Nikola Mirotic did not finish the game against Fenerbahce due to an injury, and coach Ettore Messina indicated that both he and Freddie Gillespie may have serious injuries.
EA7 Emporio Armani Milan faced a tough defeat in EuroLeague Round 28, losing to Fenerbahce by 24 points at home. The game was even more brutal for Milan as they lost Freddie Gillespie due to a frightening collision and Nikola Mirotic to an injury.
| Player of the Game | |
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EFF
20
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| Errick McCollum | |
| Points | 18 |
| Accuracy | 7-12 |
| Rebounds | 3 |
| Assists | 2 |
Coach Ettore Messina provided an update on both injured players after the game, stating, "Both injuries seem serious, so we'll see and we'll wait for the next hours to know more."
Mirotic exited the game in the third quarter after experiencing "strong pain in his right side," according to Milan's official announcement. The team later clarified that he suffered a blow to the coccyx area and will be re-evaluated in the coming hours.
Before leaving the game, Mirotic contributed 11 points and six rebounds in 17 minutes.
For the season, he is averaging 18.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 22.4 PIR per game.
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