Olimpia dominates Varese in derby, Messina: “We needed it.”

L'Olimpia dominates Varese in derby, Messina: "We needed it"

Net victory of Olimpia Milano 94-63 against Varese in the game valid for the 21st day of Serie A. Derby number 189 between Milan and Openjobmetis had no history: Messina’s team dominated the game from the two-ball, and already at the end of the first half had a margin of +24 over their opponents. Pippo Ricci è was the best with 19 points and 10 rebounds, 14 points for Melli and Shields.

In the standings, Olimpia Milano è thus climbed to 30 points, joining Virtus Bologna, beaten in Sassari, in second place.

Next week è the big match against the Vu Nere at the Segafredo Arena is scheduled.

For Olimpia è a confidence boost after the disappointing Euroleague loss to Lyon and the knockout in the Coppa Italia final against Napoli. "It was a victory that we needed,” said coach Ettore Messina, “the boys made a contest that was not easy. If they looked less strong than they were, è credit to the boys".

On absences: "Poythress is sick, he has some kind of hemiparesis in his face. It is not known whether è of nervous origin or a virus. He made the effort the other night, but it’s bothering him. Mirotic is not well, had to take fluids. For Napier, his foot è deflated yesterday and he was not ready to play today. Tonut è out with wrist, Flaccadori was in the 12 for the Italians. I hope to recover Nikola, Shabazz and Diego for the resumption of training".