Armani Milan Suffers Upset Loss to Verona Ahead of Maccabi Tel Aviv Clash
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- Armani Milan lost to Verona 75-72 in the Italian League.
- The loss occurred three days before Milan's EuroLeague game against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- Milan led in the final quarter but conceded a decisive 10-1 run.
- A local report highlighted Verona's strong performance against the EuroLeague team.
Armani Milan experienced a disappointing 75-72 defeat against Verona in the second round of the Italian League on Monday. This loss comes just three days before Milan is scheduled to face Maccabi Tel Aviv in the fourth round of the EuroLeague. Milan had held a four-point lead in the final quarter, but a 10-1 run by Verona shifted the momentum and ultimately secured the victory for the home team.
According to the local publication Cronca Di Verona, the win was a significant achievement for Verona. The report noted that despite Milan's status as the Italian Super Cup winner and a EuroLeague team, Verona matched their pace. The publication attributed Milan's struggles to missed easy shots, stating the game "slipped from their hands."
For the losing side, Marco Guduric led the scoring with 14 points, shooting 4 of 7 from the field. Garrison Mathews contributed 11 points, hitting 2 of 3 three-point attempts, and Alex Poythress added eight points along with four rebounds. Verona's Mike Tobey was a standout performer, scoring 13 points and grabbing 14 rebounds.
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