Davide Alviti's show leads Milan to an easy win over Napoli Basket / News - Basketnews.com

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Davide Alviti went on a tear with 25 points in 25 minutes to lead AX Armani Exchange Milan (21-5) to an easy victory at home in the Italian Lega Basket League (LBA) past Gevi Napoli Basket (10-17) 90-67 (18-14, 25-23, 34-10, 13-20).

Points this season

45%74,0Points made:74,0Accuracy:44,9%Place in standings:15Record max:89Record min:58Best scorer:Shavon ShieldsTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

Milan started off the match strong, earning an early 14-6 lead with 5 minutes to play in the first quarter. The teams finished the first 10 minutes with the home team leading by four - 18-14.

Napoli did not let their opponents get an easy win early. Although Milan maintained their narrow lead throughout the second quarter, the away players pushed against the pressure and ultimately tied the game with 2 minutes to go in the second quarter.

With a shaky 6-point lead in their pocket, Milan decided to take the matters into their own hands in the third quarter. The EuroLeague team went on a 20-4 run during the quarter and showed who the better team is.

It was all just a formality in the fourth quarter with the teams separated by a whopping 30 points after the first 30 minutes. Milan did not flinch and earned themselves an easy victory.

It was a night to remember for Davide Alviti. The forward scored 25 points making 4 three-pointers along the way to amass 25 PIR points. Nicolo Melli added a powerful performance as well, scoring 10 points and grabbing 8 rebounds for 24 PIR.

Napoli were led by Jason Rich who scored 14 on perfect 7/7 shooting from the two-point territory and provided 6 assists for his teammates.

Milan: Davide Alviti 25 (4/5 2PT, 4/7 3PT, 25 PIR), Shavon Shields 12 5/7 2PT, 4 REB), Nicolo Melli 10 (8 REB, 5 AST, 24 PIR), Sergio Rodriguez 10 (5 AST).

Napoli: Jason Rich 14 (7/7 2PT, 6 AST), Markis McDuffie 10 (3/7 2PT, 4 REB).

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