Milan edge Virtus for 3-1 series lead in Italian League Finals / News - Basketnews.com
In Game 4 of the Italian League finals, Armani Exchange Milangot a home win and defeatedVirtus Bologna with the final score of 77-62(16-24, 24-10, 15-21, 22-7). Milan took the lead in the series at 3-1.
3-pointers this season
35%9,0Points made:9,0Accuracy:35,0%Place in standings:8Record max:14Record min:3Most made 3FGs:Devon HallTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsScheduleGame 5 is scheduled for 16 June in Bologna.
Shavon Shieldsled the winners in scoring, putting up 21 points (8/12 2PT, 1/2 3PT, 2/2 FT), 4 assists, and 27 PIR.
On the opposing side, Tornike Shengelia was the high-scorer for Virtus, ending with 21 points (7/12 2PT, 1/3 3 PT, 4/4 FT), 3 assists and 20 PIR.
Powered by balanced team efforts and a 9-2 scoring run, Virtus created a tangible advantage (24-16) after the first quarter.
Despite trailing by 8 points, Armani quickly stabilized their positions, organized an early 11-2 push and had plus one in the mid-second quarter (27-26).
Shavon Shields was leading the way in the first half with 9 points, gifting the hosts a six-point lead (40-34) going into the halftime.
The hosts started the second half with 5 early points and quickly grew the lead to double-digits (45-34).
Though, the success was temporary, as Virtus responded immediately.
Inspired by Shengelia's success, the visitors went on to finish the quarter on an 17-6 run and evened the result (55-55) before the decisive 10 minutes of the game.
Milan went on a decisive 18-0 scoring run to start the fourth quarter to regain the commanding lead (73-57) with 3:00 left.
Virtus went scoreless for more than 6 minutes in the fourth quarter.
The remaining time was just a formality, as Milan came away with a 15-point victory.
Armani Exchange:Shavon Shields 21 (4 AST, 27 PIR),Devon Hall 14,Jerian Grant 11, Kyle Hines 10.
Virtus:Tornike Shengelia 21,Mam Jaiteh 12 (8 REB).
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