges from all opponents.
Stats: (1/1 FG, 2/3 3PT, 0/3 FT)
Belinelli’s long-range shots where not falling as expected, but his experience and court awareness remained valuable assets to the team.
Stats: (-/- FG, 2/2 3PT, 0/3 FT)
Despite what the numbers might suggest, Pajola’s impact on the game was significant. His +/- rating of +16 was the best on the team, highlighting his positive influence.
stats: (4/5 FG, 3/3 3PT, 1/4 FT)
clyburn started strong, scoring 11 points in the first five minutes, surpassing Milan’s total for the first ten minutes. His defensive contributions were also notable, although his impact lessened in the second half as the game slowed down.
Stats: (3/3 FG, 4/7 3PT, 1/3 FT)
Shengelia effectively extinguished Milan’s hopes in the second quarter, playing with limited minutes (under 20′) but making a significant impact.
Stats: (-/- FG, 0/1 3PT, 1/2 FT)
Hackett brought a different dynamic to the point guard position compared to Pajola. His combative style and ability to disrupt opponents proved useful.
Stats: (6/6 FG, 2/4 3PT, 2/4 FT)
Similar to his recent performance in the championship, Morgan hurt Olimpia with timely three-pointers and fast breaks. when he can dictate the pace, he becomes a significant factor.
Stats: (-/- FG, 1/1 3PT, 1/1 FT)
Polonara entered the game in the third quarter and showed flashes of his potential, suggesting he might be returning to the regular rotation. He engaged in a minor scuffle with Leday late in the game.
Stats: (-/- FG, 1/3 3PT, -/- FT)
Diouf defended both inside and outside effectively, consistently creating beneficial positions for his teammates.
Stats: (3/3 FG, 5/7 3PT, -/- FT)
Žižić recovered his performance late in the game. Initially, he struggled to control the area, but he persevered and showed resilience.
Stats: (-/- FG, 2/2 3PT, 2/2 FT)
Akele’s inclusion in the starting lineup and his ability to contain Mirotic were noteworthy. His defensive presence and emerging offensive contributions mark him as a rapidly improving player.
Both head coaches shared their perspectives on the game’s outcome.
It was a complete game. We were aggressive from the beginning to the end against an excellent opponent like Milan. They are an excellent team, today they did not play well, but sometimes it happens, it happened to us also in Belgrade. We have to reset Ota and continue to improve day after day, to win the next games playing better than tonight.
Dusko Ivanovic, Virtus Segafredo Bologna Head Coach
It was obviously a very difficult game for us. We struggled a lot from the first quarter in front of their physicality and their pressure. The game was already decided in that quarter where we could play much better and instead we were very mediocre also as an attitude. Then later he was injured Shields and the game ended, at that point I sent who I had in the field. Shields has injured himself to the adductors, if it goes well he will be outside at least a month. It was a European season of ups and downs, we won many lovely games and we have thrown many others away, we have certainly never played complete. We had a good time a few months ago what Leday and Mirotic were deployed under the basket, but we cannot always play like this, the opponents obviously then take the countermeasures.
Ettore Messina, Olimpia Milan head Coach
Watch the game highlights to see key moments and plays from virtus Bologna’s dominant performance.
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