Still waiting for the postponement between Bologna and Reggio Emilia, Olimpia Milano reaches Germani Brescia at the top of the Serie A table, which yesterday was defeated in the advance by Vanoli Cremona. The Messina team dominated at the Forum against Givova Scafati 99-77 in a match that was almost always in control for the Lombards, led by 20 points from Shavon Shields and 18 from Shabazz Napier.
Nico Mannion brings his Varese team closer to salvation. With another great performance the Italian point guard led Openjobmetis to victory on the pitch against Dinamo Sassari 112-88, thus obtaining the points that are worth a stay in the top flight. Mannion finished with a double double of 24 points and 11 assists, but five other teammates also scored in double figures, including Hugo Besson with 20 points. Stephane Gombaud with 31 points and 10 rebounds wasn’t enough for Sassari.
Dolomiti Energia Trento punches its ticket to the playoffs, which makes the direct clash against Generazione Vincente Napoli its own. A very heavy away victory for coach Galbiati’s team, which won 103-93 with a last quarter of 28-16 for the Trentino team. The Italians were decisive for Trento, with Paul Biligha scoring 20 points and Davide Alviti scoring 16 points, while for Napoli the best was Tariq Owens with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
The heart of Happy Casa Brindisi still beats, who with their backs against the wall gave themselves the victory on the field of Estra Pistoia which postponed the qualification for the playoffs. With an incredible last quarter (30-15), the Apulians win a match that already seemed lost, prevailing 96-90. Xavier Sneed with 22 points and Eric Washington with 20 are the heroes for the Apulians, while Charlie Moore’s 19 are not enough for the Tuscans.
Brindisi thus reaches Pesaro at 18 and above all moves to -2 from Treviso, which fell in the Veneto derby against Venice 91-78. Reyer consolidates her fourth place in the standings and is certain to have home field factor in the first round of the playoffs, at the end of a match that was decided in the second quarter (31-17) with the home team ahead at halftime 16 points. The best for Venezia is Kyle Wiltjer with 24 points, while for Treviso there are 20 from Terry Allen.
RESULTS 28TH DAY OF BASKETBALL SERIES
Tortona – Pesaro 94-76 (played yesterday)
Cremona – Brescia 84-77 (played yesterday)
Sassari – Varese 88-112
Milan – Scafati 99-77
Venice – Treviso 91-78
Napoli – Trento 93-103
Pistoia – Brindisi 90-96
Bologna – Reggio Emilia (tomorrow 8.30 pm)
CLASSIFICATION: Brescia, Milan 40, Bologna* 38, Venice 36, Trento, Reggio Emilia* 30, Pistoia 28, Tortona 28, Naples 26, Cremona, Sassari, Scafati 24, Varese 22, Treviso 20, Pesaro, Brindisi 18
*one game less
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