Germani Brescia was defeated by EA7 Milano in Game 4, 91-86, and is out of the LBA playoffs. The EA7 Milano closed the series 3-1 and is waiting for the outcome of the other semifinal between Virtus Bologna and Reyer Venezia.
What happened?
The game was decided in the first quarter, with EA7 Milano taking a 21-11 lead after 8 minutes. Shavon Shields was the best player on the court, with 12 points, 6 assists, and 7 rebounds.
Why it matters for Germani Brescia?
The defeat means that Germani Brescia is out of the playoffs and will have to wait until next season to try to climb to the top of the LBA. The club may sell its title to Paul Matiasic for his project in Rome and restart from the A2.
What comes next?
EA7 Milano is preparing to fight for its 32nd championship, while Germani Brescia will have to rebuild the team and plan for next season. Giuseppe Poeta, EA7 Milano's coach, commented on the win: «We were consistent against a great Brescia».
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shavon Shields | 12 | 7 | 6 |
| Miro Bilan | 19 | ||
| Amedeo Della Valle | 19 |
Germani Brescia exits to the applause of its own crowd, with doubts about the club's future. The next commitment for EA7 Milano will be the LBA final, where it will try to win its 32nd championship.