By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Olimpia Milano struggled against Torino but prevailed 81-74 in the 21th week of the Italian championship. Jasmin Repesa’s team improved to a 18-3 record, while Torino fell to 10-11.
Ricky Hickman, who played a key role in the final period, finished the game with 17 points
Tyler Harvey placed Torino ahead 9-14 at 6′, with the visitors keeping a brief head at the end of the period, 18-20. Milano got ahead midway through the second quarter and even led at halftime 43-35.
Mirza Alibegovic cut the deficit to just 2 points at 34′, yet two baskets by Hickman and Rakim Sanders (15 points) gave the hosts a safe 10-point lead (75-65) again with 2 minutes to go.