After winning the first round of Euroleague Top-16, “Olimpija” of Giorgi Shermadini and Vladimir Boisa lost 5 matches in a row. “Olimpija” lost the 5th match against “Barcelona” – 58:76. After 3 quarters, the guests were 7 points behind the leader (44:51), but in the last quarter they lost with a big difference.
Shermadini was in the main staff. He played during 15.58 minutes and finished the match with 6 points (3 2-point from 4), 4 rebounds and 1 turnover. As for Vladimir Boisa, he made one assist and rebound with 7.23 minutes. Kenny Gregory and Goran Jagodnik scored 13-13 points.
“Olimpija” ended up group stage of Top-16 with 1 victory and 5 losses. The club took the last place and finished participation in the tournament. “Barcelona” became winner of the group. The club won all 6 matches. “Barcelona” and other three Spanish clubs went though play off. “Real” and “Valencia” will play against each other. “Barcelona” will play against “Panatinaikos”, “Caja Laboral” – against “Maccabi”, “Olympiacos” – against “Montepask”. Matches of the play off will be held on March 22 and April 6. Winners will compete in the finals which will be held in Barcelona on May 6-8.
