Last call for Olimpia in Euroleague: need to win with Valencia and hope

The standings do not bode well. With only three games left to play before the end of the regular season, Olimpia is 13th in the standings, -2 wins away from tenth place in the Euroleague, the last one that gives access to the play-in. In fact, only mathematics does not yet condemn the red and whites who, to hope for a miracle, must win them all and hope that their direct opponents have a total collapse.

Today, 2:30 p.m. ball, Olimpia will be on stage in Valencia’s new Roig Arena. The hosts are fighting to get into the top four of the standings and, at home, have lost only three out of 17 games. In short, a team in great form, unlike the Milanese who, in the Euroleague, are going through a moment that is certainly not exciting, as confirmed the recent defeat to Paris Basketball.

“We are going to face a team excellently coached by Pedro Martinez, with great offensive potential, a lot of talent among the perimeter players and versatile longs, capable of spreading the court. Especially at home, Valencia manages to be particularly effective. Our first goal ahead of this game is to give continuity to the defensive display provided against Reggio Emilia. Pe us would be a good starting point to try to play a good game,” Coach Poeta’s words.

Olimpia has played 13 times in its history against Valencia with favorable balance, 8-5. The first leg game saw the Spaniards’ success. In addition to the long-suffering Flaccadori and Dunston, also absent is Diop, who remained in Milan. As happened with Reggio Emilia, much will be focused on the offensive talent of Brooks, Olimpia Milano’s key man.