Race 1 of the semifinals at the Mediolanum Forum against the Milanese battleship, but Bucchi’s team is now scary for everyone
SASSARI. Each time is like the first time, even better. Even if Dinamo has a long history of playoff clashes, even if the one with Olimpia Milano scheduled today, Saturday 28, with the semifinal match 1 at the Mediolanum Forum (duo at 19) is now a clasico of basketball in the last decade. The Banco presents itself with the air of someone who has everything to gain, he knows that if he lost the series with the Armani battleship, no one could say anything: a few months ago anyone would have put his signature on a situation like this, with Sassari in the semifinal at the expense of a Brescia clearly favored. And precisely the lightness of mind of those who went beyond expectations and discovered how beautiful it can be the extra weapon.
Meo Sacchetti, former Sassari coach, also said in an interview with Sportal: “In these semi-finals I would be careful of Sassari, he has an important enthusiasm”. Piero Bucchi reiterates this: «It’s nice to be there, to play the semifinal. We all know what value and potential Milan has, it will be a difficult challenge but we get there with the enthusiasm and confidence of the three victories against Brescia, this can help us do better. We want to give our best, play good games, we want to do well ». There is certainly no need to be damned to give reasons: “It’s easy to find them for players who play a semi-final, it’s great to be able to compete with Milan.”
Several former players on the field: Milan has the assistant coach Gianmarco Pozzecco, Piero Bucchi has coached Olimpia for 94 games (won 55) from 2008 until January 2011; Giacomo Devecchi played in the youth and first team with the red and white jersey until the summer of 2004; Stefano Gentile has 9 appearances for Olimpia in 2007/08.
The strengths of the Lombards, who dominated the quarters with Reggiana? All, starting from the very long roster and able to withstand the weight of close and very intense encounters and a unique experience, especially with the rediscovered better Datome and the recovery of Melli. The aggressive and physical defense and the mismatches in the guards department are the other points in favor of Milan, but Sassari can draw fully on his ability to team up and play the Bilan card, a type of center that could push Messina to choose Tarczewski by leaving out a play (Grant?), as well as take advantage of the widespread ability to hit from the arc and the general exponential growth. Aspects that Milan fears a lot, also taking into account the balanced account in the post-season challenges between the two companies. Then try again, Dinamo.