There was no lack of excitement in the last round games. The round ended with defeat of the leader, favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin.
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Sigma Barcellona (10-4) in Brescia on Sunday night. Visitors were rolled over by ninth ranked C.de Latte BRE (7-6) 101-69. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Sigma Barcellona. The game without a history. C.de Latte BRE led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They shot 63.3 percent from the field. C.de Latte BRE had a 30-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 61.9 percentage. C.de Latte BRE looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American swingman J.R. Giddens (196-85, college: N.Mexico) scored 24 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Greek forward Nikos Barlos (203-79) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) during the contest. C.de Latte BRE's coach Alberto Martelossi felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American point guard Taurean Green (184-85, college: Florida) responded with 19 points. C.de Latte BRE moved-up to sixth place, which they share with AcegasAps TR and LeGanberi FO. Sigma Barcellona at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost. They share it with Novipiu Casale. C.de Latte BRE is looking forward to face Pall.Trento (#10) on the road in the next round. Sigma Barcellona will play against Givova Scafati (#4) and is hoping to win this game. Very important is a road loss of second ranked Tuscany Pistoia (9-4) against fourteenth ranked Upea CdO (4-9) on Sunday night. Visiting Tuscany Pistoia was defeated by Upea CdO in a tough game in Capo d'Orlando 70-75. American point guard Talor Battle (183-88, college: Penn St.) notched 22 points to lead the effort and Otis George supported him with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Even 17 points and 5 assists by Panamanian swingman Michael Hicks (194-76, college: Texas A&M-CC) did not help to save the game for Tuscany Pistoia. Upea CdO moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with FCM Ferentino. Tuscany Pistoia at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. They share it with Givova Scafati. Upea CdO will play against bottom-ranked Aget Service IM (#15) in Imola in the next round. Tuscany Pistoia will play at home against Prima Veroli (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track. A very close game took place in Forli between LeGamberi Foods Forlì and Pall.Trento. Eighth ranked LeGamberi Foods Forlì (7-6) got a very close home victory over 11th ranked Pall.Trento (5-8). LeGamberi Foods Forlì managed to escape with a 3-point win 87-84 on Sunday evening. The best player for the winners was Terrence Roderick who scored 28 points and 7 assists. Barry Elder produced 28 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the guests. LeGamberi Foods Forlì have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with AcegasAps TR and C.de Latte BRE. Pall.Trento lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the tenth position with eight games lost. They share it with Fileni BPA Jesi and Prima Veroli. LeGamberi Foods Forlì will meet Tezenis VE (#9) in the next round. Pall.Trento will play against C.de Latte BRE in Brescia and hope to secure a win. A very interesting game took place in Jesi. It ended with only three-point home defeat of 10th ranked Fileni BPA Jesi (5-8) to thirteenth ranked FCM Ferentino (4-9) 75-72 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Fileni BPA Jesi. Delroy James orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points and 6 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Fileni BPA Jesi's coach Stefano Cioppi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted FCM Ferentino maintains thirteenth position with 4-9 record, which they share with Upea CdO. Fileni BPA Jesi at the other side keeps the tenth place with eight games lost. FCM Ferentino's next round opponent will be higher ranked Biancoblu BO (#5) in Bologna and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. An interesting game took place in Veroli where higher ranked Tezenis VE (7-7) was upset on the court of twelfth ranked Prima Veroli (5-8) 69-64 on Sunday. Paul Marigney scored 19 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Prima Veroli moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Fileni BPA Jesi and Pall.Trento. Loser Tezenis VE dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. Prima Veroli will face higher ranked Tuscany Pistoia (#3) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game.
