In Italy, Cantù (2) took a 2-0 lead over Varese (7) 67-64. Nicolas Mazzarino was the man again with 24 points, while Vladimir Micov added 14. Meanwhile, Milan tied the series with Sassari with a 73-63 victory as it flew to a 22-8 first quarter lead and managed to stay ahead for the rest of the encounter. Stefano Mancinelli shined with 17 points and 5 rebounds, while David Hawkins chipped in 16 points and dished 9 assists.