Olimpia Milano Crush Reyer Venezia 100-80 in Lega Basket Serie A Masterclass

Olimpia Milano put on a dominant display at the Mediolanum Forum on June 12, 2026, routing Reyer Venezia 100-80 in a Lega Basket Serie A contest. Milano’s high-octane offense and suffocating defense proved too much for the visitors, as the home side improved to 20-8 on the season and solidified their status as one of Italy’s premier title contenders.

Match Overview

Milano came out firing, establishing a 28-16 lead after the first quarter. The team’s ball movement was crisp, and their transition game left Venezia scrambling. By halftime, the score was 55-38. Venezia briefly cut the deficit to 12 points late in the third quarter, but Milano’s depth and shooting accuracy – particularly from deep – snuffed out any hope of a comeback. The final margin of 20 points accurately reflected Milano’s total control.

Key Moments

• Blistering Start: Milano hit 7 of their first 10 three-point attempts, stunning Venezia’s zone defense and building an insurmountable lead.
• Second-Quarter Lockdown: The home side forced Venezia into 4 turnovers in the first five minutes of the second quarter, extending the lead to 20 points.
• Bench Contribution: Milano’s reserves contributed 38 points, including a game-high 18 from Shabazz Napier, who sparked the offense with both scoring and playmaking.

Standout Performers

Nicolò Melli was the anchor for Milano, recording 16 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Guard Kevin Pangos added 14 points and 8 assists, controlling the game’s tempo. For Venezia, Michele Vitali fought hard for 22 points, but the lack of defensive stops doomed his team. Center Amedeo Tessitori chipped in 12 points in a losing effort.

Season Impact

Milano’s 20-8 record keeps them in the top three of the Lega Basket Serie A standings, trailing only Virtus Bologna and Reggiana. Venezia, at 14-14, remains in the playoff picture but needs to tighten their defense to avoid falling into the play-in zone. This decisive victory sends a clear message that Olimpia Milano is peaking at the right time as the postseason approaches.