Even with one game less, the reigning Italian champions of Virtus who, for one night, had been able to enjoy the record in thanks to the 79-71 advance on Saturday on a proud Cremona. Spanish (18 points and 4 assists) and teammates complicate – and not a little – life at the black Vu, resisting until 71-69 3 ‘from the siren. Then the change of pace with Weems, Belinelli and Jaiteh is lethal for the Lombards. Brescia continues to fly, ringing the sixth consecutive victory against a Reyer, on the contrary, in a negative streak from four matches between the championship and the cup.
At Taliercio, Germani went through 82-93 overturning it in the second half and above all in the last quarter (16-29) to settle in third position, waiting for Trieste who will take the field on Monday in the postponement against Naples.
All easy for Sassari, who dominates Brindisi 102-75 and catches it in the standings: great performance of the collective for the Sardinians, with five players in double figures and with Bendzius (21), Robinson (20) and Burnell (19) above all . Instead, there is a battle on the other fields, with two overtime that reward the visiting teams.
Reggio Emilia beats Bertram Tortona (93-98): Strautins scores the triple of the equalizer, Cinciarini lights up in extra time with assists for Hopkins and Johnson. The NutriBullet Treviso also celebrates which, reduced to a minimum after returning from the covid, conquers the Vitrifrigo Arena beating Pesaro 105-108. A record-breaking Lamb (7/11 with three and 27 points) is not enough for Vuelle, the Venetians cling to Imbrò and Bortolani (23 each).
There was no need for overtime, but the fight was not lacking even in the match between Varese and Trento. The Openjobmetis continues its climb from the bottom of the standings with the third success in a row, this time matured for 90-89: the Eagle pays dearly for a foul by Saunders a breath away from the siren, Keene is icy from the line scoring the free of victory.