In the last two games of round 14 bottom-ranked Aget Service IM lost to Biancoblu BO on the opponent's court 64-73. Novipiu Casale managed to outperform AcegasAps TR in a home game 81-66.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Tuscany Pistoia (9-4) against fourteenth ranked Upea CdO (4-9) on Sunday night. Visiting Tuscany Pistoia was defeated by Upea CdO in a tough game in Capo d'Orlando 70-75. Tuscany Pistoia was tied at the half but could not keep up in last two quarters eventually losing the game. Upea CdO made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Upea CdO outrebounded Tuscany Pistoia 36-24 including 25 on the defensive glass. American point guard Talor Battle (183-88, college: Penn St.) notched 22 points to lead the effort and Dominican center Otis George (205-82, college: Louisville) supported him with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Even 17 points and 5 assists by Panamanian swingman Michael Hicks (194-76, college: Texas A&M-CC) did not help to save the game for Tuscany Pistoia. Power forward Fiorello Toppo (198-80) added 14 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Four Tuscany Pistoia players scored in double figures. Upea CdO moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with FCM Ferentino. Tuscany Pistoia at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. They share it with Givova Scafati. Upea CdO will play against bottom-ranked Aget Service IM (#15) in Imola in the next round. Tuscany Pistoia will play at home against Prima Veroli (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Upea CdO: T.Battle 22+3reb+1ast, O.George 12+12reb, A.Mason 10+3reb+3ast, M.Portannese 9+5reb+1ast, D.Mathis 8+3reb+4ast, M.Poletti 6+9reb+2ast Giorgo Tesi PT: M.Hicks 17+3reb+5ast, F.Toppo 14+7reb+1ast, G.Galanda 13+5reb+1ast, A.Graves 13+2reb+3ast, M.Alibegovic 6+1reb, R.Cortese 5+5reb+2ast
A very close game took place in Forli between LeGamberi Foods Forlì and Pall.Trento. Eighth ranked LeGamberi Foods Forlì (7-6) got a very close home victory over 11th ranked Pall.Trento (5-8). LeGamberi Foods Forlì managed to escape with a 3-point win 87-84 on Sunday evening. LeGamberi Foods Forlì shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. The best player for the winners was American swingman Terrence Roderick (196-88, college: UAB, agency: Interperformances) who scored 28 points and 7 assists. Bosnian-Serbian forward Miroslav Todic (205-85) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Four LeGamberi Foods Forlì players scored in double figures. American guard Barry Elder (197-82, college: Georgia Tech) produced 28 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and Nigerian-American point guard Michael Umeh (188-84, college: UNLV, agency: Two Points) added 22 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. LeGamberi Foods Forlì have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with AcegasAps TR and C.de Latte BRE. Pall.Trento lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the tenth position with eight games lost. They share it with Fileni BPA Jesi and Prima Veroli. LeGamberi Foods Forlì will meet Tezenis VE (#9) in the next round. Pall.Trento will play against C.de Latte BRE in Brescia and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: LeGanberi FO: T.Roderick 28+4reb+7ast, M.Todic 18+11reb, B.Musso 16+3reb+1ast, N.Natali 12+1reb+2ast, A.Tessitori 6+4reb, B.Spencer 5+3reb+6ast Pall.Trento: B.Elder 28+3reb+1ast, M.Umeh 22+5reb+2ast, D.Pascolo 12+6reb+1ast, L.Dordei 9+5reb, L.Garri 6+3reb+1ast, A.Forray 4+4reb+2ast
Very expected game in Bologna where 15th ranked Aget Service IM (3-11) was defeated by fifth ranked Biancoblu BO (8-5) 73-64 on Sunday. Aget Service IM was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Forward Donato Cutolo (198-87, agency: Players Group) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Ricky Harris (188-87, college: Massachusetts) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Four Biancoblu BO players scored in double figures. Swingman Matteo Frassineti (195-87) responded with 24 points and the former international forward Rodolfo Valenti (198-80) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Biancoblu BO maintains fifth position with 8-5 record. Aget Service IM lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 11 games lost. Biancoblu BO will face FCM Ferentino (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Aget Service IM will play against Upea CdO in Capo d'Orlando and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Biancoblu BO: M.Vitali 19+5reb+1ast, R.Harris 16+6reb+7ast, D.Cutolo 15+14reb, W.Mosley 11+6reb, P.Verri 6+2reb+1ast, M.Montano 6+5reb+7ast Aget Service IM: M.Frassineti 24+4reb+3ast, D.Gay 10+5reb+3ast, R.Valenti 10+10reb+1ast, G.Sabattani 8+1ast, M.Chillo 6+6reb, F.Masoni 6+5reb+4ast
