A breakthrough in the second half with a new quintet, the newfound defensive solidity also restored confidence in attack
There Germans Brescia he passed it Pistoia in Game 1 of the play-off quarterfinals. The field factor of PalaLeonessa was respected, where Magro’s boys prevailed in the final sprint a game with two faces. There physicality overflowing of the hosts and the red and white difficulties in defence in the first half, the largest aggression by Estra in the second half and a reversal of inertia until tie.
With 6 minutes left, Pistoia had in fact managed to impact the score at 63 all. Unfortunately, in the following moments the decisive shot to make the shot was missing overtaking. The Lombards have regained confidence and as it was in the regular season CJ Massinburg to sign the break of the triumph with two decisive bombs to launch the blue and white towards victory. The first two quarters in which some adjustments were needed, contrasted with the seconds in which the red and whites put the Lombards are in serious difficulty. From there coach Brienza and his staff will leave the following night to prepare Race 2.
THE INSISTENCE OF THE LOWER BRESCIAN POST
The advantage physicist of Brescia in all roles compared to Pistoia was a known fact and coach Magro made it weapon principal of his team’s attack. Especially in the first half, the blue and whites built continuous actions post Bass both with the wingers and with the long players, taking advantage of every slightest opportunity mismatch. A starting five of many cm and kg, with a player of over 2 meters like Akele in the 3 spot. Moore and Willis, but also Ogbeide on Miro Bilan, were continually forced to defend the back-to-the-basket game of the opponents, conceding points or spending fouls (4 committed by the Nigerian center).
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The difficulties were also evident at rebound in the first 20′, with Brescia capturing practically double. The Croatian center is a fundamental factor (super double double of 19 points and 18 rebounds) but also the energy and athleticism of Akele and Burnell. To try to counteract this excessive physical power, coach Brienza has the quintet was upset in the second half, deploying Varnado and Hawkins as an unprecedented pair of big men, entrusting themselves to the captain in the control room Gianluca From the Rose.
THE TURNING POINT IN THE RECOVERY
The entrances of Hawkins And From the Rose they brought new blood to the defense of Pistoia. Their intensity and aggression it allowed the whole team to increase the engine speed. As coach Brienza likes to repeat, defensive solidity allows you to find fluidity And trust even in attack. And so it was. A third quarter in which Estra was able to block Germani’s first initiatives, recovering and snatching several balls from the opponents’ hands. To then relaunch the attack with found safetyincreasing those first-half percentages that were too low to be true, especially from long range.
Constantly getting closer with 27-13 in the third quarter, Pistoia managed to get back to parity before the middle of the last period. Despite several chances to get ahead at 63 all, the red and white Not There I am never successful. Brescia returned to being calm, unblocking itself after experiencing numerous minutes of fasting. The newfound path to the basket also warmed up Massinburg, already a star player upon his return to the regular season. The final push put the final word on the PalaLeonessa match handing Game 1 to Della Valle and his teammates.
TOWARDS RACE 2
Less than 48 hours after the last siren, it repeats itself, again in Lombardy. In a play-off series, time is minimal and any adjustments must be quick and effective. Own like those seen even just in the 15 minute interval between the first and second half of Game 1. An important signal in view of the second act, demonstrating the ductility Of Pistoia and the ability to quickly adapt to different and even new situations.
A must win match for put the series back into balance and avoid finding yourself back against the wall for the third challenge. Pistoia, despite the defeat, demonstrated its ability be able to play it even against a stronger and deeper opponent. There has been no shortage of external scalps this year and after a 3-0 seasonal defeat in favor of Brescia, the objective is to take the first clash and reopen the dispute in view of the return to PalaCarrara..
