Bartzokas reflects

For the third year in a row, Olimpia Milan didn't reach the the EuroLeague post-season, and the European campaign once again came to an end with a feeling of great disappointment and dissatisfaction. Milan melted down at the key moment of the European season when there was a real possibility of making the playoffs. In the last few weeks, they have suffered four defeats in a row against Paris Basketball, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Virtus Bologna.

Ettore Messina closed Olimpia Milano’s EuroLeague season on a proud note but pointed to costly defeats and Josh Nebo’s injury as turning points. He now focuses on recovery, Serie A playoffs, and next season’s rebuild. Credit: Dainius Lukšta From the press room of the Unipol Forum, Ettore Messina shared his thoughts following EA7 Emporio Armani Milan’s final EuroLeague game of the season—a solid 111–89 win over Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz that brought their record to an even 17–17.

We are halfway through Round 34, and with only 3 games left, 6 teams await their final position in the regular season standings. After Thursday's results, the Top 4 teams were determined that will stay the same regardless of Friday's outcomes. Olympiacos Piraeus have clinched first place in the 2024-25 EuroLeague regular season after their Round 34 win over Maccabi Tel Aviv.