A very interesting game took place in Jesi. It ended with only three-point home defeat of 10th ranked Fileni BPA Jesi (5-8) to thirteenth ranked FCM Ferentino (4-9) 75-72 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Fileni BPA Jesi. Fileni BPA Jesi was ahead by 1 point at the halftime before a 35-31 second half run of FCM Ferentino. American-Guyanese forward Delroy James (203-87, college: Rhode Island) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points and 6 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). American-British forward Laurence Ekperigin (201-88, college: Le Moyne) contributed with 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four FCM Ferentino players scored in double figures. The former international center Michele Maggioli (212-77) replied with 31 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Jesse Sanders (190-89, college: Liberty) added 11 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Fileni BPA Jesi. Fileni BPA Jesi's coach Stefano Cioppi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted FCM Ferentino maintains thirteenth position with 4-9 record, which they share with Upea CdO. Fileni BPA Jesi at the other side keeps the tenth place with eight games lost. FCM Ferentino's next round opponent will be higher ranked Biancoblu BO (#5) in Bologna and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Top scorers: FCM Ferentino: D.James 26+6reb+1ast, L.Ekperigin 18+5reb+1ast, M.Carrizo 10+6reb, R.Hamilton 10, F.Guarino 5+3reb, G.Tomassini 2 Fileni BPA Jesi: M.Maggioli 31+7reb, E.Griffin 14+6reb, J.Sanders 11+9reb+1ast, J.Valentini 7+1reb, R.Hoover 6+2reb+2ast, F.Zanelli 3+1reb
An interesting game took place in Veroli where higher ranked Tezenis VE (7-7) was upset on the court of twelfth ranked Prima Veroli (5-8) 69-64 on Sunday. The hosts trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 7-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 69-64. American guard Paul Marigney (192-82, college: St.Mary's, CA) scored 19 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import point guard Erving Walker (172-90, college: Florida) chipped in 16 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Four Prima Veroli players scored in double figures. Nigerian-American power forward Olaseni Lawal (208-86, college: Wayne St., MI, agency: Pro One Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds and American guard Charlie Westbrook (193-89, college: S.Dakota) scored 14 points. Prima Veroli moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Fileni BPA Jesi and Pall.Trento. Loser Tezenis VE dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. Prima Veroli will face higher ranked Tuscany Pistoia (#3) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Top scorers: Prima Veroli: P.Marigney 19+8reb+2ast, E.Walker 16+5reb+6ast, L.Infante 11+5reb+1ast, M.Jurevicus 11+5reb+3ast, T.Rinaldi 4+2reb, S.Berti 4+1reb+1ast Tezenis VE: O.Lawal 18+15reb+2ast, C.Westbrook 14+1reb+1ast, R.McConnell 8+2reb+1ast, M.Chessa 7+2reb+1ast, M.Jose Ghersetti 6+5reb+1ast, G.Ganeto 5+5reb
