Virtus overcome Armani and level series 1-1 in the Italian League Finals / News - Basketnews.com

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In Game 2 of the Italian League finals,Virtus Bolognadefeated the visiting Armani Exchange Milan75-68 (17-23, 21-15, 17-16, 20-14) and tied the series at 1-1. The third match is scheduled for 12 June, 20:30 CEST in Milan.

Points this season

44%72,9Points made:72,9Accuracy:44,3%Place in standings:18Record max:89Record min:48Best scorer:Shavon ShieldsTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

Tornike Shengelia led the winners in scoring, putting up 22 points (9/14 2PT, 1/5 3PT, 1/6 3 PT), 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 25 PIR.

On the opposing side, Devon Hall was the high-scorer for Armani, ending with 16 points (3/9 2PT, 1/5 3 PT, 7/8 FT).

The first three quarters of the game went back and forth, neither team gaining a commanding lead. The hosts managed to have 1 point lead (55-54) before going to the decisive quarter.

Inspired by 4 free throws in a row, Virtus build a 5-points lead (61-56) with 6:14 left but Shavon Shields responded with a very important triple (59-61).

Mam Jaiteh added 5 points, Tornike Shengelia made a layup and the hosts created 8-points advantage (71-63) with 1:17 to go.

Shavon Shields responded with a 3-pointer again, but Kyle Weems poured two shots from the charity stripe and seal the deal for the Virtus.

Virtus: Tornike Shengelia 22 (8 REB, 4 AST, 25 PIR), Mouhammadou Jaiteh 11 (10 REB), Marco Belinelli 10.

Armani Exchange:Devon Hall 16, Shavon Shields 15 (5 REB), Luigi Datome 11, Sergio Rodriguez 10 (7 AST).

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