By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net
Just as it was looking suitable for Milano after they got a win in Belgrade against Crvena Zvezda after nine losses in EuroLeague, now another unexpected loss. In round 11 of the national championship, Trento held on till the end 77-75. This is the second loss for Milan in Lega A this season.
Diego Flaccadori led the home team with 19 points, five rebounds, and six assists. Drew Crawford followed with 13.
In a losing effort, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrotscored 17 points.
An incredible start for Trento set the tone for the game. From the jump ball, Trento had more energy and a big 14-point lead in the fourth quarter. Everybody that the game was finished. But a big push for Ettore Messin’s squad made things interesting, but Trento won fair and square.
Virtus Bologna had no trouble against Brescia 89-77. Leading all the way, Bologna inked its 10th win this season. Kyle Weems scored 14 points, and Mouhammadou Jaiteh added 13, just like Tornike Shengelia.
Lega A – Round 11
Sassari – Basket Napoli 86-69
Trento – Milan 77-75
Varese – Trieste 104-99 (88-88) OT
Treviso – Brindisi75-68
Brescia – Virtus Bologna77-89
Reggina – Venezia 101-115 (80-89) OT
Verona – Pesaro 90-94
Scafati – Tortona 72-91
Standings: Virtus Bologna 10-1, Milano 9-2, Tortona 8-3, Trento 7-4…