## Alba Berlin Secures Dramatic Victory Against EA7 Emporio Armani Milan ### Thrilling EuroLeague Clash Ends in a Berlin Triumph Alba Berlin capped off an enthralling Turkish Airlines EuroLeague clash with a dramatic 81-74 victory over EA7 Emporio Armani Milan on Friday night. The contest, held at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, showcased the intense rivalry between two EuroLeague powerhouses. In the end, it was Berlin's resilience and the heroics of Maodo Lô that proved decisive. Lô, who finished with a game-high 24 points, drained a crucial three-pointer with less than two minutes remaining to give Alba the lead for good. Alba's victory marks their third in the last four EuroLeague games, propelling them to a 7-6 record, while Milan falls to 8-5. ### First Half Dominated by Milan The first half of the game was largely controlled by Milan, who established an early lead and maintained it throughout. Led by Shavon Shields' 12 points, Milan closed the second quarter with a 44-37 advantage. ### Alba's Fightback However, Alba fought back valiantly in the third quarter, sparked by the contributions of Niels Giffey and Jaleen Smith. Giffey, who scored 10 points in the quarter, helped Alba chip away at Milan's lead, while Smith's energy provided a much-needed boost. ### Thrilling Finish The final quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams exchanging leads. Lô emerged as the hero for Alba, scoring 10 of his 24 points in the decisive fourth quarter. His three-pointer with 1:47 remaining gave Alba a 78-74 lead, and they held on for the hard-fought victory. ### Key Performances In addition to Lô's heroics, Giffey and Smith both finished in double figures for Alba. Giffey contributed 16 points, while Smith chipped in 12 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. For Milan, Shields led the scoring with 18 points, followed by Billy Baron with 12 points and Brandon Davies with 11 points. ### Tim Schneider's Impact Alba's victory was also aided by the return of head coach Tim Schneider, who missed the team's previous game due to COVID-19 protocols. Schneider's presence on the sidelines provided a much-needed boost to Alba's performance. ### Conclusion Alba Berlin's thrilling victory over EA7 Emporio Armani Milan is a testament to their resilience and determination. Led by Maodo Lô's heroics, Alba overcame a slow start to secure a hard-fought triumph. Milan, despite a strong first half, will need to address their third-quarter struggles to maintain their position in the EuroLeague standings.
