After losing two away games to “Emporio Armani” Milan, “Montepaschi” of Viktor Sanikidze won both two home games and restored balance in ¼ final series of the Italian Championship.

Before the last quarter, the hosts were losing only with one point but they won the last quarter 21:16. “Montepaschi” beat the opponent 75:69.

The Georgian forward was in lineup of “Montepaschi”. Sanikidze scored both two 2-point, and missed 3-point in 11 minutes. He earned 4 points, 2 rebounds and 1 steal. Viktor had no turnover and personal foul. One foul was committed against him.

Benjamin Eze was the best from “Montepaschi”. He earned 14 points and 12 rebounds. He made a double-double. Bobby Brown earned 17 points, Marco Carraretto – 14 and Daniel Hackett – 10.

¼ final lasts till four wins. The teams will hold the next game in Milan on May 18, in Siena on May 20. If it is necessary, Milan will host the decisive game on May 22.

Dato Manjavidze