UNICS Kazan used a three-point barrage and a tough defense to hand league leader AX Armani Exchange Milan its second loss of the season with a 97-71 rout at home.
Isaiah Canaan knocked down 6 three-pointers in scoring a team-high 22 points in the win while OJ Mayo hit 5 triples for 20 points and John Brown added 19 points in the win over the league’s top defense coming into the contest. Milan saw its three-game winning streak end in dropping to 8-2. Luigi Datome, Shavon Shields and Nicolo Melli all scored 10 points to lead Milan in scoring.
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