Basketball: easy victories for Virtus Bologna and Milan, Brescia surprises Tortona

Virtus Bologna wipes out (96-80) Trento and continues the march at the top of the standings. The Bolognese made the difference with a terrific first quarter ended 23-11. In the end they finished with 7 athletes in double figures and 9 assists from Shengelia. Milan responds on its own by strolling (61-83) in Verona. Olimpia already got away in the first quarter (8-24) and then managed the match like a great team. Messina rotated the whole squad including Baldasso. Instead, Tortona stops at extra-time, defeated at home (77-90) by Brescia. Germani in great shape in extra time with the black and whites who score only 6 points in 5 ‘. Brindisi taught Sassari a lesson (92-58) in a game that has never had history: 34 points difference of which 22 accumulated in the last quarter ended 33-11 for the Apulians. A healthy knockout for Bucchi’s boys.

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Varese conquers Trieste, Venice also wins in Naples

Varese conquers (80-83) Trieste and tries to recover after the blow of the penalty. The Lombards win in the final after a real battle. Venice continues to excite. The orogranata, which seemed ugly ducklings with De Raffaele, have turned into splendid swans and under the guidance of Neven Spahija they are making an impressive comeback. The victory of Naples (91-93) came with a second quarter to scream (32 points on the scoresheet) and resisting in the final the return of the Campania players led by a Williams (double double with 20 points and 12 rebounds) in the mood for prodigies.

Reggio Emilia wins the salvation clash with Treviso, Scafati hit

The salvation clash between Reggio Emilia and Treviso ended up in the hands of the red and white (88-77). Cinciarini (10 assists) and Olisevicius (17 points) dragged the hosts who finished with 6 players in double figures. On the other hand, the Venetians, with only Banks (26 points) to pull the cart but too many shooting errors, especially in the free throws, condemned Nicola’s team. Finally, in the evening postponement, Scafati’s hunchback hit who passes to Pesaro (79-86) thanks to an exceptional last quarter (22-33).

RESULTS 26TH DAY
Reggio Emilia – Treviso 88-77
Tortona – Brescia 77-90 aet
Naples – Venice 91-93
Verona – Milan 61-83
Brindisi – Sassari 92-58
Trieste – Varese 80-83
Virtus Bologna – Trento 96-80
Pesaro – Scafati 79-86

CLASSIFICATION: Virtus Bologna 40 points; Milan 38; Tortona 34; Sassari 30; Venice, Brindisi 28; Trent 26; Pesaro, Brescia 24; Reggio Emilia, Treviso, Trieste, Scafati 20; Naples 18; Verona 16; Varese 14.
NB: Varese penalized by 16 points.