Olimpia Milano, Ettore Messina doesn’t feel like the favorite

The Black Vs have the field factor on their side

Once again, it will be Virtus Bologna and Olimpia Milano who will play for the title of Champion of Italy. The V Nere, thanks to a better placement at the end of the regular season, have the court factor in their favor. In a best-of-five series (two less than in the recent past), it could make all the difference, at least according to Messina, coach of the AX.

"D'agree with those who think we are favored? Not a pò. It has been two years that, apart from one time, between us always won whoever played at home, between Euroleague and league playoffs. And in these finals they have the advantage of the home court factor. We certainly do not feel we are favorites", his clear words to Sportmediaset.

Undoubtedly, the Olimpia Milano appreciated in most of the challenges of the post season (apart from a couple of games played badly), has shown that it has found the right amalgam. The performance of the defense è always high but è the offense to have changed gear. All involved and all capable of hurting the opponent on duty.

"We found a good team balance that helped not only him. Voigtmann, for example, has played very good games, Tonut is doing very well. Nikola jumps more to the eyes because heé goes more often to the shot, has more possessions where he goes to finalize the action. But everything è son of a balance and team cohesion now different", the closing of the same Messina. Appointment to Thursday night, in Bologna, for the first act of the LBA Finals.