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may 30 2026EA7 Emporio Armani Milan opened the Italian League semifinals with authority, defeating Germani Brescia 72-88 on the road. The victory puts Milan up 0-1 in the best-of-five series and seizes the home-court advantage from their opponent.
The team coached by Peppe Poeta weathered a difficult start and built their victory on strong defense and the accuracy of their key players. Leo Bolmaro led the Milan squad with 20 points, well supported by Armoni Brooks, who contributed 16. Giampaolo Ricci, Shavon Shields, and Josh Nebo were also important, each finishing with 11 points.
Brescia started the game strong, with an early run that gave them a 9-2 lead and allowed them to close the first quarter ahead on the scoreboard (24-16). The home team found their primary offensive reference in Amedeo Della Valle, who scored 24 points, but couldn't maintain the pace over the full forty minutes.
Milan's response came before halftime. Bolmaro led the visiting team's surge with a crucial three-pointer and found support from Shields. Together they combined for 16 points in the second quarter to shift the game's momentum and take Milan into halftime with a slim advantage (39-42).
After the break, the Milan team took a decisive step forward. Their defense elevated its level, Brescia lost fluidity on offense, and Milan found new solutions in Zach LeDay and Quinn Ellis to extend their lead to 52-65 by the end of the third quarter.
In the final period, Bolmaro and Shields kept the advantage under control and prevented any serious local comeback attempt. With this 72-88 victory, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan opens the semifinal with a significant win and takes the lead in the series.
