Lundberg was decisive with a late triple, then Virtus controlled the Turkish comeback attempt in the final seconds. Now away to Baskonia, whoever wins crowns the chase and is among the top 8 in Europe
Virtus achieves the feat at “Sinan Erdem” and eliminates Efes Istanbul from the Euroleague. It ends 67-64 for the Vu Nere, Lundberg’s triple at the end was decisive. Bologna had the merit of having played a game of great personality, with a monumental Pajola in defense and an excellent contribution from the bench. The victory of the rebound contest was decisive. Now Segafredo will go to Baskonia to secure a place in the playoffs.
golden bench
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The in or out of “Sinan Erdem” immediately begins at very high intensity. Clyburn immediately welcomes the Black Vu with 17 points (5/5 from 3 in the first quarter). Virtus, however, was not surprised and (despite a few lost balls) reacted. Bologna moves the ball better and raises the quality of the defense. Shengelia and Lundberg propitiate a 9-0 run, which raises Banchi’s team. Bologna is in the game. This is demonstrated by the great second quarter played on a defensive level (13 points conceded). The difference is made by the help and protection of the iron from Zizic and Polonara, who together with Abass, from the bench, keep Segafredo in their wake. The only flaw in the Juventus first half was the turnovers (8). On the other hand, the aforementioned Efes number 12 goes to rest with 20 points scored, but the Turks shoot poorly from 2 (7/23). At the long break the hosts are ahead 36-35.
what a lundberg
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We continue to fight even at the beginning of the second half. Mijatovic enjoys Larkin’s (late, but providential) entry into the game. Possession after possession is played, Segafredo continues with its excellent defensive game. The final period becomes a battle of position, as demonstrated by the fact that the ball was raised seven times. Pajola (clearly the best of him in the second half), together with Dunston (former players of the day, like Zizic and Polonara) and Abass lead Virtus. Bologna, in addition to the excellent work under their scoreboard, combines good ball circulation. In a match in which the balance continues to not be broken, it is the usual Lundberg who scores the decisive triple. The final was very hot, but the Turks’ attempt at a comeback was in vain, Bologna rejoiced.
Efes: Clyburn 22, Larkin 16, Osmani 6
Virtus Bologna: Shengelia 13, Lundberg 12, Abass 12
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