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Sigma Barcellona (10-4) in Brescia on Sunday night. Visitors were rolled over by ninth ranked C.de Latte BRE (7-6) 101-69. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Sigma Barcellona. The game without a history. C.de Latte BRE led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They shot 63.3 percent from the field. C.de Latte BRE had a 30-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 61.9 percentage. C.de Latte BRE looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American swingman J.R. Giddens (196-85, college: N.Mexico) scored 24 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Greek forward Nikos Barlos (203-79) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) during the contest. Five C.de Latte BRE players scored in double figures. C.de Latte BRE's coach Alberto Martelossi felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American point guard Taurean Green (184-85, college: Florida) responded with 19 points and guard Marco Giuri (194-88) scored 14 points and 4 assists. C.de Latte BRE moved-up to sixth place, which they share with AcegasAps TR and LeGanberi FO. Sigma Barcellona at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost. They share it with Novipiu Casale. C.de Latte BRE is looking forward to face Pall.Trento (#10) on the road in the next round. Sigma Barcellona will play against Givova Scafati (#4) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: C.de Latte BRE: J.Giddens 24+8reb+1ast, N.Barlos 19+8reb+2ast, J.Fernandez 18+3reb+6ast, M.Jenkins 16+5reb+7ast, D.Brkic 12+7reb+4ast, F.Loschi 10+1ast Sigma Barcel.: T.Green 19+3reb+3ast, M.Giuri 14+3reb+4ast, C.Callahan 9+7reb, M.Mocavero 8+5reb, T.Bell 7+8reb+3ast, M.Sanders 5+2reb
Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Novipiu Casale (10-4) defeated at home 6th ranked AcegasAps TR (7-6) 81-66 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by Novipiu Casale. AcegasAps TR was better in fourth quarter 21-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Novipiu Casale made 7 blocks. The former international swingman Niccolo Martinoni (202-89) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international swingman Giancarlo Ferrero (196-88, agency: Players Group) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Novipiu Casale's coach Giulio Griccioli used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Naturalized Argentinian point guard Ariel Filloy (189-87, agency: Interperformances) responded with 13 points and 6 assists and the former international point guard Marco Carra (185-80) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. Five Novipiu Casale and four AcegasAps TR players scored in double figures. Novipiu Casale have a solid four-game winning streak. They used an opportunity after Sigma Barcel. lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Newly promoted AcegasAps TR keeps the sixth place with six games lost. Novipiu Casale will have a break next round. AcegasAps TR will play at home against Fileni BPA Jesi (#11). Top scorers: Novipiu Casale: M.Malaventura 16+1reb, N.Martinoni 16+13reb+1ast, C.Ware 12+2reb+3ast, G.Ferrero 12+5reb+1ast, S.Pierich 11+5reb+1ast, P.Butkevicius 6+5reb+2ast AcegasAps TR: A.Filloy 13+4reb+6ast, J.Thomas 12+3reb+3ast, L.Gandini 12+4reb+1ast, M.Carra 11+6reb+2ast, M.Meshcharakou 8+4reb+1ast, B.Brown 6+9reb
SerieA Round 7 of Quarter-Finals. Cantu, Montepaschi and Virtus Roma reach semis - May 22, 2013
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EA7 Armani - Montepaschi 80-90
Montepaschi Siena surprised Emporio Armani on the road in the seventh game of the series and advanced into semifinals. The game was mostly controlled by Montepaschi Siena. Armani Milano was better in second period 25-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Armani Milano was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch [read more]
Montepaschi Siena surprised Emporio Armani on the road in the seventh game of the series and advanced into semifinals. The game was mostly controlled by Montepaschi Siena. Armani Milano was better in second period 25-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Armani Milano was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for the former international point guard Daniel Hackett (200-87, college: USC, agency: Two Points) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 6 assists. Georgian Viktor Sanikidze (203-86) helped adding 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Montepaschi Siena players scored in double figures. Montepaschi Siena's coach Luca Banchi allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side American-Bosnian guard Ernest Bremer (194-80, college: St.Bonaventure, agency: Higher Vision Sports) responded with 17 points and American Keith Langford (193-83, college: Kansas) scored 18 points. Top scorers: Montepaschi: D.Hackett 25+3reb+6ast, B.Brown 17+1reb+2ast, V.Sanikidze 17+6reb+1ast, D.Moss 14+5reb+2ast, T.Ress 5+5reb+2ast, K.Kangur 5+2reb EA7 Armani: K.Langford 18+1ast, E.Bremer 17+1reb+1ast, M.Hairston 10+4reb+2ast, A.Gentile 9+1reb+2ast, I.Bourousis 9+6reb, N.Melli 6+4reb
