Majestic Hackett, Virtus Bologna beat Milan 89-84 in the derby that closes the Euroleague season

Given the absences of Pajola, Mannion and Teodosic, to drag the Segafredo it is majestic Daniel Hackett shining in front of dad Rudy: the ex on duty closes with 25 points no errors from deuces, 7 of 7, plus 2 triples, 10 assist and 36 of PIR, literally amazing. Next to him the usual captain Belinelli21 points with 5 of 10 from the arc, a positive Jaiteh13, and a tireless Shengelia’s shop, 15 points with 7 assists (23 total for Virtus). On the other side Milanoespecially without Napier and Melli, has 19 points from a revived Voigtmannit’s 14 yes Baronwhile they trudge Shields5 points in 24′, e bruises, 5 with 4 lost. L’Olympiad he finished with good shooting percentages – 61% from two, 11 out of 25 from three and 92% from the line -, even if he only shoots 12 free throws against the 28 of his opponents, more than double (18 out of 28).

The Segafredo Arena match sees Milano start better and there Virtus staying in the slipstream with some difficulty: Belinelli e Weems they respond to Shields, Davies e Baronthen at the break it is 26-22 signed by Datome. In the second period theEA7 Emporio Armani stretch, Hines e Shields still hit, Davies stop Shengeliathen they are bruises e Hall to sign the maximum advantage on the +14, 39-25. The Virtus is driven back a couple of times by bombs Thomas e Baronma Jaiteh e nail polish they put muscle and energy into it, and at halftime the margin is acceptable at -8, 47-39.

In the second half the match changes, the Virtus starts very strong, places a break of 15-7 with the bombs of Belinelli, Hackett e Shengeliaand draws on 54-54. Milano but he doesn’t fit, he promptly replies with bruises e Datomereturns to +6, but the fourth ends with an absolute magic of Hackettwho finds the three-point game for the 65-68 of 30′ by throwing the ball at Shields from the goal kick and taking it back for the field goal and do it. The last period opens with a triple of +1 again HackettThen Belinelli scores a rare two-point basket for 76-72 and the inertia moves towards the Segafredo 5′ from the end. To close the account is still Hackett who reaches 25 points with the basket of85-76then in the last minute the Virtus resists the desperate Milanese attempts with Baron e Voigtmannand seal the89-84 final from the line.

The scoreboard

Segafredo Virtus Bologna – EA7 Emporio Armani Milano 89-84

• The power of Bologna: Belinelli 21, Bako 2, Jaiteh 13, Lundberg, Shengelia 15, Hackett 25, Menalo ne, Mickey 4, Camara ne, Weems 2, Ojeleye 7. All. Scariolo.
• Milano: Davies 10, Thomas 3, Mitrou-Long ne, Pangos 5, Tonut 4, Baron 14, Ricci, Hall 8, Shields 5, Hines 8, Datome 8, Voigtmann 19. All. Messina.

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