Verona tied the series after a tough and truly playoff-style game, 77-67. Low-scoring match with Tezenis taking advantage of greater aggression and rebound control compared to the first episode of the series. The impact of Buva and Udom among the Scaligeri was decisive, the flare-ups of Montano and Amato at Wegreenit were not enough.
THE RACE
The match between Milan and Verona sees the hosts initially ahead, thanks to the plays of Lupusor and Beloved. However, Potts’ shots for Verona turn the situation around, putting the visitors ahead 2-8.
Verona tries to close the gap with Udom and Penna, reaching 10-11. Esposito carries out a blitz for Milan, but Wegreenit constantly looks for perimeter conclusions. Severini scores an important point, and Buva signs the overtaking for Tezenis at 16-14. Although Potts tries to react, Urania stays in touch thanks to Lupusor, with the home team ahead by two at the end of the first quarter, 21-19. Coach Ramagli’s team increases the defensive pressure, with the Bartoli brothers leading the mini break, bringing the score to 26-19. Milan accumulates fouls, while Penna brings the gap to 34-25 for Verona.
Despite Landi trying to respond, Verona maintains the advantage, taking it to 39-28. Penna and Udom continue to inspire Verona, who go into halftime with a 44-32 lead. After the long break, a point from Potts brings hope to Wegreenit, but Verona continues to dominate with Buva, bringing the score to 50-35. Severini and Montano produce a partial for Milan, reducing the gap to 52-42. The match becomes tougher and Verona maintains the double-digit lead, 56-46. Potts has a difficult evening and Milan’s percentages remain low, while Verona continues with its strong defense, taking it to 61-48. Tezenis’ physicality and Milan’s tiredness produce the decisive push for Verona, which takes the lead 68-51. Despite a last effort from Montano and Potts, it is too late, and Verona wins 77-67.
TEZENIS VERONA: Buva 24, Udom 14, Penna 11
WEGREENIT URANIA MILAN: Amato and Montano 16, Lupusor 11
