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Nick Weiler-Babb missed two crucial free throws.

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Nick Weiler-Babb missed two crucial free throws to gift EA7 Emporio Armani Milan their third win in the new EuroLeague season, 83-81 (16-22, 21-21. 26-23, 20-15). Meanwhile, Bayern remain winless and rank last in the standings.

Player of the Game EFF 29 Nicolo Melli Points 17 Accuracy 5-6 Rebounds 6 Assists 3

Bayern had good chances to win the game but came up short in the end. Billy Baron's catch-and-shoot triple gave Milan an 82-81 edge with 21.3 seconds remaining.

After Cassius Winston's miss, Bayern got the ball back with 3.9 seconds to go and Nick Weiler-Babb drew a foul. The German national team member stood at the free-throw line but missed both shots.

Paul Zipser had a desperation prayer at the buzzer that hit the back of the rim.

The game in Munich was marked with several injuries. Othello Hunter and Shavon Shields left the match early due to hamstring and ankle injuries, respectively.

Nicolo Melli posted 17 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 29 PIR for the winners to get MVP of the game title.

Bayern: Cassius Winston 20 (5 REB), Paul Zipser 13, Andreas Obst 12, Ognjen Jaramaz 10 (5 AST).

Milan: Nicolo Melli 17 (6 REB), Brandon Davies 14, Kevin Pangos 13 (11 AST), Kyle Hines 10 (9 REB).

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