Vitucci: We needed to play 40 perfect minutes against Milano

Pallacanestro Cantù lost the derby to Olimpia Milano. Head coach Frank Vitucci assessed his team's reaction after the match.

Vitucci said they had to revisit their plan because of a last-minute absence before the game. He said he wants character, reaction and strong willpower from his players, and he believes they showed these qualities.

Vitucci said they struggled more on offense in the second half, and that the opponent pressured them with its physical advantage in one-on-one defense and its level of talent.

Vitucci acknowledged that the result favored the better-equipped and stronger team. He stressed that they needed to play absolutely perfect basketball for 40 minutes against Milano.

Meanwhile, Olimpia Milano won the derby after a four-game losing streak and returned to the top with a two-point margin. Virtus, Treviso and Napoli also sit at the top of the table.