Olimpia routs Istanbul, Messina: “What a reaction.”

Olimpia Milan coach praised the team after the victory against Fenerbahce

Prestigious victory for Olimpia Milano, which came out on top in Istanbul against Fenerbahce 82-75, clinching its 13th win in the competition.

The top scorer for the guests was a great Napier with 26 points, but after the match coach Ettore Messina wanted to congratulate the whole team, which reacted after the league knockout against Virtus Bologna: “I want to congratulate my players for how we fought hard for 40 minutes, with moments of beautiful basketball and great defense, competing the whole game.All season, after having injuries or defeats, we always reacted.”

The playoffs remain a mirage for Olimpia: “Nothing changes for us, we have a difficult schedule, so many games away, but we keep fighting and growing. And the most important thing is how we played together in the most difficult moments.”