Acea Virtus Roma held off Trenkwalder to punch their semifinal ticket. The game was mostly controlled by Lottomatica Roma. Trenkwalder RE was better in fourth quarter 17-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Lottomatica Roma forced 19 Trenkwalder RE turnovers and outrebounded them 37-24 including a 27-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Trenkwalder RE was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a quality performance of American guard Phil Goss (186-83, college: Drexel) who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 6 rebounds. American-Nigerian power forward Gani Lawal (205-88, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Three Eye Sports) helped adding 16 points and 7 rebounds. Four Lottomatica Roma players scored in double figures. At the losing side international point guard Andrea Cinciarini (190-86) responded with 23 points and American guard Donnel Taylor (198-82, college: UAB) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Acea Virtus RM: G.Lawal 16+7reb, L.Datome 15+6reb+1ast, P.Goss 14+6reb+3ast, J.Taylor 11+3reb+4ast, B.Jones 9+10reb, B.Bailey 6+3reb+3ast Trenkwalder RE: A.Cinciarini 23+4reb+2ast, D.Taylor 12+5reb+2ast, G.Brunner 10+6reb, R.Cervi 7+2reb, T.Bell 5+2reb, D.Filloy 2
Cantu shocked Sassari in the decider and paved their way through into the next stage. Banco di Sard. trailed by 12 points after 3 quarters before a 27-17 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 95-97 at the end of the game. Cantu shot 61.3 percent from the field. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Joe Ragland (182-89, college: Wichita St.) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 6 assists. Forward Maarten Leunen (206-85, college: Oregon) contributed with 11 points and 5 assists for the winners. Cantu's coach Andrea Trinchieri used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. point guard Travis Diener (184-82, college: Marquette) answered with 18 points and 5 assists and guard Marvis Thornton (194-77, college: St.John's) added 18 points in the effort for Banco di Sard.Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Cantu: J.Ragland 20+6ast, J.Brooks 13+2reb+2ast, P.Aradori 12+2reb+1ast, A.Tyus 12+6reb, N.Mazzarino 12+2ast, M.Leunen 11+3reb+5ast Banco di Sard.: T.Diener 18+4reb+5ast, M.Thornton 18+2reb+2ast, D.Diener 11+2reb+6ast, B.Sacchetti 11+7reb, T.Easley 11+5reb, D.Gordon 10+6reb
Torino achieve second win at the Nazionale Play-Offs - May 22, 2013
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Matera - Agrigento 58-60 (1-1)
The guests trailed by 7 points after three quarters before their 19-10 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Agrigento made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Alfredo Moruzzi (193-80) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Fabio Mian (196-92) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Agrigento's coach Franco Ciani used a ten-player rotation in such tough game [read more]
The guests trailed by 7 points after three quarters before their 19-10 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Agrigento made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Alfredo Moruzzi (193-80) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Fabio Mian (196-92) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Agrigento's coach Franco Ciani used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Power forward Antonio Iannuzzi (207-91, agency: Two Points) replied with 15 points and 6 rebounds and the former international power forward Massimo Rezzano (203-82) added 6 points and 14 rebounds in the effort for Matera. Top scorers: Agrigento: F.Mian 17+5reb, A.Moruzzi 11+10reb+1ast, G.Anello 9+3reb+1ast, R.Chiacig 8+3reb, A.Chiarastella 6+7reb+1ast, D.Demartini 6+1reb Matera: A.Iannuzzi 15+6reb+2ast, C.Sebastian Vico 11+1reb, A.Vitale 9+3reb+2ast, C.Cantone 8+3reb+3ast, M.Rezzano 6+14reb, M.Samoggia 4+2reb
