The double round of the Euroleague is underway. It begins tonight with both Italians on the parquet: debutant Napier’s Olimpia Milano receives Baskonia, Virtus Bologna hosts Red Star Belgrade. Double appointment live at 19 and 21 on Sky Sport Uno and streaming on NOW
Double shift week for the Euroleaguewhich begins on Tuesday with the 22nd day. Immediately on the field the two Italians: lOlympia Milan receives at the Forum the Baskonia (live Sky Sport Uno and streaming on NOW at 7pm), the The power of Bologna hosts at the Segafredo Arena la Red Star Belgrade (live Sky Sport Uno and streaming on NOW at 7pm). It will therefore be an evening of great basketball, all to be experienced on Sky.
Olimpia Milano-Baskonia at 19: Napier makes his debut
Olimpia Milano is looking for redemption in Europe, where the season is nothing short of disastrous. The red and white currently occupy thelast place in the standings with a record of 6-15 and are returning from five straight losses. The playoff goal is now a mirage. Ettore Messina’s boys challenge another team in difficulty, the Baskoniawhich despite being sixth in the standings (12-9) has just won one of their last five matches. There are 22 precedents from 2000 to today, with eleven victories for each side. In the first leg, the Spaniards prevailed 78-65. Always absent Shields and Pangos, coach Ettore Messina will also have to do without the captain Melli (muscle problem), while he is ready for his debut Shabazz NapierAmerican point guard who arrived a few days ago from the G-League and with a past in the NBA.
Virtus Bologna-Stella Rossa at 21
It’s almost a final that the Virtus plays at the Segafredo Arena against the Red Star. Sergio Scariolo’s team is still well in the running for a playoff spot, despite a losing record by 9-12 and 14th position in ranking. However, Bologna needs to change pace, having won only two of their last five games. The challenge with Red Star becomes fundamental, because the Belgrade team is just ahead in the standings (10-11) in 12th place. For its part, Crvena Zvezda can also defend the lead of 9 points (83-74) in the first leg, which also marked the first ever match between the two clubs. Coach Scariolo will surely have to do without theinjured nail polish, who risks a month’s stop due to a muscle problem. The use of Lundberg, absent in the championship match won against Verona, should be evaluated.
The Euroleague this week on Sky and streaming on NOW: TV guide
