Nicolo Melli's double-double fuels Armani Exchange win over Baskonia / News - Basketnews.com

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Italian side Armani Exchange Milan (17-7) obtained a comfortable win in the game against Spanish side Baskonia (7-17). The final score was 89-78 (21-10, 19-15, 26-23, 23-30)

Player of the Game EFF 23 Nicolo Melli Points 13 Accuracy 6-8 Rebounds 11 Assists 1

In the second half, Armani Exchange Milan maintained a big lead for the rest of the game. The victory for coach Messina's side was never in doubt and Milan established his superiority, consolidating his third position in the standings.

Armani Exchange maintained a solid lead also in the second quarter, with Devon Hall and Nicolo Melli carrying most of the offensive load. Baskonia, on the other hand, struggled to find rhythm offensively and only Matt Costello was able to create some damage close to the rim.

The team coached by Ettore Messina immediately imposed their dominance on the game, building a solid lead in the first 10 minutes. Milan's defense kept the Spanish side to only 10 points in the first quarter. The Italian side finished the first 10 minutes with an 11 point lead (21-10).

Devon Hall was the top scorer for Armani Exchange Milan with 15 points (1/1 2PT, 4/5 3PT, 1/1 FT), 1 rebound, and 1 turnover.

For Baskonia, instead, the top scorer was Matthew Costello with 23 points (6/9 2PT, 3/5 3PT, 2/3 FT), 4 rebounds.

Armani Exchange Milan: Devon Hall 15, Sergio Rodriguez 14, Nicolò Melli 13 (11 REB), Troy Daniels 13

Baskonia: Matthew Costello 23 (4 REB), Wade Baldwin 16 (6 AST), Rokas Giedraitis 12

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