Barcelona Wins in Milan

Barcelona won at Olimpia Milano's arena in Euroleague. Coming off a defeat, Barcelona's response in this game drew attention.

Barcelona head coach Sekulic said at the press conference that his team had prepared well for the game. Sekulic said the opponent played good basketball and that his team fulfilled its responsibility in this difficult away game. He said players who stayed faithful to the game plan found the right positions at the right moments.

Barcelona's top scorer was Punter. Sekulic stressed that Punter is an important player who produces key points, and highlighted the importance of getting the ball to him at the right moments.

There was disappointment in the Olimpia Milano camp. The home side suffered its sixth Euroleague defeat. The team committed 19 turnovers and, at this stage of the season, sits last in the tournament with 1 win and 6 losses.

In the final minutes of the game, three-pointers from Francisco and Yabusele were decisive in Barcelona's win. For Olimpia, the Italian national team player and former Virtus Bologna playmaker stood out as one of his team's best players, but the side could not produce enough offensively.