Melli leads Milan over Tortona for the Italian Cup title / News - Basketnews.com

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AX Armani Exchange Milan faced a team that competed in the second Italian division last season, Derthona Basket Tortona, defeating them in the Italian Cup final 78-61 (25-13, 16-20, 12-14, 25-14).

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Tortona came within a single point in the third (43-44), but Milan went on a run to start the fourth, increasing their lead to 12 (59-47). The Italian powerhouse never looked back, increasing their advantage to as many as 21 points in the fourth.

Milan came away with a 17-point victory. This is their eighth Italian Cup title in team history.

Nicolo Melli led Milan with 14 points (4/5 2PT, 6/6 FT), 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 28 PIR. Devon Hall added 12 points.

Malcolm Delaney was named MVP of the Italian Cup. Sergio Rodriguez was named the best assistman of the Italian Cup. Nicolo Melli was awarded the best Italian player award.

On the opposing side, J.P. Macura led Tortona with 17 points (2/3 2PT, 4/9 3PT, 1/1 FT).

Milan started the game well, quickly gaining a double-digit advantage (23-11). However, Tortona fought admirably, staying within striking distance and cutting their deficit to eight going into halftime (33-41).

Tortonaupset Virtus Segafredo Bolognain yesterday's semi-final matchup.

Milan: Nicolo Melli 14 (9 REB), Devon Hall 12, Malcolm Delaney 10 (5 AST), Troy Daniels 8, Sergio Rodriguez 8, Ben Bentil 7.

Tortona: J.P. Macura 17, Ariel Filloy 12 (5 REB), Bruno Mascolo 11, Jamarr Sanders 10.

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