The game was mostly controlled by Torino. Casalpusterlengo was better in fourth quarter 21-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Naturalized Polish power forward Jakub Wojciechowski (210-90) scored 18 points to lead the charge for the winners and guard Marco Evangelisti (198-84) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Torino players scored in double figures. Power forward Alberto Chiumenti (204-87, agency: Players Group) responded with 11 points and 7 rebounds and Simone Fiorito (200-91) scored 18 points. Top scorers: Torino: J.Wojciechowski 18+4reb, M.Evangelisti 14+6reb+1ast, L.Gergati 11+4reb+1ast, C.Tommasini 10+6reb, F.Baldi Rossi 9+4reb, D.Parente 6+3reb+4ast Casalpusterlengo: S.Fiorito 18, T.Marino 12+2reb+1ast, A.Chiumenti 11+7reb+2ast, M.Venuto 6+1reb, R.Prandin 6+3reb+1ast, G.Ricci 6+7reb
Chieti was tied at the half but could not keep up in last two quarters eventually losing the game. Mirandola dominated on the defensive end, holding Chieti to just 3 points in fourth quarter. They also forced 19 Chieti turnovers. Chieti was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Point guard Jordan Losi (182-80) scored 24 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Luca Pignatti (195-86) chipped in 16 points during the contest. The former international center Emanuele Rossi (208-82) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and naturalized San Marino Andrea Raschi (198-79) scored 13 points. Top scorers: Mirandola: J.Losi 24+4ast, M.Venturelli 16+3reb+1ast, L.Pignatti 16+4reb+2ast, A.Pilotti 6+3reb+1ast, G.Sgobba 4+4reb, M.Fantinelli 2+6reb+2ast Chieti: E.Rossi 24+10reb, A.Raschi 13+4reb+1ast, M.Diomede 7+3reb, M.Micevic 7+1reb, S.Rajola 7+3reb, F.Gialloreto 3+2reb+2ast
It looked good early as Mazzeo San Severo took an 7-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Naturhouse Ferrara had a 24-6 second period charge getting the lead and Mazzeo San Severo was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 60-71. Naturhouse Ferrara dominated on the defensive end, holding Mazzeo San Severo to just 6 points in second quarter. They outrebounded Mazzeo San Severo 42-30 including 29 on the defensive glass. Power forward Michele Benfatto (205-85) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Michele Ferri (191-85) chipped in 16 points and 5 steals (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) during the contest. Guard Gionata Zampolli (189-85) responded with 14 points and 4 assists and center Andrea Iannilli (207-84) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Top scorers: Ferrara: M.Ferri 16+2reb+2ast, M.Benfatto 15+12reb+1ast, G.Gazzotti 10+7reb+1ast, G.Spizzichini 8+5reb, A.Campiello 8+2reb+1ast, S.Cortesi 8+8reb+1ast San Severo: G.Zampolli 14+3reb+4ast, A.Iannilli 12+5reb, I.Scarponi 10+3reb, O.Gueye 9+4reb+1ast, R.Maggio 7+4reb+1ast, L.De Paoli 6+8reb
The hosts were ahead by 3 points but lost the second period ending it with a 1-point deficit before their 16-13 run, which allowed them to win the game. Latina Basket was plagued by 30 personal fouls down the stretch. Guard Antonio Ruggiero (190-81) scored 18 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Tommaso Laquintana (187-95) chipped in 20 points and 4 steals during the contest. point guard Riccardo Tavernelli (188-91) responded with 23 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and the former international power forward Matteo Canavesi (204-86) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Top scorers: Bari: T.Laquintana 20+4reb, L.Bisconti 18+3reb+2ast, A.Ruggiero 18+4reb+4ast, D.Bonessio 6+12reb+2ast, D.Barozzi 5+2reb, M.Cardillo 4+10reb Latina Basket: R.Tavernelli 23+4reb+2ast, M.Canavesi 12+7reb+2ast, M.Carrizo 9+2reb+4ast, T.Plateo 6+2reb+1ast, A.Cecchetti 6+2reb, M.Arrigoni 5+2reb
Recanati made 22-of-29 charity shots (75.9 percent) during the game. Perugia was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Guard Marco Gnaccarini (185-81) scored 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Riccardo Castelli (200-88) chipped in 9 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Center Paolo Chiarello (204-78) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds and forward Simone Bonamente (203-79) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Perugia's coach Andrea Fabrizi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Recanati: M.Gnaccarini 19+7reb+6ast, G.Tessitore 16+1reb, A.Pierini 12+4reb+2ast, M.Pierangeli 12+2reb, R.Castelli 9+13reb+6ast, M.Tagliabue 5+3reb Perugia: P.Chiarello 17+7reb+2ast, D.Poltroneri 15+3reb+1ast, C.Cutolo 14+6reb+3ast, S.Bonamente 12+11reb+1ast, N.Mei 6+2reb+4ast, G.Chiatti 3+6reb+2ast
