Milan folds Partizan at the deadline, Messina: “Comforting victory”

Milan folds Partizan at deadline, Messina: "Comforting win"

Olimpia beat Partizan Belgrade 85-83 at the Assago Forum and is still in the Euroleague race. Messina's team came out on top with 5 seconds left before the buzzer thanks to Shabazz Napier’s basket, and è now 12th with 12 wins: post season hopes are still alive. The top scorer for Milan è was Shields with 19 points, followed by Hall (18) and Napier (15).

Coach Ettore Messina proudly commented on his team’s success: "A very important victory. È it was a good contest, physical and intense, everyone in the two teams gave 101%. We made up for the 19 lost balls with 20 assists. I would like to spend a game for Devon Hall, he deserves it. So many times we take his games for granted, tonight è he was outstanding".

Olimpia è seemed focused throughout the game: " I hope something has changed. È comforting that, what we saw on Sunday, we saw again today. Last week we were not these, although è it is true that we were more in physical difficulty, forò this game è was comforting".