EA7 Milano Takes Game 1 of LBA Finals with Dominant 100-80 Victory

EA7 Emporio Armani Milano made a statement in Game 1 of the Lega Basket Serie A Finals. On June 11, 2026, the Milanese club dominated Umana Reyer Venezia 100-80, seizing home-court advantage with a commanding 20-point victory. A performance that showcased the depth and balance that has defined their season.

A collective masterclass from Milano

What made this performance so impressive was the balance across the roster. No single player needed to carry the load. Ousmane Diop led all scorers with 18 points and 5 rebounds in just 15 minutes of action — an extraordinary efficiency that underlined his impact as a game-changer off the bench. Nico Mannion added 17 points, 5 assists, and 2 rebounds in 18 minutes, dictating the tempo with his usual composure and sharpness.

Nico Mannion vs Ousmane Diop — comparaison

Shavon Shields chipped in 13 points, while Joshua Nebo was a force in the paint with 11 points and 7 rebounds in 23 minutes. Zach LeDay rounded out a deep and balanced attack with 10 points and 4 rebounds. Five players in double figures — that is championship basketball.

Tessitori fights hard, but Venezia fall short

Umana Reyer Venezia were not without answers. Amedeo Tessitori delivered a remarkable individual performance, finishing with 26 points and 5 rebounds in just 21 minutes. His energy and efficiency gave Venezia a lifeline, but it was never enough to seriously threaten Milano’s control of the game.

R.J. Cole added 16 points and Jordan Parks contributed 13 points with 9 rebounds, but the collective effort from the Venetian side could not match the depth and firepower that Milano brought to the floor. Kyle Wiltjer and Chris Horton struggled to find their rhythm, finishing with 8 and 5 points respectively.

The gap in contributions across the bench told the story of Game 1. While Venezia relied heavily on a handful of players, Milano spread the scoring load across their entire rotation, making them virtually impossible to stop.

With a 1-0 series lead and a dominant performance in their back pocket, EA7 Emporio Armani Milano head into Game 2 with significant momentum. Venezia, meanwhile, will need to regroup and find answers to Milano’s balanced offensive attack if they hope to stay alive in this Finals series.