SerieA Round 6 of Quarter-Finals. Montepaschi, Cantu and Trenkwalder force deciders - May 20, 2013
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Montepaschi - EA7 Armani 72-66
Montepasci fired past Emporio Armani in Siena to force the decider. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Armani Milano won third quarter 24-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Montepaschi Siena dominated on the defensive end, holding Armani Milano to just 7 points in second quarter [read more]
Montepasci fired past Emporio Armani in Siena to force the decider. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Armani Milano won third quarter 24-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Montepaschi Siena dominated on the defensive end, holding Armani Milano to just 7 points in second quarter. The former international point guard Daniel Hackett (200-87, college: USC, agency: Two Points) notched 18 points and 5 assists to lead the effort and American point guard Bobby Brown (188-84, college: CS Fullerton) supported him with 15 points. Even 16 points and 7 rebounds by center Ioannis Bourousis (213-83, agency: FCM) did not help to save the game for Armani Milano. Swingman Alessandro Gentile (198-92) added 18 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Montepaschi: D.Hackett 18+2reb+5ast, B.Brown 15+3reb+3ast, M.Carraretto 13+3reb+1ast, D.Moss 9+3reb+1ast, V.Sanikidze 4+1reb, K.Kangur 4+3reb+1ast EA7 Armani: A.Gentile 18+5reb+1ast, I.Bourousis 16+7reb+2ast, M.Hairston 11+4reb+2ast, M.Green 6+4reb+1ast, K.Langford 5+2reb, E.Bremer 4+1reb+2ast
Trenkwalder shot down Acea Virtus to force the series to return to Rome. Lottomatica Roma was ahead by 3 points after three quarters before a 27-15 charge of Trenkwalder RE, which allowed them to win the game. They shot 61.8 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three nailing 13 long-distance shots on high 59.1 percentage. American point guard Troy Bell (186-80, college: Boston Coll.) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Donnel Taylor (198-82, college: UAB) chipped in 22 points (perfect from downtown making all five shots) during the contest. Trenkwalder RE's coach Massimiliano Menetti allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was international forward Luigi Datome (203-87) with 23 points and American guard Phil Goss (186-83, college: Drexel) scored 14 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Trenkwalder RE: D.Taylor 22+1reb, T.Bell 17+6reb+2ast, A.Cinciarini 12+4reb+7ast, M.Antonutti 10+3reb, R.Cervi 8+5reb+1ast, G.Brunner 7+1reb+4ast Acea Virtus RM: L.Datome 23+4reb+2ast, P.Goss 14+1reb+5ast, B.Jones 13+3reb+3ast, G.Lawal 13+4reb+2ast, B.Bailey 8+2reb+2ast, J.Taylor 6+2reb+1ast
Cantu snatched another narrow home win over Sassari and prolonged the series. Banco di Sard. was trailing by 5 points at halftime but managed to get 5-point lead after three quarters before a 28-20 charge of Cantu, which allowed them to win the game. They shot 61.1 percent from the field. It was a good game for the former international Pietro Aradori (195-88) who led his team to a victory with 26 points and 5 assists. American-Israeli center Alex Tyus (205-88, college: Florida) contributed with 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Cantu's coach Andrea Trinchieri used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American forward Drew Gordon (205-90, college: N.Mexico) replied with 21 points and 9 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Drake Diener (196-81, college: De Paul, agency: Priority Sports) added 19 points in the effort for Banco di Sard. Top scorers: Cantu: P.Aradori 26+2reb+5ast, A.Tyus 17+7reb, N.Mazzarino 11+2reb+3ast, S.Mancinelli 8+1reb+2ast, M.Leunen 7+7reb, J.Brooks 7 Banco di Sard.: D.Gordon 21+9reb, D.Diener 19+1reb+2ast, B.Sacchetti 18+4reb, T.Diener 6+5reb+5ast, M.Thornton 6+2reb, M.Vanuzzo 6+5reb
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