Olimpia Milano defeated Virtus Bologna 87-85 in a EuroLeague derby at the Unipol Forum, decided by a game-winning shot from Devon Hall as time expired on September 29, 2026. The dramatic finish capped a fierce encounter in European club basketball, leaving Milano with a crucial home victory while Virtus fell to their second defeat in continental play.
Devon Hall Secures Victory at the Buzzer
With the score tied at 85-85 following a crucial offensive rebound and basket by Virtus Bologna’s Aliou Diarra with just 4.2 seconds remaining on the clock, Milano drew up one final possession. Hall took the inbound pass, shook off a defensive contest from Diarra, and launched the winning shot just before the final buzzer sounded. The decisive basket sparked wild celebrations across the arena and sealed the two-point triumph for the hosts. Hall finished the contest with 12 points, supplementing a team-high 14 points from Marko Guduric.
Virtus Bologna’s Second-Half Surge Falls Short
The visiting side nearly orchestrated a remarkable comeback after falling behind by as many as 15 points during the first half. Trailing 47-41 at halftime—a deficit widened by a buzzer-beating floater from Milano’s Moses Wright—Virtus clawed their way back into the contest. Rasheed Bello converted a pair of free throws late in the third quarter to cap a dominant scoring run, pushing the visitors ahead 67-66 entering the final period. Diarra led Virtus with 15 points, and teammate Wendell Moore added 12 points, but the spirited rally ultimately fell short.
On-Court Tensions Flaring After the Final Horn
The intensity of the domestic rivalry carried over well past the final possession, with players exchanging heated words at center court as officials worked to separate the two squads. According to reports from ilSussidiario.net, guard Daniel Hackett and Garrison Matthews engaged in a direct confrontation following multiple physical duels and sustained on-court tension throughout the 40 minutes of play.
Upcoming EuroLeague Fixtures
Both Italian clubs face rapid turnarounds with their next continental fixtures scheduled for later in the week. Virtus Bologna returns to action on Thursday at the PalaDozza to host Olympiacos at 20:30 local time, with live broadcast coverage provided on Sky Sport Basket and NOW. Olimpia Milano hits the road to face Baskonia on Friday at 20:30 local time.
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