Armani Exchange Milan get the win on the road against Derthona / News - Basketnews.com

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Euroleague side Armani Exchange Milan (17-2) went on the road against Derthona Basket (10-10) in a rematch of the final of the Italian Cup and coach Messina's side prevailed with the final score of 81-64 (19-22, 21-15, 23-14, 18-13).

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Armani Exchange maintained their lead also in the final quarter, denying every possibility of a comeback for Derthona.

In the third quarter, Armani Exchange started to have more from their offense. They scored 23 points and limited Derthona to only 14. Coach Messina continued to find resources from the bench, with Davide Alviti and Jerian Grant providing energy on the offensive side.

Armani Exchange struggled to contain Derthona's offense in the first quarter but their defense did a much better job in the second period, limiting Derthona to only 15 points. Italian guard Tommaso Baldasso gave an important boost offensively and finished the first half with 14 points. JP Macura had 12 points for Derthona. Milan were leading 40-37 at the half.

For Armani Exchange Milan the top scorer was Tommaso Baldasso with 16 points (2/4 2PT, 4/6 3PT), 2 assists, and 13 PIR.

For Derthona Basket, instead, JP Macura and Jamarr Sanders finished with 15 points apiece.

Derthona Basket: JP Macura 15, Jamarr Sanders 15 (6 REB), Ariel Filloy 12

Armani Exchange Milan: Tommaso Baldasso 16, Davide Alviti 13, Jerian Grant 12, Nicolò Melli 11 (7 REB)

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