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Basketball, Napoli surprises Milan: Italian champions knocked out at PalaBarbuto

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Gustavo Gentile

October 8, 2023 - 14:35

Basketball, Serie A: Napoli surprises Milan, Italian champions knocked out at PalaBarbuto

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Defeat of theEA7 Emporio Armani Milan in the midday advance of the second day of the first leg of the regular season Serie A di basketCoach Messina's Italian champions fall at the PalaBarbuto, where the gevi Napoli wins 77-68 despite the 26 points, for the red and whites, of Mirotic, the top scorer of the match.

Among the hosts, 17 points from Zubcic and 16 from Owens.

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Coming off a Euroleague defeat against Fenerbahce, Milan was unable to recharge its batteries and was defeated 77-68 in the early match against the Azzurri, valid for the second day of the Serie A basketball championship.

The Campanians were led to victory by Croatian Zubcic's 17 points and American Owens' 16 points and 10 rebounds. The 26 points from the usual unstoppable Mirotic weren't enough for Olimpia. The Italian champions suffered their first league defeat of the season, while Napoli joined Brescia at the top of the standings with a perfect record.

Article published on October 8, 2023 - 14:35 PM - Gustavo Gentile