Dolomiti Energia Trento etched their name into the history books by securing their first-ever Italian Cup with a resounding 79-63 victory over EA7 Emporio Armani Milano. This win cements Trento’s status as one of the most consistent teams of the season, while Milano suffers yet another disappointment after last year’s final defeat to Napoli. For Ettore Messina, the chance to claim his tenth Italian Cup slipped away in a match where his team looked unrecognizable.
The game was decided between the second and third quarters, as Trento ramped up their defensive intensity and capitalized on Milano’s shooting struggles, with the latter finishing a disastrous 1-for-21 from beyond the arc. The Bianconeri built an initial seven-point lead, held onto it with resilience, and extended their advantage to 17 points in the final quarter. Messina’s side struggled to find any offensive rhythm, unable to respond to their opponents’ determination and physicality.
The standout performer of the night was Jordan Ford, who delivered a stellar display, scoring 23 points at crucial moments. Lamb (12 points) played a key supporting role, while Ellis, Cale, Niang, and Mawugbe dominated in rebounding and defense. For Trento, this marks a historic milestone—just a decade after earning promotion to Serie A in 2013, they now celebrate their first major title, a testament to their well-structured project and steady growth.
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For EA7 Emporio Armani Milano, the defeat was about more than just the scoreline—it was about their lack of energy and direction. Messina’s squad put on a disappointing performance, with dreadful shooting numbers (18/43 on two-pointers, 1/21 from three) and a clear disadvantage on the boards (38-44, including 11 offensive rebounds conceded to Trento). Nikola Mirotic was the only bright spot with 20 points, but the team’s other leaders failed to step up: Shields managed only 9 points with a -14 plus/minus, LeDay mixed solid plays with costly mistakes, and Dimitrijevic never found his rhythm. The Italian players contributed just 10 points, most of which came when the game was already out of reach.
The match started evenly (14-15 after the first quarter), but Trento landed the first major blow before halftime, closing the second quarter at 31-38 thanks to a Lamb three-pointer and a last-second putback from Zukauskas. Milano briefly cut the deficit to two points in the third quarter through Shields and LeDay, but Trento quickly pulled away again with big plays from Ford, Niang, and Zukauskas, ending the period at 48-59.
In the final stretch, Galbiati’s team sealed the victory with a Ford three-pointer and key baskets from Mawugbe and Ellis, extending their lead to 17 with five minutes remaining.
Milano had no answer, and Mirotic’s brief push to cut the deficit to nine proved meaningless. Trento remained composed and celebrated a well-deserved, historic victory, while Messina and his team are left to reflect on a season that risks falling short of expectations.
