By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net
In Round 20 of Legabasket, Olimpia Milano hosted the last-placed team in the standings, Brindisi.
As expected, the defending champions emerged victorious, extending their winning streak to six with a final score of 69-55.
All 12 players contributed to the scoring sheet for the winning side, with only Shabazz Napier (11 points) and Johannes Voigtmann (10 points) reaching double figures. Nicolo Melli was on the verge of a double-double with nine points and 12 rebounds.
For Brindisi, Xavier Sneed led with 17 points, Jordan Bayehe fell a rebound short of a double-double with 10 points, and both Nate Laszewski and Jamel Morris contributed 10 points each.
Virtus Bologna was even more convincing, defeating Scafati 94-67 at home.
Marco Belinelli led the way with 18 points, while Awudu Abass added 15. Ante Zizic finished the match with a double-double of 12 points and 13 rebounds, while Ognjen Dobric added 10 points.
Kruize Pinkins led Scafati with 16 points and eight rebounds, Gerald Robinson added 13 points and Riccardo Rossato 11, while Julian Gamble and Demetre Rivers had 10 points each.
Legabasket Round 20 results:
Tortona – Sassari 79-62
Venice – Pistoia 96-69
Milano – Brindisi 69-55
Trento – Treviso 82-85
Cremona – Napoli 90-83
Virtus Bologna – Scafati 94-67
Brescia – Reggiana 86-63
Varese – Pesaro (TBP)
Standings: Brescia 16-4, Virtus Bologna 15-5, Milano 14-6, Venice 14-6….