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Milano's EuroLeague campaign took a major blow as they fell 92-79 to Paris Basketball, struggling to keep up with the hosts' relentless pace. The Italian side never found its rhythm, briefly fought back in the third quarter but ultimately faded, allowing Paris to pull away and climb the standings. The loss leaves Olimpia in a precarious position ahead of tough matchups against Real Madrid and Barcelona.
The game started disastrously for Milano, as Paris opened with a 12-0 run, while Messina’s men failed to execute offensively. Mannion finally got them on the board with a three-pointer, sparking a mini-comeback that cut the deficit to 16-15. However, unforced errors and a lackluster defensive effort allowed Paris to push ahead, taking a 48-37 lead at halftime despite Shields' efforts to keep Olimpia in the game.
In the second half, Milano attempted a zone defense to slow down Shorts, but it proved ineffective. The French side extended their lead to 17 before Leday, Shields, and Mirotic orchestrated a 10-0 run to bring the deficit down to just four. However, when it mattered most, Paris stepped up again. With Milano’s offense stalling, Ward, Ouattara, and Jantunen sealed the win, leaving Olimpia unable to even salvage their head-to-head point difference from the first leg.
With play-off hopes now hanging in the balance, Milano faces a defining week against Real Madrid and Barcelona, where their EuroLeague fate could be decided.
