Milano Claims Coppa Italia Victory Over Tortona in Thrilling 85-77 Final
Milan wins the Italian Cup for the ninth time
Milano has done it again. After claiming the Supercoppa earlier this season, EA7 Emporio Armani Milano added the Coppa Italia to their trophy cabinet with an 85-77 victory over Bertram Tortona in Turin. The triumph marks Giuseppe Poeta‘s first trophy as a head coach, achieved just three months after taking the reins from Ettore Messina.
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This victory represents Milano‘s ninth Coppa Italia title, moving them ahead of Virtus Bologna and Benetton Treviso, who remain tied at eight championships each. The trophy returns to Milano‘s collection for the first time since 2022, ending a two-year drought in finals appearances.
Brooks and Guduric Lead Milano’s Comeback
The final, played in front of a record crowd of 12,597 at Turin’s arena, showcased the resilience that has defined Milano‘s season. Armoni Brooks earned MVP honors with 20 points, while Marko Guduric contributed 18 crucial points after a difficult start to the match.
Milano dominated early, building a commanding 31-14 lead through the first quarter behind perfect free-throw shooting (10/10) and strong performances from Shields, LeDay, Nebo, and Brooks. However, Tortona mounted a spectacular comeback in the second quarter, capitalizing on Milano‘s eight turnovers and six offensive rebounds allowed.
The momentum completely shifted as Tortona, led by Prentiss Hubb‘s 23 points and Justin Gorham‘s 13, erased the deficit and took a 56-50 lead midway through the third quarter. Hubb was particularly effective with three 3-pointers and four assists at halftime, orchestrating Tortona’s 12-0 run that brought them back into contention.
Fourth Quarter Heroics Seal Victory
Milano‘s championship experience proved decisive in the final period. Guduric found his rhythm at the crucial moment, scoring 8 points across the third and fourth quarters to spark the comeback. Brooks delivered the knockout punch with 11 points in the final stretch, including three vital 3-pointers.
The turning point came with Milano‘s defensive intensity, holding Tortona to just 9 points over an 8-minute span while mounting a 10-2 run for a 77-70 advantage with six minutes remaining. Guduric‘s 3-pointer extended the lead to 81-72 before fouling out, but Milano maintained control through the final minutes.
This Coppa Italia victory represents Milano‘s 55th overall trophy and their 46th domestic title. For the Armani era, it marks the 17th championship and second since the departure of legendary coach Ettore Messina. The triumph in Turin also broke Milano‘s curse in the Piedmont capital, where they had never previously won the Coppa Italia.
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